OSC announces experts for SME committee

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has a new membership for its small and medium enterprises committee (SMEC). The SMEC advises OSC staff on matters related to SMEs, including the development of associated policies and practices. Read: Small biz braces for headwinds SMEC members also provide input on regulatory approaches to capital raising in the exempt […]

By Staff | November 1, 2017 | Last updated on November 1, 2017

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The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has a new membership for its small and medium enterprises committee (SMEC).

The SMEC advises OSC staff on matters related to SMEs, including the development of associated policies and practices.

Read: Small biz braces for headwinds

SMEC members also provide input on regulatory approaches to capital raising in the exempt market, including the development of the OSC’s enhanced compliance program and the impact of new prospectus exemptions on SMEs.

Read: Small business accounts for 42% of new jobs

The SMEC meets approximately four times per year, with members serving a one-year term.

Effective immediately, the members are:

Sherri Altshuler	Aird & Berlis LLP
Tim Babcock	TSX Venture Exchange
Robert Cook	Canadian Securities Exchange
Elaine Ellingham	Ellingham Consulting Ltd.
Michael Hanley	Torkin Manes LLP
Dayle Hogg	Aerie
Peter Irwin	Retired (formerly managing director, CIBC World Markets)
Andrea Johnson	Dentons LLP
Jo-Anne Matear (chair)	OSC
Bradley Tagieff	BDO Canada LLP
Mark Trachuk	Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Robert Trager	Vault Mortgage Corporation
Peter Waugh	Mercana Growth Partners

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