On January 25, 2016 the sale of shares online becomes legal in Ontario. Business law lawyer, David Street, discusses that this means and the key provisions.

Video Chapters

  • – What are some of the other provinces doing?
  • 00:48 – Are there any changes to the current amount investors can invest?
  • 01:16 – Are there any changes to the current amounts issuers can raise?
  • 01:23 – Are there any changes to the key requirements imposed on issuers?
  • 01:50 – Are there any changes to the ongoing disclosure requirements for issuers?
  • 02:15 – a hrefWhat are the gatekeeper functions online portals must carry out?
  • 02:42 – Are funding portals permitted to handle funds?
  • 02:59 – Can funding portals receive compensation in the form of shares?
  • 03:08 – What is the current situation in the US?
  • 03:27 – Investor protection vs. new capital opportunities: Is there a balance?
  • 03:57 – Contact David

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