Canada – CSA Activist Short Selling Concerns

Canada – CSA Activist Short Selling Concerns

On 8 December  2022, CSA published Staff Notice 25-306 Activist short selling update.

  • Provided summary of comments received, which show a persistent negative perception with activist short selling, short selling in general, concerns with existing regulations.
  • Urged stakeholders to comment on Staff Notice 23-329 also issued today.
  • Nt 23-329 seeks input on general short selling issues and existing regulatory regime.