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Explore our initiatives, submissions, research, and statistics—resources that provide insight, evidence, and practical solutions to help shape Canada’s investment industry and inform investors, market participants, and policymakers.

News release

SIMA responds to final phase of CIRO’s rule-consolidation project

Published on: June 12, 2026
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN
Submission

Final phase of CIRO’s rule-consolidation project

Published on: June 11, 2026
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN

This submission helps shape a single, harmonized regulatory framework that will govern both investment dealers and mutual fund dealers in Canada.

Submission

CIRO’s proposed dual registration amendments

Published on: June 11, 2026
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN

This submission supports a more flexible and efficient regulatory framework that simplifies how investment dealers operate and serve clients.

Submission

CIRO rule-consolidation project phase 5

Published on: June 24, 2025
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN

CIRO’s rule consolidation will directly affect how firms operate, supervise activities, and maintain compliance across Canada.

News release

SIMA supports clarity and consistency for phase 5 of CIRO’s rule-consolidation project

Published on: June 24, 2025
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN
News release

IFIC makes submission on phase 4 of CIRO’s rule-consolidation project

Published on: February 6, 2025
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN
Submission

CIRO rule-consolidation project phase 4

Published on: February 4, 2025
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN

Consolidated CIRO rules will directly shape how investment dealers and mutual fund dealers operate, comply, and support clients under a unified regulatory framework.

News release

IFIC makes submission on phase 3 of CIRO’s rule-consolidation project

Published on: July 19, 2024
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN
Submission

CIRO rule-consolidation project phase 3

Published on: July 17, 2024
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN

Outlines industry recommendations to ensure CIRO’s consolidated rulebook is implemented efficiently, consistently, and without unnecessary regulatory or operational burden.

Submission

Advancing a consolidated rule framework for dealers

Published on: March 11, 2024
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN

CIRO’s rule-consolidation will shape how dealers operate and how consistently rules are applied across the investment industry.

News release

IFIC makes submission on phase 2 of CIRO’s rule-consolidation project

Published on: March 11, 2024
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN
News release

IFIC makes submission on CIRO’s Rule Consolidation Project

Published on: December 20, 2023
Topic: CIRO rule-consolidation
Provided in: EN

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