Overview of the process for an offering of securities of an issuer qualified by a prospectus filed with the applicable securities regulatory authorities in Canada in accordance with National Instrument 41-101 - General Prospectus Requirements (NI 41-101). This Note examines all aspects of the prospectus process starting with the organizational meeting and ending with the closing of the offering. It includes an in-depth discussion of how a prospectus is prepared and filed, including filing of confidential treatment requests and the road show process. The closing mechanics and post-closing obligations of the issuer are also described.