The Cullen Commission makes recommendations impacting private lending and brokering in BC.
The Cullen Commission makes recommendations impacting private lending and brokering in BC.
PRESS RELEASE December 31, 2025 PRISM Policy Roundtable for Innovation in Stablecoin Markets Launches to Advance Practical, Cross-Regional Dialogue Vancouver,
Canada is moving toward a formal regime for stablecoins (fiat‑referenced cryptoassets), with a draft framework released and Bill C‑15 introduced
British Columbia’s land title system is moving further into a digital, owner-focused future. The Land Title and Survey Authority of
Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs) in British Columbia operate at the intersection of two regulatory regimes: the new Mortgage Services Act (MSA) for mortgage brokering/lending, and the BC Securities Act for investment activities. Below is a comparative analysis of how exemptions under each framework apply to MICs, highlighting overlaps, differences, and recent changes. The core point is that MICs generally must comply with both regimes – there are limited exemptions to completely exclude them from either – so understanding both sets of rules is crucial.
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