Ontario’s transition to Emissions Performance Standards (EPS) Program – December 15th pricing deadline fast approaching
Ontario’s Emissions Performance Standards (“EPS“) program began replacing the federal Output-Based Pricing System (“OBPS“) for greenhouse gas (“GHG“) emissions regulation on January 1, 2022. On October 22, 2021, Ontario amended two regulations under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act (“EPA“) in […]
True sale principles from Canadian case law
In many structured finance transactions, the commercial intention among the parties is to effect a transaction resulting in a purchase and sale between a buyer (the party contributing funds) and a seller (the party contributing revenue streams from financial assets). Whether […]
The potential blockchain revolution in asset securitization
Blockchain technology is rapidly evolving and continues to transform many aspects of the financial services industry. One such area is securitization – where blockchain can significantly enhance transaction transparency while reducing operational inefficiencies and costs in the securitization process. This […]