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Litigation and Enforcement

Description

Securities litigation is becoming a major part of the landscape of Canadian securities markets. This course considers the various opportunities for investors to seek redress from issuers and other market participants, the role of the regulators in enforcing securities laws, and the possibilities for interested parties to influence the regulatory process generally. In particular, offences and administrative sanctions imposed under the OSA and other provincial securities acts will be explored, as will new developments in securities litigation. Specific topics include: compliance and deterrence models of regulation; progress towards rule-making; regulatory control over market risks; the public interest jurisdiction; oversight of regulators by courts; offences and civil liability under provincial securities legislation; civil liability for continuous disclosure documents; civil litigation and class actions; and administrative sanctions under provincial securities laws.

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Overview

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  • Institution: York University
  • Level: University
  • Language: English
  • Course Code: SELA6745, LAW6745
  • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.