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The OSC is constantly working to improve how we regulate Ontario’s capital markets. As part of these efforts, we want to hear from you about our proposed instruments rules and policies.
Proposed Instruments, Rules & Policies
Instruments Currently Out For Public Comment |
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This section lists all of the rules which are currently out for public comment. You may view all of the comments submitted for each of the listed rules during the current comment period and any previous comment periods by clicking on the links provided below.
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| Number | Title | Published | Comments Due |
| Investment Funds – Amendments (relating to the transition to the T+2 settlement cycle) | April 27, 2017 | July 26, 2017 | |
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Proposed National Instrument 91-102 Prohibition of Binary Options and Related Proposed Companion Policy |
April 26, 2017 | July 28, 2017 | |
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CSA Consultation Paper 51-404 Considerations for Reducing Regulatory Burden for Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers |
April 6, 2017 | July 28, 2017 (Extension of Consultation Period) |
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| Proposed National Instrument 93-101 Derivatives: Business Conduct and a related proposed companion policy | April 4, 2017 | September 1, 2017 | |
| 45-106 |
Proposed Amendments to NI 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions relating to Reports of Exempt Distribution |
June 8, 2017 |
September 6, 2017 |
| 72-503 | Proposed OSC Rule 72-503 Distributions Outside Canada and Proposed Companion Policy 72-503 Distributions Outside Canada | June 29, 2017 | September 27, 2017 |
| 45-102, 31-103, 11-206 | Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 45-102 Resale of Securities, Proposed Changes to Companion Policy 45-102CP to National Instrument 45-102 Resale of Securities, Proposed Consequential Amendments to National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations, and Proposed Consequential Changes to National Policy 11-206 Process for Cease to be a Reporting Issuer Applications | June 29, 2017 | September 27, 2017 |
| 33-506 | Proposed Amendments to OSC Rule 33-506 (Commodity Futures Act) Registration Information | July 6, 2017 | October 4, 2017 |
| 25-101, 21-101 25-101, 31-103, 33-109, 41-101, 44-101, 44-102, 45-106, 51-102, 81-102, 81-106 |
CSA Notice and Request for Comment Relating to Designated Rating Organizations | July 6, 2017 | October 4, 2017 |
Public Comment Period Closed - Comments Under Review |
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The public comment period for each of the rules listed in this section has closed. The comments submitted during the comment period are currently being reviewed by OSC and CSA staff. You may view all of the comments submitted for each of the listed rules during all previous comment periods by clicking on the links provided below.
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| Number | Title | Published | Comments Due |
| Auditor Oversight Issues in Foreign Jurisdictions Comments Received |
April 25, 2017 | June 24, 2017 | |
| 81-408 |
Consultation on the Option of Discontinuing Embedded Commissions |
January 10, 2017 |
June 9, 2017 |
| 81-102 |
CSA Notice and Request for Comment - Modernization of Investment Fund Product Regulation - AlternativeFunds |
September 22, 2016 |
December 22, 2016 |
| 24-402 | Policy Considerations for Enhancing Settlement Discipline in a T+2 Settlement Cycle Comments Received |
August 18, 2016 |
November 16, 2016 |
| 31-103 | Amendments to 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations and 33-109 Registration Information - Amendments Comments Received |
July 7, 2016 |
October 5, 2016 |
| 33-404 | Proposals to Enhance the Obligations of Advisers, Dealers, and Representatives toward their Clients Comments Received |
April 28, 2016 |
September 30, 2016 |
| 95-401 | Margin and Collateral Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Derivatives Comments Received |
July 7, 2016 |
September 6, 2016 |
Instruments with Minister for 60-Day Review and Decision |
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This section identifies all of the rules that are currently with the Minister responsible for the OSC for review and decision and indicates the final day of the Minister's 60 day review period.
Within 60 days after the Commission delivers a rule to the Minister, the Minister may approve or reject the rule, or return it to the Commission for further consideration. If the Minister does not approve, reject or return the rule, it becomes effective 15 days following the conclusion of the 60 day period unless there is a later day specified in the rule in which case the rule comes into force on that later day. You may view the version of the instrument which has been delivered to the Minister for review and decision by clicking on the links below. |
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| 94-101 | Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of Derivatives – Amendments |
September 8, 2017 |
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Expected Publications for Comment |
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This section lists instruments that are expected to be published for comment in the coming months. This section is not meant to be an exhaustive list but aims to provide greater insights, where possible, into those upcoming instruments that are expected to be published. Dates referred to are subject to change.
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