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
May 28th, 2014
Proposed Amendments to NI 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions Relating to the Accredited Investor and Minimum Amount Investment Prospectus Exemptions
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit comments regarding CSA Notice and Request for Comment – Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration … Continue reading
March 14th, 2014
Form T1135, “Foreign Income Verification Statement”, for 2013 Taxation Year
We are writing to provide comments regarding the transitional relief that has been provided by the Canada Revenue Agency with respect to completion of Form T1135, “Foreign Income Verification Statement” for the 2013 taxation year. While we welcome the additional … Continue reading
March 13th, 2014
New Trust Loss Restriction Rules and Adverse Implications
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, would like to bring to your immediate attention the concerns of our membership regarding section 251.2 of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (“ITA”). This new provision … Continue reading
March 11th, 2014
CSA Notice 81-324 – Mutual Fund Risk Classification Methodology
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to provide comments on CSA Notice 81-324 and Request for Comment – Proposed CSA Mutual Fund Risk Classification Methodology for … Continue reading
March 5th, 2014
Proposed Amendments NI 31-103, NI 33-109, NI 52-107, OSC Rule 33-506 and OSC Rule 35-502 and Related Forms
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 regarding the proposed amendments to NI 31-103 (the “Amendments”). PMAC supports amendments that represent … Continue reading
February 21st, 2014
PMAC Comments on Proposed Exemption for US Government Securities from the 10% Quantitative Limit Under Pension Rules
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 quantitative investment limits that apply to registered pension plans in Ontario, … Continue reading
February 3rd, 2014
Ontario Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPP) Consultation
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 regarding the review of pooled registered pension funds in Ontario (the “Consultation”). Following the … Continue reading
November 13th, 2013
Proxy Voting Infrastructre
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding CSA Consultation Paper 54-401 – Review of the Proxy Voting Infrastructure (the “Consultation Paper”). … Continue reading
October 23rd, 2013
PMAC Supports Cooperative Capital Markets Regulator
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) fully supports the recent announcement of the Ministers of Finance of British Columbia, Ontario and Canada regarding the establishment of a new cooperative capital markets regulatory system in Canada. PMAC has been a … Continue reading
September 27th, 2013
PMAC Comments on Proposed New Exchange by Aequitas Innovations
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following general comments regarding OSC Staff Notice and Request for Comment Regarding Proposed Structure of Trading Facilities … Continue reading
