Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In Canada, financial abuse is one of the most common forms of abuse targeting older people. Victims often don’t realize, or don’t want to consider, that they’ve been victimized, especially if a friend or family member is involved. Learn more

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) continues to implement its Seniors Strategy and its vision for a stronger and more secure financial future for all Ontario seniors. The OSC recently announced members of the Seniors Expert Advisory Committee for 2021-2022 to advise staff on securities-related policy, operational, education and outreach activities as it relates to Ontario’s older investors.

Signs of Financial Elder Abuse

Everyone has a role to play in identifying and preventing financial elder abuse. If someone tells you they are being abused, pressured or coerced, it is best to believe them, take their claims seriously, ask questions and offer support. Here are 7 signs to remember

Meet Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge and expert on matters involving older adults.

We recently sat down with Laura to talk about the well-being of seniors and the work of CanAge during the pandemic. Full interview

Share Your Experiences and Views

The OSC's Office of Economic Growth and Innovation (Innovation Office) is surveying investors and businesses to understand their experiences and views on the use of technology for certain processes and requirements. The information will help inform modernizing regulation initiatives as well as design a potential test theme for a new regulatory testing environment.

✏️ Take the survey as an investor
✏️ Take the survey as a regulated firm or technology provider 

The Innovation Office supports and encourages innovative business models. Learn more about the team, its charter and initiatives at OSCinnovation.ca.

Fee Calculator

Do you know how much in investment fees you are paying? Fees can reduce the return on your investments. Use the Fee Calculator to understand the impact of fees on your portfolio over time. Try the Fee Calculator

Protect Against Identity Theft

Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to commit fraud. They may use your name, SIN, credit card or investment account information. Here are 6 ways to protect yourself

Report Fraud

Financial fraud can be a stressful and time-consuming experience. If you suspect that you've been defrauded, it's important to react quickly. Follow these 4 steps when reporting fraud

Ban on Deferred Sales Charges

The OSC previously announced that it is moving to ban deferred sales charges (DSC) on mutual funds in Ontario.

On June 3, the OSC published local final amendments to NI 81-105, that prohibit the payment by fund organizations of upfront sales commissions to dealers, which will result in the discontinuation of all forms of the DSC option. Learn more

TFSA Maximizer Schemes

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning Canadians about participating in tax schemes where promoters are claiming that individuals can transfer funds out of their registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) or registered retirement income fund (RRIF) into a tax-free savings account (TFSA) without paying taxes and without regard to the annual TFSA contribution limit. Learn more

Abonnez-vous au Bulletin aux investisseurs

Investor News will available in French later this year.

Cette année, Investor News sera offert en français sous le nom de Bulletin aux investisseurs.

Abonnez-vous pour vous tenir au courant des toutes dernières initiatives conçues pour les investisseurs, des ressources éducatives, des avertissements de fraude, et bien plus encore! Abonnez-vous dès maintenant