Proposed FSRA Rule for Life & Health MGAs Paused

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has paused its plan to finalize a rule creating a licensing regime for Life and Health Managing General Agents, originally scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026. The Government of Ontario will announce...

CIRO Seeks to Eliminate Dual Registration Model

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has proposed ending its dual registration framework, allowing investment dealers to run mutual fund divisions without separate mutual fund dealer registration. The proposals are open for public comment until June...

CIRO Issues Consolidated Dealer Rules for Comment

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has released its proposed consolidated dealer rules for final comment, presenting a single harmonized rulebook following a five-phase consultation process. The framework aims to reduce regulatory arbitrage, align...

ICIB Consults on New Restricted Insurance Agency Rules

The The Insurance Council of British Columbia (ICBC) is consulting on new licensing rules for 18 types of businesses that sell insurance incidentally, including mortgage brokers and auto dealers. The regulation, effective Jan. 1, 2027, will expand licensing beyond...
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