CSA News Release Archive

This section contains CSA news releases for the previous year. Releases from prior years can be found here.

2022 CSA News Releases

DateTitle

Dec. 15, 2022
CSA publishes 2022 Systemic Risk Survey results

Dec. 15, 2022
Canadian securities regulators outline steps to support transition to T+1

Dec. 12, 2022
CSA provides update to crypto trading platforms operating in Canada

Dec. 8, 2022
CSA adopts changes to the offering memorandum prospectus exemption

Dec. 8, 2022
CSA and IIROC seek input on regulatory framework for short selling in Canada

Nov. 24, 2022
Canadian securities regulators publish approval notices for new SRO and CIPF

Nov. 22, 2022
Canadian securities regulators remind investors about risks of trading crypto assets

Nov. 10, 2022
Canadian securities regulators provide guidance on changes to swap data reporting rules

Nov. 10, 2022
Canadian securities regulators seek input on regulatory regime for accessing real-time market data

Nov. 3, 2022
Canadian securities regulators publish biennial report on continuous disclosure review

Oct. 27, 2022
Canadian securities regulators announce results of eighth annual review of representation of women on boards and in executive officer positions in Canada

Oct. 26, 2022
Canadian securities regulators publish Investor Education in Canada 2022 activity report

Oct. 12, 2022
Canadian securities regulators consider impact of international developments on proposed climate-related disclosure rule

Oct. 7, 2022
Canadian securities regulators developing framework to strengthen Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments

Sept. 29, 2022
MFDA and IIROC Members approve the creation of a single new SRO

Sept. 27, 2022
Canadian securities regulators propose amendments to implement an access-based model for investment fund reporting issuers

Sept. 22, 2022
Canadian securities regulators initiate review of the distribution of mutual fund securities through a principal distributor

Sept. 8, 2022
Canadian securities regulators adopt streamlined capital-raising option for Canadian-listed issuers

Aug. 26, 2022
Canadian securities regulators issue warning about suspicious e-mails

Aug. 15, 2022
Canadian securities regulators expect commitments from crypto trading platforms pursuing registration

Aug. 12, 2022
Canadian securities regulators to host roundtable on the proposed Derivatives Business Conduct Rule

July 14, 2022
CSA announces establishment of new Investor Advisory Panel

June 30, 2022
Canadian securities regulators extend comment period on mineral disclosure consultation

June 29, 2022
CSA 2021-2022 Enforcement Report highlights Canadian securities regulators’ actions to pursue wrongdoing and hold securities law violators accountable

June 27, 2022
Andrew J. Kriegler to lead Canada’s new SRO

June 27, 2022
Canadian securities regulators release 2022-2025 Business Plan focused on investor protection in an innovative financial marketplace

June 20, 2022
Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators receive early feedback regarding total cost reporting and climate change

June 16, 2022
Canadian securities regulators highlight CSA 2019-2022 Business Plan achievements

June 15, 2022
Canadian Securities Administrators encourages older Canadians to learn about and watch for signs of financial abuse

June 14, 2022
Canadian Securities Administrators Appoint New Chair and Vice-Chair

June 9, 2022
Canadian securities regulators propose changes to enhance derivatives data reporting

May 16, 2022
Canadian securities regulators authorize discontinuation of the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate

May 12, 2022
Canadian securities regulators announce boards of new SRO and IPF and seek comment on draft documents

April 28, 2022
Canadian securities regulators publish annual activities report on oversight of the SRO and investor protection funds

April 28, 2022
Canadian financial regulators propose total cost reporting for investment funds and segregated funds

April 14, 2022
Canadian securities regulators seek input on disclosure standards for mineral projects

April 14, 2022
Canadian securities regulators reduce regulatory burden related to the interpretation of the primary business requirements

April 7, 2022
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on the implementation of an access equals delivery model for non-investment fund reporting issuers

April 5, 2022
CSA, IIROC and MFDA update on implementation of new SRO

March 18, 2022
Canadian securities regulators to introduce temporary exemptions to facilitate implementation of the OEO trailer ban

March 14, 2022
Canadian securities regulators issue statement regarding amended Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations

March 11, 2022
Fraud Prevention Month: Canadian Securities Administrators encourages Canadians to invest in asking questions before investing in crypto assets

March 10, 2022
CSA seeks applications for Investor Advisory Panel

Feb. 25, 2022
anadian securities regulators provide updated guidance on virtual shareholder meetings

Feb. 14, 2022
Friend, Love or Fraudster? Canadian Securities Administrators warns of online relationships turning into investment scams

Jan. 27, 2022
Canadian securities regulators adopt amendments to National Instrument 94-101

Jan. 27, 2022
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on the proposed modernization of the prospectus filings model for investment funds

Jan. 21, 2022
Canadian securities regulators announce search for candidates for Board of Directors and CEO of new SRO

Jan. 20, 2022
Canadian securities regulators publish detailed data for seventh annual review of representation of women on boards in Canada

Jan. 20, 2022
Canadian securities regulators seek input on proposed business conduct rules for derivatives dealers and advisers

Jan. 19, 2022
CSA Staff Notice 81-334 ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure

Jan. 13, 2022
Canadian securities regulators adopt changes to auditor oversight rules

CSA News Releases

DateTitle

Dec. 16, 2021
Canadian securities regulators modernize registration information requirements, clarify outside activity reporting and update filing deadlines

Dec. 6, 2021
Canadian securities regulators introduce exemptions for qualified issuers from certain base shelf prospectus requirements

Dec. 6, 2021
Canadian securities regulators introduce exemptions for qualified issuers from certain base shelf prospectus requirements

Dec. 2, 2021
Canadian Securities Administrators to establish an Investor Advisory Panel to further enhance retail investor protection

Nov. 18, 2021
Canadian securities regulators, SROs and investor protection funds establish timeline for new self-regulatory framework

Nov. 18, 2021
Canadian securities regulators, SROs and investor protection funds establish timeline for new self-regulatory framework

Nov. 4, 2021
Canadian securities regulators announce results of seventh annual review of representation of women on boards and in executive officer positions in Canada

Oct. 18, 2021
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on climate-related disclosure requirements

Oct. 7, 2021
Canadian securities regulators strongly support the establishment of the International Sustainability Standards Board in Canada

Oct. 7, 2021
Canadian securities regulators implement eight initiatives to reduce regulatory burden for investment funds

Oct. 4, 2021
Report Highlights Canadian Regulators’ Key Investor Education Initiatives

Sept. 23, 2021
Canadian securities regulators outline expectations for advertising and marketing by crypto trading platforms

Sept. 13, 2021
Canadian Securities Regulators Launch New Website

August 25, 2021
Canadian securities administrators to host roundtable on ESG-related regulatory issues in asset management

August 12, 2021
Canadian securities regulators seek comments on proposal to harmonize the interpretation of the Primary Business Requirements

August 3, 2021
Canadian securities regulators to establish new single enhanced self-regulatory organization

July 28, 2021
Canadian securities regulators propose streamlined capital raising option for Canadian-listed issuers

July 15, 2021
Canadian securities regulators issue warning about suspicious emails

July 15, 2021
Canadian securities regulators publish final amendments to enhance protection of older and vulnerable clients

July 8, 2021
Canadian securities regulators sign innovative functions co-operation agreement with the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong

July 6, 2021
Canadian securities regulators release interim progress report on the CSA 2019-2022 Business Plan

June 25, 2021
Canadian securities regulators publish IIROC oversight review report

June 23, 2021
Canadian securities regulators sign fintech co-operation agreement with the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius 

June 23, 2021
Canadian securities regulators adopt new nationally harmonized start-up crowdfunding rules

June 22, 2021
CSA 2020/2021 Enforcement Report highlights commitment of Canadian securities regulators during unprecedented times

June 19, 2021
Securities regulators’ study reveals many Canadians unaware of the signs of financial elder abuse

June 14, 2021
Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators engages with industry and investor groups on investment fee transparency

May 31, 2021
CSA Investor Alert: Investment scams imitating well-known financial brands

May 27, 2021
Canadian securities regulators publish final rule for non-GAAP and other financial measures

May 20, 2021
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on proposal to streamline continuous disclosure requirements

May 19, 2021
Canadian securities regulators to hold upcoming consultations on broader diversity in corporate leadership

May 18, 2021
Canadian securities regulators publish detailed data for sixth year review of women on boards and in executive officer positions

May 17, 2021
CSA Investor Alert: Investment scam involving Fidelity Investments

May 13, 2021
CSA and IIROC issue reminder of the implementation date for mandatory transparency requirements related to debt securities

April 15, 2021
Canadian securities regulators on track to publish final amendments to enhance protection of older and vulnerable clients

April 1, 2021
The Canadian Securities Administrators renew terms of Chair and Vice-Chair to 2022

March 29, 2021
Canadian securities regulators outline regulatory framework for compliance for crypto asset trading platforms

Mar. 11, 2021
Canadian securities regulators outline disclosure expectations for reporting issuers dealing in crypto assets

Mar. 9, 2021
Canadian securities regulators remind investors to do their research during Fraud Prevention Month

Feb. 25, 2021
Canadian securities regulators publish findings of COVID-19 disclosure review

Feb. 25, 2022
Canadian securities regulators publish findings of COVID-19 disclosure review

Feb. 22, 2021
Canadian securities regulators on track to publish recommendations on self-regulatory organization framework

Feb. 12, 2021
Canadian securities regulators respond to the Modernization Taskforce Final Report and encourage a harmonized regulatory system that protects investors and reduces unnecessary burden

Feb. 4, 2021
Canadian securities regulators warn public about trading scam using fake accreditation

Feb. 4, 2021
Canadian securities regulators propose to modernize registration information requirements, clarify outside activity reporting and update filing deadlines

Feb. 1, 2021
Joint statement from the Canadian Securities Administrators and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada on the Recent Market Volatility

Jan. 28, 2021
Canadian securities regulators provide additional proficiency options for distributing alternative mutual funds

 

 

 

CSA News Releases

DateTitle

December 10, 2020
Canadian securities regulators publish guidance on automatic securities disposition plans

December 3, 2020
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on activist short selling

November 26, 2020
Canadian securities regulators outline recent developments on interest rate benchmarks

October 29, 2020
Canadian securities regulators provide guidance to issuers on reporting impact of COVID-19

October 28, 2020
Canadian Securities Administrators 2020 Investor Index: Canadians’ self-reported risk tolerance has remained relatively unchanged since 2017, despite a rapidly changing economic environment in 2020

October 1, 2020
New CSA report highlights investor education in turbulent times

September 18, 2020
Canadian Securities Regulators Publish Liquidity Risk Management Guidance for Investment Fund Managers

September 17, 2020
Canadian securities regulators adopt ban on trailing commissions for order-execution-only dealers

September 17, 2020
Canadian securities regulators propose changes to the offering memorandum prospectus exemption

September 15, 2020
Canadian securities regulators provide update on timing of annual report on women on boards and in executive officer positions

September 3, 2020
Canadian securities regulators seek new members for Mining Technical Advisory and Monitoring Committee

September 3, 2020
Canadian securities regulators provide comments on the Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Consultation Report

August 27, 2020
Canadian securities regulators publish research on investor knowledge, attitudes and behaviour

August 19, 2020
Canadian securities regulators reduce regulatory burden related to business acquisition reports

August 5, 2020
Canadian securities administrators publish final amendments to syndicated mortgage regime

August 3, 2020
Canadian securities administrators publish IIROC oversight review report

July 30, 2020
Ontario introduces interim registration and prospectus exemptions to facilitate start-up securities crowdfunding

July 2, 2020
Canadian securities regulators introduce guidance for flexible chief compliance officer arrangements for businesses

June 30, 2020
Canadian securities regulators release interim report on the CSA 2019-2022 Business Plan

June 25, 2020
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on self-regulatory organization framework

June 23, 2020
Canadian securities regulators collaborate to protect investors and enforce securities law: CSA Fiscal Year 2019/20 Enforcement Report

June 15, 2020
Securities regulators mark WEAAD with campaign encouraging Canadians to learn and watch for signs of financial abuse of older adults

June 11, 2020
Canadian securities regulators sign fintech co-operation agreement with the Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan

June 10 , 2020
Canadian securities regulators make it easier for portfolio managers to use client relationship management specialists

June 4, 2020
Canadian securities regulators reinforce disclosure expectations for mining issuers’ mineral resource estimates

June 4, 2020
Canadian securities regulators implement mandatory transparency of debt markets

June 4, 2020
Canadian securities regulators streamline at-the-market distribution regime

May 29, 2020
Temporary relief from certain regulatory filings available to registrants and unregistered capital markets participants due to COVID-19

May 29, 2020
Canadian securities regulators remind issuers of importance of disclosure in financial reporting

May 21, 2020
Canadian securities regulators provide update to investors in response to COVID-19

May 20, 2020
Temporary relief from certain regulatory filings available to investment funds and non-investment fund issuers due to COVID-19

May 1, 2020
Canadian securities regulators provide temporary relief to public companies with delayed annual meetings due to COVID-19

April 24, 2020
Canadian Securities regulators warn public about entity claiming to regulate derivatives

April 17, 2020
Canadian securities regulators temporarily increase short-term borrowing limits for mutual funds investing in fixed income

April 16, 2020
Canadian securities administrators provide update on syndicated mortgage regime

April 16, 2020
Canadian securities administrators adjust implementation date for client focused reforms

April 9, 2020
Canadian securities regulators provide update on changes to regulatory work in light of COVID-19

April 9, 2020
Joint statement by Canadian Securities Administrators and Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada on recent volatility in Canadian equity markets

April 3, 2000
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Filing Extension Relief Granted by Way of a Blanket Oder in Response to Covid-19

March 23, 2020
Canadian securities regulators publish blanket relief for market participants due to COVID-19

March 20, 2020
Canadian securities regulators provide guidance on conducting Annual General Meetings during COVID-19 outbreak

March 19, 2020
Canadian securities regulators warn public of coronavirus-related investment scams

March 18, 2020
Canadian securities regulators to provide blanket relief for market participants due to COVID-19

March 16, 2020
Canadian securities regulators provide update on COVID-19 and potential filing delays by reporting issuers

March 9, 2020
Canadian securities regulators encourage informed investing for Fraud Prevention Month

March 5, 2020
Canadian securities regulators adopt harmonized pre-file review of prospectuses

March 5, 2020
Canadian securities regulators propose changes to tackle financial exploitation and diminished mental capacity of older and vulnerable clients

February 27, 2020
Canadian securities regulators propose new nationally harmonized crowdfunding rules

February 20, 2020
Canadian securities regulators adopt ban on deferred sales charges

February 13, 2020
Canadian securities regulators seek additional comment on proposed rule for Non-GAAP and other financial measures

January 23, 2020
Canadian securities regulators provide update on trading fee rebate pilot study

January 23, 2020
Canadian securities regulators release detailed data from review of women on boards and in executive officer positions

January 16, 2020
Canadian securities regulators publish additional guidance for entities facilitating the trading of crypto assets

CSA News Releases

DateTitle

December 19, 2019
Canadian securities regulators move forward with embedded commissions bans

Decemeber 12, 2019
Canadian securities regulators announce review of framework for self-regulatory organizations

November 12, 2019
Canadian securities regulators sign fintech co-operation agreement with the Monetary Authority of Singapore

November 12, 2019
Canadian securities regulators outline corporate governance disclosure expectations for cannabis issuers

October 24, 2019
Canadian Securities Regulators announce review of Automatic Securities Disposition Plans

October 3, 2019
Canadian securities regulators propose changes to auditor oversight rules

October 3, 2019
Canadian securities regulators implement investor protection reforms, strengthening the client-registrant relationship across Canada

October 2, 2019
Canadian securities regulators release data regarding women on boards and in executive officer positions

October 1, 2019
Canadian securities regulators publish latest Investor Education activities

September 12, 2019
Canadian securities regulators propose eight initiatives to reduce regulatory burden for investment funds

September 5, 2019
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on proposed amendments to business acquisition report requirements

August 1, 2019
Canadian Securities Regulators Issue Guidance on Climate Change-related Disclosure

June 26, 2019
Canadian Securities Administrators increase digital presence in fight against securities misconduct: Fiscal Year 2018/19 Enforcement Report

June 21, 2019
Canadian securities regulators set out suggested practices for working with older or vulnerable clients

June 13, 2019
Canadian securities regulators release report on 2016-2019 Achievements and 2019-2022 Business Plan

May 23, 2019
IIROC and CSA provide update on conflicts of interest arising from soliciting dealer arrangements

May 9, 2019
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on proposed amendments for at-the-market shelf distributions

May 2, 2019
Canadian securities regulators outline next steps on the development of an integrated information system

April 18, 2019
Canadian securities regulators publish IIROC oversight review report

April 18, 2019
Regulators sign an agreement with the Financial Conduct Authority

April 18, 2019
Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators continues work on collaboration and information sharing at its Annual Meeting

March 28, 2019
The Canadian Securities Administrators renew term of Chair and appoint new Vice-Chair

March 18, 2019
Canadian securities regulators mark Fraud Prevention Month with wide range of activities

March 15, 2019
Canadian securities regulators propose additional amendments to syndicated mortgage regime, following comment period

March 14, 2019
Canadian securities regulators consult on regulatory framework for crypto-asset trading platforms

March 14, 2019
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on proposed designated benchmarks rule

March 12, 2019
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on the internalization of trade orders

February 26, 2019
Canadian securities regulators release detailed data from review of women on boards and in executive officer positions

CSA News Releases

DateTitle

December 18, 2018
Canadian securities regulators publish trading fee rebate pilot study for comment

November 29, 2018
Canadian securities regulators caution issuers about problematic promotional activities

November 5, 2018
Canadian securities regulators encourage investors to look out for ETF Facts

October 19, 2018
Canadian securities regulators issue guidance regarding disruption of mail service

October 18, 2018
Canadian securities regulators publish details of market disruption coordination process

October 10, 2018
Canadian securities regulators publish guidance on disclosure expectations for cannabis issuers

October 4, 2018
Canadian securities regulators publish amendments to finalize Alternative Mutual Funds Framework

October 2, 2018
Canadian securities regulators highlight cross-country activities for Investor Education Month and World Investor Week

September 27, 2018
Canadian securities regulators release fourth review regarding women on boards and executive officer positions

September 17, 2018
CSA Appoints new Secretary General

September 13, 2018
Canadian securities regulators announce agreement with Kx to deliver advanced post-trade analysis

September 13, 2018
Canadian securities regulators propose rules to prohibit certain embedded commissions

September 6, 2018
Canadian securities regulators propose rule regarding non-GAAP and other financial measures

August 23, 2018
Canadian securities regulators issue guidance on bail-in debt regime

August 1, 2018
Canadian securities regulators provide update on trading fees and rebates pilot study

July 27, 2018
Canadian securities regulators advise of unauthorized access to National Registration Database

July 26, 2018
Canadian securities regulators provide update on approach to determining director and audit committee member independence

July 19, 2018
Canadian securities regulators highlight common deficiencies in issuers’ continuous disclosure

July 19, 2018
Canadian Securities Regulators Publish Final Amendments on Report of Exempt Distribution

July 10, 2018
Canadian Securities Administrators Publish Report on 2017/18 Enforcement Activities

July 4, 2018
Canadian securities regulators publish MFDA oversight review report

July 3, 2018
Canadian securities regulators publish annual report highlighting investor education campaigns and activities

June 21, 2018
Canadian securities regulators align to publish harmonized response to concerns with the client-registrant relationship

June 15, 2018
Securities regulators urge Canadians to watch for red flags of financial abuse of older Canadians

June 14, 2018
Canadian securities regulators seek second round of input on proposed business conduct rules for derivatives dealers and advisers

June 11, 2018
Canadian securities regulators provide additional guidance on securities law implications for offerings of tokens

June 6, 2018
CSA Investor Alert: Caution urged for Canadians investing with crypto-asset trading platforms

May 24, 2018
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on post-trade transparency requirements for government and corporate debt securities

May 24, 2018
Canadian securities regulators focus on areas for reducing regulatory burden for investment funds

April 26, 2018
Statutory Notice 531-16 made under Ontario Regulation 498/06

April 26, 2018
Canadian securities regulators publish IIROC oversight review report

April 23, 2018
Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators holds its Annual Meeting

April 19, 2018
Canadian securities regulators seek input on the proposed derivatives registration rule

April 12, 2018
Canadian securities regulators outline disclosure expectations for real estate reporting issuers

April 12, 2018
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on soliciting dealer arrangements

April 5, 2018
Canadian securities regulators report on climate change-related disclosure project

April 5, 2018
Backgrounder: CSA Staff Notice 51-354 Report on Climate change-related Disclosure Project

March 29, 2018
Canadian securities regulators publish amendments relating to designated rating organizations

March 29, 2018
Canadian securities administrators adopt amendments related to reselling securities of foreign issuers

March 27, 2018
Canadian securities administrators announce policy projects aiming to reduce regulatory burden in public markets

March 16, 2018
Canadian securities regulators provide update on the consideration of trading fee rebate pilot study

March 7, 2018
Canadian securities administrators propose changes to the syndicated mortgage regime

February 7, 2018
Canadian securities regulators publish revised disclosure expectations for issuers with U.S. marijuana-related activities

February 7, 2018
Canadian securities regulators sign agreement with the French Autorité des marchés financiers

January 12, 2018
Canadian securities regulators issue statement following rescission of the Cole Memorandum