The Ontario government is reviewing the regulation of financial advisors and as part of this process, has released an Initial Consultation Document.

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The government’s Expert Committee to Consider Financial Advisory and Financial Planning Policy Alternatives is seeking feedback on the current regulatory framework and the potential need for additional policy measures.

You can provide feedback online or in writing until August 31, 2015.

Quick Facts:

  • The Expert Committee to Consider Financial Advisory and Financial Planning Policy Alternatives is an independent committee struck by Minister Sousa in April 2015 to review the regulation of financial advice and financial planning.
  • Ontario’s financial services sector employs more than 380,000 people. In 2014, the sector created jobs almost twice as fast as the overall Ontario economy.

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