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Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

A savings plan that helps you save for a child's post-secondary education. The money that you save in the plan... Read Full Definition

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Commission-free trading

…through a website or mobile app, and you will be responsible for making your own investment decisions. Find out what types of securities qualify for commission-free trading and if there…

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What is risk tolerance in investing?

…house)? How would you respond if the value of your portfolio dropped by 20%? What is the level of your investment knowledge? How can you re-assess your risk tolerance? Your…

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Self-regulatory organizations

responsibility by provincial securities regulators to govern the operations and business conduct of certain players in the financial system, such as investment firms, in order to protect investors and the…

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OSC Seniors Strategy Updates

…Commission (OSC) introduced its Seniors Strategy.  We wanted to provide an update on what’s been done and where we are headed. The OSC’s Seniors Strategy was developed to respond to…

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Investors and tax

…withdrawals are fully taxed as income. Examples: RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs and permanent insurance. With a TFSA, you don’t pay any tax on what you earn while your money is in…

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How power of attorney works

…of life support in your care. Be sure you choose an attorney who is prepared to handle the emotional toll these responsibilities may take. For decisions about medical treatment or…

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Retirement Readiness: Canadians 50+

…plan: not enough Canadians have done any retirement planning. Get retirement advice: 9 out of 10 respondents felt financial advice in and approaching retirement would be useful. The most useful…

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About Us

The Ontario Securities Commission The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is an independent Crown corporation that is responsible for regulating the capital markets in Ontario. Our statutory mandate is:  To provide…

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Contact Us

Contact the OSC To contact the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) Inquiries & Contact Centre, please email inquiries@osc.gov.on.ca or call 1-877-785-1555. For written inquiries, the OSC will respond within 3 business…

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