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Voluntary frameworks

Voluntary industry frameworks and information

PAD information and sample form of PAD/PAC agreement

Published on: October 29, 2026
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Error corrections and adjustments voluntary industry framework

Published on: October 29, 2026
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Cybersecurity information

Published on: October 29, 2026
Topic: Fraud/scams
Provided in: EN

Updated August 2026

Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Voluntary industry framework for limitation periods on letters of indemnity (LOIs) and previous‑year adjustments

Published on: April 15, 2025
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Transfer authorization for registered investments form

Published on: March 18, 2025
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

First 60‑days processing – Voluntary industry framework

Published on: December 10, 2024
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Account-transfer information

Published on: April 4, 2024
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Document management information

Published on: January 5, 2024
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Finance – Comfort letter on the treatment of the tax‑free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) under Parts XVIII and XIX of the Income Tax Act

Published on: January 26, 2023
Topic: Taxation
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

DSC waivers due to investors’ financial hardship discussion framework

Published on: May 15, 2020
Topic: Client-focused reforms
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Submission to OECD – Foreign withholding tax treaty-relief submission

Published on: April 16, 2020
Topic: Taxation
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

CRA response letter – Advantage rules and promotional incentives

Published on: April 8, 2020
Topic: Taxation
Provided in: EN

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