Critical Update: The New Equity Crowdfunding Regime

Faculty

The crowdfunding landscape in Canada is changing rapidly. With the OSC’s introduction of the new Multilateral Instrument 45-108: Crowdfunding, Ontario will soon join other provinces in the implementation of a new equity crowdfunding regime. In this OsgoodePD webinar, an outstanding faculty of legal and industry experts will guide you through the key elements of the new equity crowdfunding rules. Whether you are advising or working for a company that relies upon crowdfunding, or are an angel investor or portal operator, take advantage of this opportunity to get up to speed on the new equity crowdfunding regime and become better equipped to maximize the benefits of this new fundraising tool.

This dynamic and informative discussion will provide practical insight on:

• Overview of the new equity crowdfunding regime and the impact on portal operators, businesses and investors
  • Limitations on using the crowdfunding exemption
  • Requirement that portals/platforms must be registered as “restricted dealers” – what is the effect of this?
• Interplay between existing and new prospectus exemptions typically used for crowdfunding, including the Accredited Investor, Offering Memorandum and new Crowdfunding exemptions
  • Practical guidance on when and why to use which exemption
• The crowdfunding landscape across Canada – how will it change with the new regime?
• Strategies for navigating the patchwork of provincial crowdfunding rules
• Identifying, avoiding and mitigating the risks when raising capital through equity crowdfunding
• Special issues affecting platform and portal operators including:
  • What does the platform model look like?
  • What technology and infrastructure will be required?
  • Who will serve as trustee for funds that are raised?
  • Internal compliance mechanisms for portal operators- best practices to ensure effective due diligence on companies and investors
  • Compliance challenges when operating a national platform

• Who’s going to be watching? How compliance will be monitored in the new regime

Faculty

Moderator

• Craig Asano, Executive Director at the National Crowdfunding Association of Canada

Panelists

• Pat B. Chaukos, Manager, Compliance and Registrant Regulation, Ontario Securities Commission
• Jo-Anne Matear, Manager, Corporate Finance Branch, Ontario Securities Commission
• Jason A. Saltzman, Partner, Dentons Canada LLP
• Adam Spence, Director, Social Venture Connexion (SVX), MaRS Centre for Impact Investing

Group Discounts

Please note that the group discount is only available when paying for members of the same organization, at the same time, and payment is made with one invoice.

Webcast Fee per Delegate

2-3 delegates: 25% off program fee
4-10 delegates: 30% off program fee
11+ delegates: 35% off program fee
Boardroom rates available.

Delivery

The video stream, including link to program materials will be sent to you via email as soon as payment is successfully processed.

Refunds

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