The federal government is adding its voice to the increasing clamour for a single securities regulator.In Tuesday’s federal budget, the government says it supports the conclusions reached by the federally constituted Wise Persons’ Committee that delivered its final report in December. Budget documents note the federal government agrees with the WPC’s finding that the ideal […]
Conference planned for January 30
Industry supports call for national regulator
No justification for Canada remaining without a national regulator
A national regulator with multiple branches would in more economical, says study
Enforcement could benefit from more consistent approach but local knowledge is important
No differences among three models
Local expertise could be maintained
Legal opinions back up WPC recommendations
Regional commissioners would be appointed by Ottawa