Mutual Funds Law Private Funds Law
Garth J. Foster
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
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.
Overview
- English
- Gender: Male
- English
- Gender: Male
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Mutual Funds Law
- Private Funds Law
News & Media
Case History
Transactions
- Closed End Conversion of Closed End Funds into an ETF
Involved in the launch of various closed end funds that after a period of time and the satisfaction of certain conditions convert into a continuously offered exchange traded fund.
- Launch of Actively Managed ETFs
Launched some of the first Canadian exchange traded funds that involve an actively managed mandate.
- Launch of Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
Initial launch in Canada of exchange traded funds delivering a return equal to a multiple or inverse multiple of an underlying index.
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