At FAIR Canada, our work is driven by two straightforward questions: where are investors being treated unfairly, and how can we resolve these issues to improve investor outcomes? Answering these questions requires looking beyond individual cases to the root issues that persist across products, firms, and regulatory frameworks.
That is why we are outlining our ten policy priority areas for 2026. These priorities reflect investor protection themes that, based on our evidence and experience, warrant greater focus this year – from ongoing weaknesses in complaint handling to the increasing risks faced by investors in private markets. Together, they identify where we see clear gaps in fairness, accountability, and outcomes, and where targeted policy measures would significantly benefit investors.
We see these priorities as a proactive framework for our advocacy and engagement with regulators, policymakers and other stakeholders. They are not meant to be a fixed or complete list. Instead, they offer a baseline for ongoing review, research, and discussion as markets develop, products become more complex, and investor behaviour continues to shift.
Our advocacy throughout the year will focus on these policy themes. At the same time, we understand that effective investor protection relies on a diversity of perspectives. If there are specific issues within these priority areas that you believe need urgent attention, I encourage you to reach out to me.
JP Bureaud
Executive Director, FAIR Canada