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Garth Foster Toronto Lawyer

Garth J. Foster

Partner Fasken
Plans to implement enhanced regulation of the fixed income market will improve market integrity.
Jurisdiction Ontario, 1992
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
Contact

Overview

Garth Foster’s practice is focused on investment funds, registration and regulatory compliance. He also works with both public and private investment funds, including exchange traded funds.

Frequently advises clients on the creation of new funds and associated matters. Garth has also been involved in drafting fund documents, advisory agreements and distribution materials. He has drafted numerous applications for exemptive relief, and has been involved in various mutual fund and regulatory acquisitions.

Garth also provides ongoing compliance and registration advice to advisors, dealers and investment fund managers, including mock audits.

A frequent commentator on policy initiatives in the investment funds, registration and regulatory compliance law areas, Garth’s expertise has been recognized by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Best Lawyers.


Achievements

Client Work

  • Harbourfront Wealth Management completes C$426 million sale to Audax Private Equity,
  • McEwen Mining closes flow-through financing,
  • CGX Energy Inc. announces closing of C$73.6 million rights offering,
  • MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. has completed a series of share purchase agreements to acquire a series of medical facilities providing integrated health services,
  • MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. acquires Khure Health Inc.,
  • MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. Completes Initial Public Offering and TSX Listing,
  • McEwen Mining Closes Bought Deal Flow-Through Financing,
  • CGX Energy announces Equity Rights Offering,
  • Gallagher Benefit Services Group acquires the DiBrina Group,

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of Toronto
  • B Comm Queen's University

Community involvement

  • Active member of Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Clubs

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Policy Committee, Canadian ETF Association
  • Member, Working Group Committee, CSA Consultation on the Self-Regulatory Organization Framework, Canadian ETF Association
  • Member, Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee of Portfolio Management Association of Canada
  • Member, Working Group Committee, Client Focused Reforms, Portfolio Management Association of Canada 
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, International Bar Association

Knowledge

Fasken Institute

News

Publications

Article Alberta Securities Commission to Introduce Participation Fee Model for Reporting Issuers Timely Disclosure
Article Relief from certain Client Relationship Model Phase 2 (CRM2) Amendments Timely Disclosure

Speaking Engagements

Reducing Regulatory Burden in Ontario’s Capital Markets PMAC - Compliance Officers’ Network Meeting
Emerging Global Regulatory Hot Topics: Regulator and Industry Perspectives KPMG Asset Management Forum
Regulatory Compliance Panel Presentation Presented to CSA Registration Branch Personnel

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