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ONTARIO BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT
05/12/2009 Important Notice: The following statute is subject to amendment and legislative changes, so particular attention should be directed to the date of the statute, with reference being made to the official government website for the most current version of a statute at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca. PART XIII INVESTIGATION Investigation 161. (1) A registered holder or a beneficial owner of a security or, in the case of an offering corporation, the Commission may apply, without notice or on such notice as the court may require, to the court for an order directing an investigation to be made of the corporation or any of its affiliates. 2006, c. 34, Sched. B, s. 33 (1). Idem (2) Where, upon an application under subsection (1), it appears to the court that, (a) the business of the corporation or any of its affiliates is or has been carried on with intent to defraud any person; (b) the business or affairs of the corporation or any of its affiliates are or have been carried on or conducted, or the powers of the directors are or have been exercised, in a manner that is oppressive or unfairly prejudicial to, or that unfairly disregards, the interests of a security holder; (c) the corporation or any of its affiliates was formed for a fraudulent or unlawful purpose or is to be dissolved for a fraudulent or unlawful purpose; or (d) persons concerned with the formation, business or affairs of the corporation or any of its affiliates have in connection therewith acted fraudulently or dishonestly, the court may order an investigation to be made of the corporation and any of its affiliates. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 161 (2). Notice (3) If a registered holder or a beneficial owner of a security makes an application under subsection (1) and the corporation is an offering corporation, the applicant shall give the Commission reasonable notice of the application and the Commission is entitled to appear and be heard in person or by counsel. 2006, c. 34, Sched. B, s. 33 (2). Security for costs not required (4) An applicant under this section is not required to give security for costs. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 161 (4). Closed hearing (5) The hearing of an application made without notice under this section shall be closed to the public. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 161 (5). No publication without consent (6) No person may publish anything relating to an application under this section except with the authorization of the court or the written consent of the corporation being investigated. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 161 (6). Matters that may be covered by court order 162. (1) In connection with an investigation under this Part, the court may make any order it thinks fit including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (a) an order to investigate; (b) an order appointing and fixing the remuneration of an inspector or replacing an inspector; (c) an order determining the notice to be given to any interested person, or dispensing with notice to any person; (d) an order authorizing an inspector to enter any premises in which the court is satisfied there might be relevant information, and to examine anything and make copies of any document or record found on the premises; (e) an order requiring any person to produce documents or records to the inspector; (f) an order authorizing an inspector to conduct a hearing, administer oaths and examine any person upon oath, and prescribing rules for the conduct of the hearing; (g) an order requiring any person to attend a hearing conducted by an inspector and to give evidence upon oath; (h) an order giving directions to an inspector or any interested person on any matter arising in the investigation; (i) an order requiring an inspector to make an interim or final report to the court; (j) an order determining whether a report of an inspector should be made available for public inspection and ordering that copies be sent to any person the court designates; (k) an order requiring an inspector to discontinue an investigation; (l) an order requiring the corporation to pay the costs of the investigation. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 162 (1). Inspector’s report (2) An inspector shall send to the Director and, where an offering corporation is involved, the Commission, a copy of every report made by the inspector under this Part which, subject to clause (1) (j), shall be placed on the corporation file for public inspection. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 162 (2). Powers of inspector 163. (1) An inspector under this Part has the powers set out in the order appointing the inspector. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 163 (1). Idem (2) In addition to the powers set out in the order referred to in subsection (1), an inspector appointed to investigate a corporation may furnish to, or exchange information and otherwise co-operate with, any public official in Canada or elsewhere who is authorized to exercise investigatory powers and who is investigating, in respect of the corporation, any allegation of improper conduct that is the same as, or similar to, the conduct described in subsection 161 (2). R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 163 (2). Production of order (3) An inspector shall produce upon request to an interested person a copy of any order made under subsection 162 (1). R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 163 (3). Rights at hearing 164. (1) Any interested person may apply to the court for an order that a hearing conducted under this Part be closed to the public and for directions on any matter arising in the investigation. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 164 (1). Right to counsel (2) A person whose conduct is being investigated or who is being examined at a hearing conducted by an inspector under this Part has a right to be represented by counsel. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 164 (2). Privileged statements 165. Any oral or written statement or report made by an inspector or any other person in an investigation under this Part has absolute privilege. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 165. Solicitor-client privilege 166. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to affect the privilege that exists in respect of communications between a solicitor and his or her client. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 166. Inquiries by Director 167. The Director may make inquiries of any person relating to compliance with this Act. R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16, s. 167. |
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Burlington Business Lawyer Christopher R. Neufeld is a lcorporate attorney admitted to practice law in both Ontario (Canada) and New York (U.S.A.). Christopher's legal practice focuses primarily on business law, in particular corporate commercial transactions. The law firm of Neufeld Legal Professional Corporation is headquartered at 719 Catalina Crescent, Burlington, Ontario L7L 5B9, and as such is in immediate proximity to downtown Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, Oakville, Brampton, Milton, Guelph and Kitchener Waterloo. COPYRIGHT 2009. |
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