Canadian Securities Administrators News and Regulatory Updates
Canada financial agency promotes money talks during Financial Literacy Month
Canada begins Financial Literacy Month in November with a national campaign focused on helping people build confidence in everyday financial decisions. The 2026 initiative from the Financial ...
FINTRAC annual report highlights record disclosures and compliance penalties in Canada
Canada's financial intelligence agency says its latest annual report shows expanded enforcement and intelligence activity against financial crime during 2025–26. The report outlines record ...
Canadian Securities Administrators finalize IFRS 18-related disclosure rule changes
Canada's securities regulators are moving to align financial disclosure rules with a new global accounting standard set to take effect in 2027. The changes keep certain performance measures under ...
Ontario Securities Commission warns on unregistered firms in Ontario
Ontario's market regulator is expanding its latest investor warning list with two names flagged as not registered to trade or advise on securities in the province. The alert covers Risance Ltd. ...
Canada launches charity framework consultations
Canada is opening a federal review of the rules governing registered charities as the sector remains a major provider of community services and a significant contributor to the economy. The ...
Canada tables red tape reduction bill to support economic growth and competitiveness
Canada is moving ahead with legislation aimed at cutting administrative burdens as Ottawa seeks to strengthen business competitiveness and economic growth. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali is ...
Canadian Securities Administrators urges long-term investing and fraud checks during investor education campaign
Canadian investors are facing a growing volume of online investment content as securities regulators push for greater caution around digital advice and unsolicited offers. The Canadian Securities ...
ATCO, Canadian Utilities ratings face negative watch as Emera deal advances
ATCO Ltd. and Canadian Utilities Ltd. are moving toward a potential ratings alignment with Emera as their planned merger structure reshapes access to capital. Fitch Ratings affirms the core issuer ...
Ontario court sentences Brampton man in OSC insider trading case
A years-long insider trading case tied to misuse of unpublished corporate press releases has resulted in a jail sentence and financial penalties in Ontario. The conviction centers on trading ...
Canadian Securities Administrators seek comment on unified IT integrity rule for market infrastructure
Canada's securities regulators are opening consultation on a proposed national rule to standardize information technology requirements across key market infrastructure entities. The initiative ...
Fintrac steps up anti-money laundering oversight after FATF review of Canada regime
Canada's anti-money laundering watchdog is highlighting a favorable international assessment as it expands enforcement and supervision across the financial system. The review comes as FINTRAC ...
Canada launches productivity tax deduction to spur business investment
Canada is rolling out a new tax incentive aimed at accelerating business investment as it seeks to strengthen domestic growth and competitiveness. The Productivity Mega Deduction expands immediate ...
Sulphur Springs Union School District GO bonds upgraded by Fitch, IDR affirmed with stable outlook
Structural protections on Sulphur Springs Union School District's general obligation debt support a higher rating even as the California district's broader credit profile remains unchanged. Fitch ...
FedNor invests $850,145 to expand Northern Ontario screen and music industries
Northern Ontario’s music, film and television industries are receiving new federal support aimed at building regional production capacity and workforce skills. The funding for Cultural ...
Morningstar DBRS confirms Canadian insurer, province and pension ratings
Morningstar DBRS marks its 50th year by reaffirming several Canadian credit ratings in August and September 2026. The actions cover an insurer, a provincial government and a pension-related ...
FINTRAC penalizes Ontario credit union over anti-money laundering compliance failures
Canada's financial intelligence regulator is stepping up enforcement of anti-money laundering rules with a penalty against a provincial credit union in Ontario. The action targets Caisse populaire ...
FINTRAC levies penalty on Ontario credit union over AML compliance breach
Canada’s anti-money laundering enforcement drive is intensifying as regulators increase scrutiny of financial institutions’ compliance controls. Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Limited, based ...
FINTRAC levies C$676,500 penalty on Caisse populaire acadienne over AML compliance failures
Canada's financial crime regulator has penalized Caisse populaire acadienne ltée, a federally regulated credit union based in Caraquet, New Brunswick, after finding breaches of anti-money ...
Canada expands sanctions on Iranian entities and officials over internet controls
Canada is adding new sanctions on Iranian individuals and organizations as it keeps pressure on Tehran over human rights violations and online repression. The latest measures target groups and ...
Canada tribunal finds Chinese forged grinding media threaten domestic industry
Canada’s trade enforcement process is moving into the duty collection stage after a tribunal ruling on forged grinding media imports from China. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal says ...
Ontario Securities Commission warns on five unregistered investment firms
Ontario's market regulator is flagging a new group of firms that it says are not registered to trade or advise on securities in the province. The warning covers five names listed between September ...
