CLE Online

Welcome and Introduction

Geoffrey M. Sherrott — Edwards, Kenny & Bray LLP, Vancouver

Corporate Law Primer

• it all begins with corporate law
• it's easier to do it right at the beginning than to try to fix it later
• sometimes securities law drives corporate law (and you need to know when)

Geoffrey M. Sherrott — Edwards, Kenny & Bray LLP, Vancouver

Securities Law Primer

• overview of the general legal framework and requirements
• the essential questions you should ask yourself at the start of every transaction
• a survival kit of practice points

Dwight D. Dee — Miller Thomson LLP, Vancouver

Networking Break

Exempt Distributions

• what are exempt distributions and why are they exempt?
• working with exempt distributions
• practical tips

Michael L. Lee — Lawson Lundell LLP, Vancouver 

Prospectuses

• timetables and document checklist
• drafting tips
• working with the whole prospectus "team" and "other side"

Katherine H. Tang — Boughton Law Corporation, Vancouver
Robert F. White —  Boughton Law Corporation, Vancouver

Lunch (on your own)

British Columbia Securities Commission

• the basics of dealing with the BCSC on prospectuses, rights offerings, and exemptive relief applications
• how passport applies to your filing
• tips for a smoother review process

Larissa M. Streu — Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Finance, British Columbia Securities Commission, Vancouver

TSX Venture Exchange—Listing and Listing Requirements

• the role of the TSX
• TSXV policies and requirements—where to find them?
• methods of listing—initial public offerings, reverse takeovers, and qualifying transactions
• listing requirements—the basics of what you need to know

Zafar Khan — Policy Counsel, Listed Issuer Services, TSX Venture Exchange, Vancouver

Networking Break

Continuous Disclosure

• what’s new?
• National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations
• material changes
• best disclosure practices

Linda J. Hogg — McMillan LLP, Vancouver

Closing Questions and Comments