The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is a Crown agency of the Government of Ontario, established in 1932 and headquartered in Toronto, that administers and enforces securities legislation in the Canadian province of Ontario. As Canada's largest securities regulator, it protects investors from unfair and fraudulent practices, fosters fair and efficient capital markets, and administers the Ontario Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act, with the Toronto Stock Exchange falling under its jurisdiction.
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Founding YearSourced to the subject's own account HeadquartersSourced to the subject's own accountToronto, Ontario, Canada 1 ScopeSourced to the subject's own account Geography
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1. Ontario Securities Commission (Wikipedia)
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Established in 1932 and subsequently amended through significant legislative reforms in 1945-47 and 1966, the Commission continues as an agent of the Crown in right of Ontario and is accountable to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario through the Minister of Finance.
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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is a Crown agency of the Government of Ontario
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As Canada's largest securities regulator, it protects investors from unfair and fraudulent practices, fosters fair and efficient capital markets, and administers the Ontario Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act, with the Toronto Stock Exchange falling under its jurisdiction.
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Wikidata: Ontario Securities Commission
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