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Investors

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) regulates capital markets in Ontario, and an essential part of its role is developing rules and guidelines that protect investors.

Investor protection

A key part of the OSC’s mandate is investor protection. Learn how we work to protect investors and promote investor engagement and education through our Investor Office.

Investor resources

Learn about the OSC resources available to investors, like our investor education website GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca, and other investing tools and calculators.

Investor research and reports

The OSC improves its knowledge and understanding of important investor needs and issues through polls, surveys, interviews, and online research panels, and by working with behavioural experts. Find research and reports prepared by the Investor Office.

Investor warnings and alerts

The OSC issues investor warnings and alerts to the public about possible harmful activity.

Check before you invest

Learn how to recognize the signs of fraud and protect yourself against investment scams.

OSC in the Community

Our outreach program offers investor education sessions about fraud prevention, the basics of investing, and the client-advisor relationship. Find upcoming events in your area, and learn how to request a presentation.

Investor Advisory Panel

The Investor Advisory Panel solicits and represents the views of investors on the OSC’s policies and rule-making initiatives. Read their latest submissions, research and initiatives.

Investor News

Keep up to date with the latest investor news and resources by signing up for our bi-weekly newsletter.

The OBSI Joint Regulators Committee

Learn about the OSC’s role on the Joint Regulators Committee and the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments.

@smarter_money on Twitter

Always check the registration of any person or business trying to sell you an #investment or give you investment advice. Visit https://t.co/nwEKpmDLLA #FinLit pic.twitter.com/yvh9ckUFaN
— GetSmarterAboutMoney (@smarter_money) August 9, 2022

If you do fall victim to #fraud, be cautious of secondary #scams through email or phone where the fraudster tries to help you recover lost money for a fee or claims to be a part of a government or police agency. https://t.co/xkecraaa8h https://t.co/8JuUqMWTWm
— GetSmarterAboutMoney (@smarter_money) August 9, 2022

#DidYouKnow? You can support a child in your extended family, or the child of a close friend in your life, by opening an #RESP in their name. https://t.co/pxSD6CvaNC #savingfortomorrow pic.twitter.com/YBxX7PCyVp
— GetSmarterAboutMoney (@smarter_money) August 9, 2022

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@OSC_news on Twitter

OSC investor warnings and alerts for July 12-August 2, 2022: https://t.co/zSpF6QYCu5 pic.twitter.com/uCHXg679BC
— OSC News (@OSC_News) August 2, 2022

As part of Ontario’s Digital and Data Directive, the OSC publishes an inventory of datasets, which users can access free of charge. Learn more about the OSC’s publicly available datasets here: https://t.co/rUHOjpDuNh pic.twitter.com/52LJyNLJnl
— OSC News (@OSC_News) July 29, 2022

Alberta and Saskatchewan securities regulators expand the self-certified investor prospectus exemption to facilitate investment: https://t.co/21vjuhjsBy pic.twitter.com/2O9crnfED6
— OSC News (@OSC_News) July 28, 2022

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