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Are you new to securities law and have clients with listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange or TSX Venture Exchange?

Join this program to quickly gain the essential skills to properly conduct public market transactions on the TSX and TSX-V.

This program is the first to offer training to counsel focused specifically on the TSX and TSX-V. Join leading securities law practitioners and TMX Group staff to gain in-depth knowledge on the following topics:

  • TSX and TSX-V Fundamentals (and key differences between the exchanges)
  • Step-by-step requirements for filing a listing for a client on the TSX or TSX-V
  • Best practices, with a focus on:
    • Forms,
    • Rules,
    • National Instruments,
    • Interpretations, and
    • Published Listing Requirements and Unwritten Requirements
  • Funding Mechanisms: an in-depth look at Prospectus Offerings and Private Placements
  • Proper considerations for the acquisition of a public company
  • Best practices for developing a collaborative working relationship with in-house counsel, as explained by leading in-house practitioners
  • Process and documentation required for reverse takeovers
  • Ongoing corporate governance requirements

Faculty

Chair

  • Charlotte Bell, Senior Policy Counsel, General Counsel’s Office, TMX Group

Advisory Board

  • Georges Dubé, Partner, McMillan LLP
  • Sivan Fox, Vice President, Legal at Dundee Corporation
  • Cheryl Graden, Senior Vice President, Group Head of Legal and Business Affairs, TMX Group
  • D’Arcy Nordick, Partner, Stikeman Elliott LLP
  • Edward J. Waitzer, Partner, Stikeman Elliott LLP

Faculty Includes

  • Mark Bellefontaine, Senior Analyst, TSX Venture Exchange
  • Chris Birkett, Interim Director, TSX
  • Jennifer Campbell, Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
  • Rajeev Dewan, Partner, McMillan LLP
  • Conrad Druzeta, Partner, Bennett Jones LLP
  • Brad Freelan, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
  • Ramandeep Grewal, Counsel, Stikeman Elliott LLP
  • Robbie Grossman, Partner, DLA Piper LLP
  • Jeff Hershenfield, Partner, Stikeman Elliott LLP
  • Natalie Ho, Senior Manager, TSX Venture Exchange
  • Vaughn MacLellan, Partner, DLA Piper LLP
  • David Mendicino, Senior Legal Counsel, Ontario Securities Commission
  • Joe Racanelli, Director, Investor Relations and Communication, Sherritt International
  • Paul Teniere, Senior Manager, TSX
  • Selma Thaver, Senior Manager, TSX
  • David Toyoda, Associate Counsel, Boughton Law Group
  • Heather Zordel, Partner, Gardiner Roberts LLP

Agenda


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Fees

Fees include attendance, program materials, continental breakfast, lunch and break refreshments.

Group Discounts

OsgoodePD offers group rates for both on site and webcast formats. Please note these are only available when registering for members of the same organization, at the same time, and payment is made with one invoice.

Program Changes

We will make every effort to present the certificate program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the dates, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.

Cancellations and Substitutions

Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 14 days prior to the program date. If a cancellation request is made with less than 14 days notice, a $75 administration fee will apply. No other refund is available.

Technical Support

In the event you experience technical difficulties, please contact opdsupport@osgoode.yorku.ca for assistance.

FAQs

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Program Details

Questions on program registration?
Please contact the Registration Team at osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca

Questions on the program content?
Please contact the Program Lawyer:
Myrsini Zacharakis at mzacharakis@osgoode.yorku.ca

Program Details

Date & Time

November 5-6, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location

Osgoode Professional Development Centre,
1 Dundas St. W., 26th Floor Toronto, ON

Fee per Delegate

$750 plus HST

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Eligible CPD Credit Hours

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Who Should Attend

  • Lawyers who want to Develop a Solid Understanding of the TSX and TSX Venture Exchange Landscape
  • Junior and Mid-level Associates Practicing in Corporate and Securities Law
  • Civil Litigators who Practice Securities Litigation
  • Corporate Executives
  • Finance Officers
  • Investor Relations Personnel
  • Investment Dealers and Advisors
  • Regulators

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“Fantastic program.”
Julius Jn-Baptiste, Legal Counsel, Corporate Finance, Ontario Securities Commission

“Great balance of detail and overview. Case studies were great.”
Anish Shrimankar, RBC Capital Markets

“Charlotte did an amazing job organizing this course which should be followed by all young securities lawyers.”
Guillaume Saliah, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

“In a short amount of time it provided a vast majority of extremely important information.”

“Closely related to my line of work. Very useful. Thank you.”

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