2024-04-16
The Quebec securities regulator issued Regulation 44-101 to establish the legal framework for qualifying issuers to distribute securities using a short form prospectus. The regulation defines key terms and sets out specific eligibility criteria, including SEDAR+ usage, reporting issuer status, and financial disclosure requirements. It further details alternative qualification paths for issuers of rated non-convertible securities, guaranteed debt, and asset-backed securities based on credit ratings and credit support.