The Ontario Securities Commission is seeking applicants for membership on its Small Business Advisory Committee.

Small issuers account for 40% of Ontario’s reporting issuers, representing approximately $10.5 billion in market capitalization.

The committee will advise OSC staff on the emerging issues and unique challenges faced by small issuers. It will discuss the development, implementation and communication of policies and practices, in order to promote efficient capital markets and help investors receive the information they need to make informed investment decisions.

The committee is seeking approximately 12 members who will meet five times annually.

Members will be selected for their extensive involvement with small issuers, their knowledge of continuous disclosure issues faced by such issuers and their strong interest in related policy matters.

The committee will be chaired by OSC staff representative Lisa Enright, a manager in the Corporate Finance Branch.

The OSC invites representatives of reporting issuers, industry associations, advisors, investing organizations and any other interested persons to apply in writing for membership on the committee.

Interested parties should submit their application indicating their areas of practice and relevant experience by February 4 to:

Lisa Enright
Manager, Corporate Finance
Ontario Securities Commission
416-593-3686
lenright@osc.gov.on.ca

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