2026-05-14
The Canadian Securities Administrators have published a Notice and Request for Comment regarding proposed amendments to the Canadian issuer bid, take-over bid, and beneficial ownership reporting regimes. These changes aim to provide issuers with greater flexibility for selective repurchases, enhance transparency of derivative interests, and reduce regulatory burden through clarifying amendments and supplemental policy guidance. Stakeholders are invited to submit feedback on the proposed measures during a 90-day comment period that closes on August 12, 2026.