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When the Watchdog Needs Watching: Why Board Independence Matters

CIRO oversees much of Canada’s investment industry, and its governance is critical to protecting investors. The organization has proposed extending

Fraud is one of the fastest-growing risks Canadians face, and today’s scams are increasingly sophisticated. FAIR Canada supports the federal

We welcome the Canadian Public Accountability Board’s (CPAB) decision to begin publishing individual firm inspection reports. For the first time,

Canadian regulators face growing pressure – from industry and governments alike – to open private asset markets to a broader

Investors hold cash in their investment accounts from time to time, often without giving much thought to what happens with

New Brunswick has enacted legislation that would make decisions of the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) binding on

Title protection was supposed to ensure that anyone calling themselves a financial planner or financial advisor meets a minimum standard

FAIR Canada raised significant concerns with the CSA proposal that would allow exempt market dealers (EMDs) to participate in selling

We support the CSA’s proposal to strengthen liquidity risk management requirements for investment funds. Investment funds are the most common

The OSC’s 2026-27 Statement of Priorities sets their regulatory agenda for their fiscal year, including what issues they will focus