by Alixe Cormick | Jul 8, 2025 | Going Public, Going Public General, Uncategorized
Many U.S. companies could benefit from the strategic advantages of a public listing in Canada. The listing requirements are more accommodating for early-stage companies, the process is faster and more cost-effective, and the regulatory landscape is simplified. Additionally, it provides access to a different and often more receptive investor base.
by Alixe Cormick | Aug 9, 2024 | Raising Capital General
– August 9, 2024 – The regulation of securities trading in Canada is essential to ensuring the integrity of financial markets and protecting investors. A critical aspect of this regulation is the requirement for individuals and companies to register with...
by Alixe Cormick | Oct 31, 2023 | Accredited Investor, Raising Capital
– October 31, 2023 – Under Canadian securities law, companies seeking to raise capital by selling securities must file a prospectus with regulatory authorities or qualify for an exemption. One commonly used exemption is the accredited investor (AI)...
by Alixe Cormick | Oct 30, 2023 | Accredited Investor, Raising Capital, Uncategorized
– October 30, 2023 – When issuing securities under the accredited investor exemption in National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemption (NI 45-106), issuers must take steps to verify purchasers qualify as accredited investors. This article discusses...
by Alixe Cormick | Sep 25, 2023 | Securities Trading Markets, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)
– *updated September 25, 2023 – The Toronto Stock Exchange has different listing requirements for natural resource, finance, and industrial and technology companies. The attached chart addresses the requirements of exploration and mining companies only....
by Alixe Cormick | Sep 25, 2023 | NASDAQ, Securities Trading Markets
– * last updated – September 25, 2023 – NASDAQ Stock Market was officially recognized as a stock exchange by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as of June 1, 2006. Over the last twenty-five years, NASDAQ has evolved into the preferred...
by Alixe Cormick | Sep 25, 2023 | Securities Trading Markets, TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V)
– *updated September 25, 2023 – There are two tiers on the TSX Venture Exchange. Tier One is aimed at larger more established companies. Tier One companies have certain listing benefits not available to more junior companies listed on Tier Two of the TSX...
by Alixe Cormick | Sep 25, 2023 | NYSE American, Securities Trading Markets
– *updated September 25, 2023 – The New York Stock Exchange acquired the American Stock Exchange in 2008. It is now known as NYSE American. NYSE American is an attractive exchange for solid micro and small-cap companies. NYSE American has four different...