2023-07-20
The Autorité des marchés financiers issued Decision No. 2023-PDG-0035 to temporarily exempt filers from transmitting exempt distribution reports via SEDAR+ for eligible foreign securities placed with authorized clients. This exemption applies while Canadian securities regulators evaluate potential enhancements to SEDAR+ functionality and remains in effect from July 21, 2023. Filers must instead submit declarations using specific Excel spreadsheets or PDF forms to provincial securities commissions or the AMF, depending on the jurisdiction of the placement.