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Garth Foster Toronto Lawyer

Garth J. Foster

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Jurisdiction Ontario, 1992
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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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 practice has been recognized by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Best Lawyers.


Achievements

Client Work

  • HEALWELL AI Inc. completes acquisition of Intrahealth Systems Limited, [Deal - HEALWELL AI Inc.], HEALWELL AI Inc. completes acquisition of Intrahealth Systems Limited.
  • Harbourfront Wealth Management completes C$426 million sale to Audax Private Equity, [Deal - Harbourfront Wealth Holdings Inc.], Largest strategic transaction in the Canadian independent wealth management sector in 2022.
  • McEwen Mining closes flow-through financing, [Deal - Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation], McEwen Mining Inc. closes marketed brokered private placement offering of 14,500,000 flow-through common shares for total gross proceeds of C$19,212,500.00.
  • CGX Energy Inc. announces closing of C$73.6 million rights offering, [Deal - CGX Energy Inc.], 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, [Deal - MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc.], MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc., through its subsidiary, MCI Polyclinic Group Inc. acquired from: (1) Health Network Efficiencies Inc., all of the issued and outstanding shares of The Quit Clinic Inc.; (2) Executive Medical Concierge Canada Ltd., all of the issued and outstanding shares of Executive Medical Concierge (2021) Ltd.; and (3) LMS Holdings Inc., all of the issued and outstanding shares of Canadian Phase Onward Inc. and North York Pulmonary Function Center Inc.
  • MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. acquires Khure Health Inc., [Deal - MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc.], MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc., a clinical-led healthcare technology company focused on increasing access to and quality of healthcare, acquires Khure Health Inc.
  • MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. Completes Initial Public Offering and TSX Listing, [Deal - MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc.]
  • McEwen Mining Closes Bought Deal Flow-Through Financing, [Deal - Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation]
  • CGX Energy announces Equity Rights Offering, [Deal - CGX Energy Inc.]

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

Events

News

Publications

  • Chambers Investment Funds 2019: Canada, 12/31/2019
  • Alberta Securities Commission to Introduce Participation Fee Model for Reporting Issuers, 10/4/2016
  • Relief from certain Client Relationship Model Phase 2 (CRM2) Amendments, 5/28/2015
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, 12/15/2019
  • Emerging Global Regulatory Hot Topics: Regulator and Industry Perspectives, 9/24/2019
  • Regulatory Compliance Panel Presentation, 10/3/2018
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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