The Canadian Securities Administrators just updated non-GAAP financial measures disclosure rules ahead of IFRS 18. Here's what it means for reporting issuers and capital market participants.
1️⃣ Canadian Securities Administrators — Non-GAAP disclosure rules updated
The regulator issued new rules on non-GAAP metrics to align financial reporting with IFRS 18 standards.
The change directly hits public reporting issuers and executive management teams who prepare corporate reports in Canada.
All affected firms must now review current reporting setup and adjust financial presentation methods before the start date.
2️⃣ Câmara dos Deputados — Medical board exam approved for licensing
The Chamber of Deputies passed a law requiring new doctors to pass a national medical board exam to practice.
This legislative change directly impacts medical students, health education centers, and state councils that operate in Brazil.
The measure moves to final legislative stages to set up standardized testing rules and timelines for future licensing.
3️⃣ Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions — AI risk guidance endorsed
The Canadian regulator released a statement endorsing Financial Stability Board practices for AI use in banking.
This notice directly affects federally regulated financial firms, risk officers, and compliance teams that deploy AI tools.
Institutions must evaluate internal governance against international standards to ensure strong risk management and resilience.
4️⃣ Câmara dos Deputados — Six-day work week ended in Senate
Brazilian lawmakers celebrated parliamentary approval of new legislation ending the six-day work week schedule nationwide.
The structural labor reform impacts commercial employers, HR directors, and workforce management teams all across Brazil.
Organizations must now prepare transition plans and adjust shift scheduling structures before formal statutory enforcement begins.
5️⃣ College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario — Safer supply prescribing rules updated
The CPSO board approved updated standards governing doctors who prescribe medications in safer supply harm programs.
The binding guidance applies directly to licensed doctors, clinic administrators, and health groups operating in Ontario.
Practitioners must now align clinical documentation and patient monitoring protocols with the updated regulatory framework right away.
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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Americas Radar · Thursday 15 Oct 2026
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