Report outlines efforts to protect investors and markets
New regime consolidates the main requirements and exemptions in a single national instrument, except in Ontario
Investors encouraged to check the registration of a financial advisor or firm or
Goal is to harmonize the requirements used by the CSA and both SROs
List created in response to public enquiries
Comments from stakeholders due March 19
A number of issuers have been asked to improve their disclosure in future filings
Eight firms failed to meet minimum acceptable standards
CSA concludes changes not appropriate now
New rules designed to ensure market integrity, enhance investor confidence and preserve liquidity