The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is seeking public comment on enhanced details of its proposed framework for an independent dispute resolution service, giving the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) binding authority in disputes between...
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has released, for public comment, a set of proposed rule amendments aimed at modernizing requirements related to account transfers. The amendments aim to improve the efficiency, transparency, and consistency of...
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has introduced a new protocol to better align Canadian depositary receipts (CDRs) and single-stock Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) trading halts in Canada, with those in the U.S. listed on U.S. exchanges. CIRO will...
Effective July 1, 2025, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has implemented a new licensing process for out-of-province insurance advisors, allowing them to begin working in Ontario almost immediately after submitting proof of a valid...
As of July 1, 2025, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) can now electronically serve enforcement summonses, a move aligned with a 2021 recommendation by the Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce. This change comes as part of broader legislative updates to...
Effective July 1, 2025, new Quebec legislation governing complaint handling came into force. This legislation applies to CIRO Dealers operating in Quebec and establishes new obligations regarding the treatment and resolution of client complaints. To support...
