Canada has a strong and well-regulated capital market with a history of funding growth companies. By going public in Canada, companies can achieve robust valuations and raise funds from an array of institutional and retail investors. Access to funding opportunities is further broadened by allowing companies to select the best option for them among the three main Canadian stock exchanges: the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"), the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX V"), and the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE").
A company can "go public" and proceed to obtain a listing on a Canadian stock exchange through a variety of methods, including an initial public offering, a reverse take-over, the TSX V's capital pool company program or the TSX's special purpose acquisition corporation program.
If you are considering a going-public transaction in Canada, we invite you to review the information presented in this guide which outlines some of the key issues you may wish to consider, including:
- making the decision to go public in Canada;
- which Canadian stock exchange to list on;
- methods of going public;
- minimum listing requirements; and
- the timeline and cost of going public.
Please note that advice should be sought in connection with any specific transaction.
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