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COVID-19 updates

Latest developments on the impact of COVID-19 on Canada's capital markets

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is taking all necessary precautions to protect the health and safety of its employees and the public as we respond to challenges due to COVID-19. The OSC continues to collaborate with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), to coordinate our approach for market participants on filing deadlines, meeting expectations for Annual General Meetings and other compliance requirements. We are also actively monitoring market operations and are working collaboratively with the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). Find the latest developments on the impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s capital markets here:

  1. News Releases
  2. Regulatory Relief and Guidance - For all market participants
  3. Regulatory Relief and Guidance - For issuers, other than investment funds
  4. Regulatory Relief and Guidance - For investment funds
  5. Regulatory Relief and Guidance - For registrants
  6. Regulatory Relief and Guidance - For other regulated entities (including designated rating organizations)
  7. OSC Proceedings
  8. Information for Investors
  9. Other Resources

March 16, 2020

The OSC will not be holding in-person hearings until at least April 30, 2020. The Office of the Secretary will reach out to parties with hearings scheduled between now and April 30 to determine if a hearing may proceed via teleconference or in writing. The Secretary’s Office will provide additional updates as information is made available.