2020-11-18
Provincial and territorial securities regulatory authorities issued this policy to interpret and apply the provisions of Regulation 41-101 regarding general prospectus requirements. The document outlines the interrelationship with other securities legislation, including continuous disclosure and short form prospectus distributions, while defining key terms such as asset-backed securities and business days. It establishes general requirements for prospectus filings, including assessments of officer experience, underwriter roles, minimum offering amounts, and the regulation of indirect distributions and over-allocation practices.