Tagged: ontario

February 21, 2013 @ 7:54 pm By NCFA Canada  |  

OCE has weighed in on crowdfunding, a new way to solicit investments for innovative ideas and projects through social media that is gaining momentum in the United States and the UK. Responding to a call for submission from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), OCE recommends… Read More

January 21, 2013 @ 8:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

As part of Ontario’s ongoing deliberations on their path to facilitating crowdfunding the Ontario Securities Commission a series of meetings.  These have been scheduled to discuss the merits and challenges specifically associated with crowdfunding. Staff of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) invite you to attend… Read More

December 13, 2012 @ 5:07 am By JD Alois  |  

At the recent Technicity conference in Toronto, Brad Duguid, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development and Innovation, expressed support for introducing equity crowdfunding in Ontario.  Recognizing the need to keep innovators on the north side of the border, Minister Duguid explained that “it’s really important that… Read More