Canada has a well-regulated financial services sector.
Rules and regulations
Regulators protect investors in Canada by setting and enforcing securities rules.
How regulators protect investors
Learn more about investor protection and securities regulators.
The exempt market explained
What you should know about prospectus exempt investing.
What is total cost reporting and how it will work?
It’s important to know what embedded fees you may be paying for with your investments.
Self-regulatory organizations
The Canadian securities landscape includes provincial and territorial securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations (SROs).
Types of prospectus exemptions
Learn the 8 key types of capital raising prospectus exemptions.
Equity crowdfunding in Ontario
Crowdfunding is a way for start-ups to raise money from a large number of people.
Risks of equity crowdfunding
Things to consider before investing in equity crowdfunding.
5 ways regulation protects investors
Regulation protects investors in five key ways.
Where to get information before you invest
Public companies and investment funds are required to disclose key information to investors.
Investment performance and the cost of advice
Some rules that apply to dealers and advisers registered to trade in securities or provide advice.
Who’s who in Canadian markets
When you buy and sell securities, your money flows through a network market participants.