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Notice from the Office of the Secretary - Ontario Securities Commission

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Friday, July 9, 2021

TORONTO, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Office of the Secretary issued a Notice of Hearing to consider whether the Commission should grant the relief requested in the Application dated July 7, 2021.

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TORONTO, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Office of the Secretary issued a Notice of Hearing to consider whether the Commission should grant the relief requested in the Application dated July 7, 2021.
A preliminary attendance will be held on July 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Press release - Rule of Law conditionality: Parliament wants investigations launched immediately

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

They also call on the Commission to set out a clear, precise and user-friendly system for submitting complaints under the regulation.

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  • They also call on the Commission to set out a clear, precise and user-friendly system for submitting complaints under the regulation.
  • The Commission should report to Parliament on the first cases under investigation as soon as possible, they add.
  • Parliament has therefore launched the legal procedure so that the Commission applies the Rule of Law conditionality regulation from autumn onwards, he added.
  • In a resolution adopted in March 2021, Parliament said that the application of the new regulation cannot be subject to any guidelines.

Highlights - Hearing on Experiences of strengthening and changing legislation - Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

On 15 July ANIT organises a hearing on "Experiences of strengthening and changing legislation, within and outside of Europe", which will look at precedents of changing legislation within and outside the EU.

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  • On 15 July ANIT organises a hearing on "Experiences of strengthening and changing legislation, within and outside of Europe", which will look at precedents of changing legislation within and outside the EU.
  • A central part of the hearing will be the perspective of stakeholders such as farmers and transporters, who have been impacted by and have adapted to these changes.
  • Six experts have been invited and their presentations will be followed by an exchange of views with Members.

Local leaders to Šefčovič: pandemic highlights the key role of regional and local authorities in assessing and revising EU laws so they address concrete citizens' needs

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

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  • Workprogram; Subsidiarity and proportionality
    funds reach those most affected by the pandemic.
  • Regional and local leaders
    principles of subsidiarity and proportionality.
  • realities on the ground, and a sub-national
    is more effective than the national, regional or local
    levels in tackling certain issues.

DGAP-News: Notification of Stabilization Measures and Greenshoe-Option in accordance with Art. 5 (4) (b) and (6) of Reg. (EU) No 596/2014 and Art.8 (f) and Art.6 (3) of the Com. Delegated Reg. (EU) 2016/1052

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Delegated Reg.

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  • Delegated Reg.
  • (EU) 2016/1052
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Notification of Stabilization Measures and the exercise of the Greenshoe-Option in accordance with Art.
  • (EU) No 596/2014 ('MAR') of 16 April 2014 and in accordance Art.8 (f) and Art.6 (3) of the Com.

REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards conferral of implementing powers to the Commission to determine the meaning of the terms used in certain provisions of that Directive - A9-0201/2021

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards conferral of implementing powers to the Commission to determine the meaning of the terms used in certain provisions of that Directive

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  • on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards conferral of implementing powers to the Commission to determine the meaning of the terms used in certain provisions of that Directive

    (COM(2020)0749 C90002/2021 2020/0331(CNS))

    (Special legislative procedure consultation)

    The European Parliament,

    having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2020)0749),

    having regard to Article113 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C90002/2021),

    having regard to the reasoned opinion submitted, within the framework of Protocol No2 on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, by the Swedish Parliament, asserting that the draft legislative act does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity,

    having regard to Rule 82 of its Rules of Procedure,

    having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A9-0201/2021),

    1.Approves the Commission proposal;

    2.Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

    3.Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend the text approved by Parliament;

    4.Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Press release - Rule of Law: Parliament prepares to sue Commission for failure to act

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

This constitutes a sufficient basis for taking legal actions under Article 265 of the TFEU against the Commission, they say.

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  • This constitutes a sufficient basis for taking legal actions under Article 265 of the TFEU against the Commission, they say.
  • To be ready, the Parliament shall in the meantime immediately start the necessary preparations for potential court proceedings under Article 265 of TFEU against the Commission.
  • Background

    The rule of law conditionality regulation, designed to protect EU funds against their possible misuse by EU governments, entered into force on 1 January 2021.

  • In a committee meeting on 26 May, the Commission indicated it intends to consult the Parliament in the first half of June.

MFDA announces disciplinary proceeding in respect of Edward MacDermaid

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Monday, May 31, 2021

TORONTO, May 31, 2021 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has commenced disciplinary proceedings in respect of Edward Henry MacDermaid(the "Respondent").

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  • TORONTO, May 31, 2021 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has commenced disciplinary proceedings in respect of Edward Henry MacDermaid(the "Respondent").
  • Allegation #3: Between March 2, 2015 and August 24, 2017, the Respondent obtained, possessed, and used to process transactions, 6 pre-signed account forms in respect of 4 clients, contrary to MFDA Rule 2.1.1.
  • A copy of the Notice of Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • For more information about the MFDA's complaint and enforcement processes, as well as links to 'Check an Advisor' and other Investor Tools, visit the For Investors page on the MFDA website.

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Reasons for Decision in the matter of David Richard

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Monday, May 31, 2021

TORONTO, May 31, 2021 /CNW/ -A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated May28,2021 ("Reasons for Decision"), in connection with a disciplinary hearing held by electronic hearing on March16, 2021, in the matter of David Richard ("Respondent").

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  • TORONTO, May 31, 2021 /CNW/ -A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated May28,2021 ("Reasons for Decision"), in connection with a disciplinary hearing held by electronic hearing on March16, 2021, in the matter of David Richard ("Respondent").
  • In its Reasons for Decision, the Hearing Panel confirmed the sanctions imposed on the Respondent.
  • A copy of the Reasons for Decision is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Reasons for Decision, the Respondent conducted business out of the Thunder Bay, Ontarioarea.

MFDA issues Notice of Settlement Hearing in respect of Deryl Thompson

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Deryl Emerson Francis Thompson ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.

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  • The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Deryl Emerson Francis Thompson ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.
  • MFDA settlement hearings are typically held in the absence of the public pursuant to section 20.5 of MFDA By-law No.
  • A copy of the Notice of Settlement Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Notice of Settlement Hearing, the Respondent conducted business out in the Edmonton, Alberta area.