Purpose Investments’ lawyer argues OSC presenting false narrative in greenwashing case

Canada’s top market watchdog is in court over a greenwashing case against Som Seif and Purpose Investments Inc., with hearings now in their second day and the dispute expected to last months. The article signals ongoing legal and regulatory risk for the firm, but provides no new financial figures or ruling. Market impact should be limited unless the case produces a substantive decision or penalty.

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Canada’s top market watchdog is in court over a greenwashing case against Som Seif and Purpose Investments Inc., with hearings now in their second day and the dispute expected to last months. The article signals ongoing legal and regulatory risk for the firm, but provides no new financial figures or ruling. Market impact should be limited unless the case produces a substantive decision or penalty.