The Canadian Securities Administrators have published final amendments and related changes to implement an access model for certain continuous disclosure documents of reporting issuers, excluding investment funds. The model is voluntary and lets issuers provide electronic access to annual financial statements, interim financial reports and related management’s discussion and analysis as an alternative to existing delivery requirements under securities legislation. To support the change, the Canadian Securities Administrators developed SEDAR+ notification functionality that lets a person or company subscribe to email alerts when selected continuous disclosure documents are filed by an issuer on SEDAR+. Investors will continue to be able to request, or give standing instructions to receive, those documents in either electronic or paper form. Provided all necessary approvals are obtained, the amendments and changes will come into force on September 22, 2026.
Canadian Securities Administrators2026-06-25
Canadian Securities Administrators finalize voluntary access model for issuer continuous disclosure documents with September 22 2026 start if approved
The Canadian Securities Administrators have finalized a voluntary access model that allows certain reporting issuers, other than investment funds, to provide electronic access to key continuous disclosure documents instead of following current delivery requirements. The changes cover annual and interim financial reports and related management’s discussion and analysis, while preserving investors’ ability to request electronic or paper copies. If approvals are obtained, the framework will take effect on September 22, 2026.