2023-06-01
Canadian securities regulators amended the Policy Statement to Regulation 61-101 to mandate electronic transmission of documents to regulators outside Québec via the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR+). The amendment inserts a new section defining electronic transmission requirements and clarifying that the term 'document' encompasses all reports, forms, applications, and notices required or permitted to be filed. Market participants must consult Regulation 13-103 to understand the phased implementation and specific exclusions applicable to SEDAR+ filings.