Order: In the Matter of Bridging Finance Inc. et al.

IN THE MATTER OF
BRIDGING FINANCE INC., DAVID SHARPE, NATASHA SHARPE and
ANDREW MUSHORE

File No. 2022-9

May 26, 2023

ORDER

WHEREAS on May 26, 2023, the Capital Markets Tribunal held a hearing by videoconference;

ON HEARING the submissions of the representatives for each of Staff of the Ontario Securities Commission, David Sharpe, Natasha Sharpe, Andrew Mushore, and the receiver of Bridging Finance Inc.;

IT IS ORDERED THAT:

1. the first week of the merits hearing scheduled on June 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2023 shall take place at 20 Queen Street West, 17th Floor, Toronto, Ontario and each party shall inform the Registrar by 4:30 p.m. June 20, 2023 if they or any of their witnesses intend to participate by videoconference on any of these June dates;
2. by 4:30 p.m. on June 9, 2023, the parties shall advise the Tribunal whether there are any admissibility issues with respect to any hearing briefs;
3. by 4:30 p.m. on June 12, 2023, Staff shall serve the affidavit of Daniel Tourangeau on each party;
4. by 4:30 p.m. on June 15, 2023, Staff shall file the affidavit of Daniel Tourangeau with the Tribunal, unless a party advises the Tribunal that admissibility issues will be raised; and
5. by 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2023, Staff shall serve the affidavits of Jessica Allen and Will Platt on each party.