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Welcome to the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization

We are the pan-Canadian self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers, mutual fund dealers, and trading activity on Canada’s debt and equity marketplaces.

Our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. 
Our vision is to be an agile and trusted regulator—helping the industry deliver the right financial outcomes for investors.

Learn about CIRO’s public interest mandate by watching our mandate video on the About Us page.

Check out CIRO’s Annual Priorities and Three-Year Strategic Plan.

Highlights

Rule amendments — Request for comments — Proposal to harmonize CIRO Continuing Education (CE) Programs

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is proposing rule amendments to its continuing education (CE) programs under the Investment Dealer Partial Consolidated (IDPC) Rules and the Mutual Fund Dealer (MFD) Rules as part of its commitment to developing harmonized Continuing Education (CE) rules.

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What CIRO Does with Member Conduct Complaints

Have you ever wondered what happens when there is a complaint about misconduct at an investment or mutual fund dealer?

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CIRO Welcomes Kevin Kennedy as new Board Director

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is pleased to announce that Kevin Kennedy has been appointed to CIRO’s Board of Directors as an Industry Director, effective December 10, 2024.

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Decoding Great Leadership: Lessons from a Canadian Navy Commander by Georgina Whitehead, Chief Human Resources Officer

We had the honour of hosting Commander Paul Smith a few weeks ago to share some of his experiences on leadership during his time in the Canadian Navy.

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