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No jury trials for Securities Act offences

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed two appeals from Alberta defendants seeking a right to trial by jury for Securities Act offences. This decision upholds the December 2015 ruling by the Alberta Court of Appeal in the same matters. The appellants, Ronald Aitkens and Jeremy (Jay) Peers, are each facing charges under the Securities […]

By Staff |February 27, 2017

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15 offenders jailed in 2016: CSA

CSA’s enforcement report reveals greater jail time for offenders — but fewer overall proceedings and less in fines and penalties. In 2016, more than 23 years of jail time were handed down to 15 offenders for Securities Act violations. That compares to about 10 years of jail time handed down last year. Further, 13 people […]

By Staff |February 27, 2017

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Horizons applies to list medical marijuana ETF

On February 21, 2017, Horizons ETFs Management filed the preliminary prospectus to list a medical marijuana ETF on the TSX. Read: Echelon Wealth to advise medical cannabis producer The Horizons Medical Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (HMMJ) would seek to replicate the performance of the North American Medical Marijuana Index, net of expenses. The index provides […]

By Staff |February 27, 2017

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TD head made less in 2016

His direct compensation fell 0.6% from 2015.

By Staff |February 27, 2017

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