FINANCE

Fiscal year 2026 saw CIRO panels set over $15 million in sanctions: 2025-2026 enforcement report
Most Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization cases involving individuals resulted in suspensions and permanent bans
Canadian Securities Administrators seeks feedback on updating public company regulation
CSA’s consultation paper highlights material change reporting, possible venture issuer exemptions
Privacy commissioner releases codes of practice submission guide for financial reporting entities
The guidance is aligned with efforts to flag money laundering and sanctions evasion
Ontario Securities Commission’s 2026 service commitment review goes over standards and targets
OSC considers workloads and other regulators’ practices when making changes
New Saskatchewan law requires franchisors to disclose material facts to prospective franchisees
Sask. is seventh province in Canada to enact franchise disclosure legislation

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Stikeman Elliott advising CI GAM; BLG representing Invesco

2026 LEADING LAWYERS IN FINANCE

Sébastien Thériault
Year called to bar: 1997
Montréal, Québec
Peter Castiel
Year called to bar: 1993
Montréal, Québec
Jennifer K. Kennedy
Year called to bar: 1993
Calgary, Alberta
Brooke Jamison
Year called to bar: 2002
Toronto, Ontario
James O'Shea
Year called to bar: 2023
Toronto, Ontario
Steven J. Cutler
Year called to bar: 2010
Toronto, Ontario