February 14th, 2015
Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) Consultation – Key Design Questions
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the consultation process (the “Consultation Paper”) regarding the proposal for an Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (“ORPP”). We … Continue reading
February 3rd, 2015
Further Proposed Additions to the Designated Stock Exchange (DSE) List
We are submitting this letter as a follow-up to the letter we received on October 23, 2014 from the Minister’s Office in response to our request of January 10, 2014 to add the BM&F Bovespa Exchange of Brazil, the Korea … Continue reading
December 8th, 2014
Consultation on Draft Provincial Capital Markets Act (PCMA) and Capital Markets Stability Act (CMSA)
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the consultations regarding the draft uniform provincial capital markets legislation and complementary federal legislation (respectively, the PCMA … Continue reading
November 19th, 2014
Presentation to Standing Senate Committee on Finance
On November 19, 2014, PMAC made a presentation to the Standing Senate Committee on Finance on two issues relating to trusts referenced in Bill C-43: (i) the trust loss restriction rules as they apply to investment funds, including pooled funds; … Continue reading
November 12th, 2014
Amendments to Section 251.2 of the Income Tax Act, Trust Loss Restriction Rules
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is writing in response to the proposed amendments contained in the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Act”) and specifically, the amendments proposed relating to section 251.2 … Continue reading
October 29th, 2014
Proposed Amendments to Certain Regulations Relating to Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to comment on the proposed regulatory amendments to the Pensions Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (PBSR), and more specifically, to the … Continue reading
October 6th, 2014
Canada’s Cooperative Capital Markets Regulator (CCMR) Submission to Saskatchewan and New Brunswick
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) fully supports the recent announcement of the governments of Saskatchewan and New Brunswick regarding their participation in the new cooperative capital markets regulatory system in Canada. PMAC has been a strong supporter and … Continue reading
August 15th, 2014
Proposed Amendments to Rule 91-507 Respecting Trade Depositories and Derivatives Data Reporting (the “TR Rule”)
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, welcomes the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding the proposed amendments to Rule 91-507 Respecting Trade Depositories and Derivatives Data Reporting (the “TR Rule”). PMAC … Continue reading
August 6th, 2014
Pre-Budget Consultation 2015 Submission
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada is pleased to submit comments on recommended priorities for the Federal 2015 Budget. We express our support for all of the themes identified for the 2014 pre-budget consultations. The focus of our comments will … Continue reading
June 23rd, 2014
Potential Target Benefit Pension Plan Framework
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit comments regarding the Federal government’s consultation on a potential target benefit pension plan framework (the “Consultation Paper” or … Continue reading
June 18th, 2014
Introduction of Proposed Prospectus Exemptions and Proposed Reports of Exempt Distribution in Ontario
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit comments regarding Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions and Companion Policy 45-106CP Prospectus and … Continue reading
