In Ontario, as in much of Canada, securities laws are highly regulated, and the role of a finder can be complex. This post will cover what it means to be a finder, the rules governing finder activities, and how Ontario securities laws apply to different scenarios.

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Ontario’s Friends, Family, and Close Business Associates (“FFBA”) exemption offers a flexible and practical path for certain issuers to raise capital from individuals within their trusted networks. This exemption allows companies to raise funds from personal connections without going through the costly and complex process of filing a prospectus, making it particularly valuable for startups and small businesses looking to leverage existing relationships for initial financing.

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