Notice of General Order – Ontario Instrument 13-504 Temporary Relief from Accrual of Late Fees Charged under Ontario Securities Commission Rule 13-502 Fees
Notice of General Order – Ontario Instrument 13-504 Temporary Relief from Accrual of Late Fees Charged under Ontario Securities Commission Rule 13-502 Fees
As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic ("COVID-19"), the Ontario Securities Commission (the "Commission") is providing market participants with temporary relief from the accrual of late fees charged under Ontario Securities Commission Rule 13-502 Fees (OSC Rule 13-502).
Description of Order
The order provides that late fees under OSC Rule 13-502 cease to accrue in the period beginning April 17, 2020 and ending June 1, 2020.
Reasons for the Order
As a result of the outbreak of COVID-19 certain market participants may experience difficulty in making filings and payments required by OSC Rule 13-502. Under the circumstances, the Commission has determined that it would not be prejudicial to the public interest to grant this temporary relief from the accrual of late fees.
Day on which the Order Ceases to Have Effect
The order comes into effect on April 17, 2020 and expires on June 1, 2020.