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.
Investing in the exempt market
Prospectus exemptions allow individuals to invest in the exempt market. However, this kind of investing also comes with risks. Find out more.
What is total cost reporting and how will it 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).
Equity crowdfunding in Ontario
Crowdfunding is a way for start-ups to raise money from a large number of people.
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.
Annual information about your investment fees
Investment firms are required to provide clients with an annual summary of all fees paid the previous year for services and advice.
Your personal rate of return
It shows how your investments have grown (or not) in a specific period of time.