The Ontario Securities Commission granted Hazelview Alternative Real Estate Fund (the Fund) several exemptions from National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds (NI 81-102) and related regulations. These exemptions allow the Fund to:
1. **Borrow Cash and Short Sell**: The Fund can borrow cash and short sell up to 100% of its net asset value (NAV), exceeding the usual 50% limit.
2. **Appoint Additional Custodians**: The Fund can appoint more than one custodian, provided they meet specific criteria.
3. **Use Past Performance Data**: The Fund can include past performance data from when it was offered on a prospectus-exempt basis in its sales communications, fund facts, and management reports, even though it hasn’t distributed securities under a simplified prospectus for 12 consecutive months.
These exemptions are subject to conditions ensuring compliance with certain sections of NI 81-102, NI 81-101 Mutual Fund Prospectus Disclosure, and NI 81-106 Investment Fund Continuous Disclosure. The decision aims to provide the Fund with greater operational flexibility while maintaining investor protection.