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2011
February 18, 2011 FAIR Canada Release – A Report on a Decade of Financial Scandals
 
2010
November 30, 2010 FAIR Canada Release – FAIR Canada Calls on Ontario Government to Strengthen Retirement System
July 27, 2010 FAIR Canada Release – Managing Conflicts of Interest at the TSX – FAIR Canada Releases Expert Report
June 15, 2010 FAIR Canada Release – FAIR Canada: Magna Deal an Abuse of the Markets
March 11, 2010 FAIR Canada Release – FAIR Canada Issues Report on Money Market Funds: Canadian Losing Out out $300-$500 Million
   
2009
October 20, 2009 FAIR Canada Release – FAIR Canada calls for improvements to CSA Point of Sale
July 13, 2009 FAIR Canada Release – Update on Leveraged and Inverse ETFs: Report Calls on Regulators to Act to Protect Investors
May 14, 2009 FAIR Canada Release – FAIR Canada Issues Investor Warning on Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
January 23, 2009 FAIR Canada Release – FAIR Canada Applauds OSC Decision in HudBay Case and Urges TSX to Bring Shareholder Approval Requirements in Line with Major Markets
   
2008
September 29, 2008 FAIR Canada Launch Release
September 29, 2008 IIROC Release

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Dialogue

May 09 2012

Time for Action on Emerging Market Issuers

In “Unprotective custody”, Theresa Tedesco of the National Post argues that regulators need to take concrete action with specific deadlines on the many problems that have come to light with emerging market issuers. We agree!

Apr 04 2012

Inaugural Event in Memory of Whipple Steinkrauss

Whipple Steinkrauss was a FAIR Canada director from June 2008 until her untimely death in January 2009. During this brief period, Ms. Steinkraus made an enormous contribution mentoring Ermanno Pascutto and ensuring that our focus would be on retail investors and the “financial advisor” relationship…

Mar 23 2012

Compliance Review Results are “Dismal”

Firms registered with provincial securities commissions are not complying with their existing obligations to determine who qualifies as an accredited investor…

Feb 15 2012

SmartSAVER – Helpful RESP Guidance for Canadians

FAIR Canada encourages Canadians to check out www.smartsaver.org for useful tips and information about how to start a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)…

Jan 16 2012

Why Investment Fees Matter

Watch this video by Jonathan Chevreau who explains why fees matter so much to investors. He explains a simple calculation that shows how long it will take for the MER to consume one third of your investment.

Dec 20 2011

OSC Priorities for 2012

In a recent Globe and Mail article, Boyd Erman praises OSC Chair Howard Wetston on his achievements during his first year and outlines a “to-do” list for the remainder of Mr. Wetston’s term…

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