Approval of Proposed Amendments to MFDA By-Law No. 1, Sections 1 (Definitions) and 22 (Examinations and Investigatory Powers)

The securities regulatory authorities in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan have approved/not objected to proposed amendments to MFDA By-law No.1, Sections 1 (Definitions) and 22 (Examinations and Investigatory Powers). The proposed amendments have received all the requisite approvals and are now in effect.

The amendments are intended to modernize and clarify section 22 in light of current practices of MFDA staff, and maintain investor protection by providing the MFDA with appropriate examination and investigation powers. Attached to this Bulletin as Appendix “A” is a blackline copy of the amendments.

To view the Notice of Approval/Non-Objection, please go to: www.bcsc.bc.ca.