2025-09-19
The securities regulatory authorities in Canada have issued Regulation 41-101 to establish the general prospectus requirements for the distribution of securities under the Securities Act. This consolidated regulation defines key terms such as accredited investor, junior issuer, and restricted security to standardize the interpretation of prospectus obligations across jurisdictions. It sets the foundational definitions necessary for compliance with prospectus filing and disclosure rules for various types of issuers and securities.