Ilana Singer

The Ontario Securities Commission administers and enforces securities law in the province of Ontario. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk.

CIPF provides limited protection for property held by a member firm on behalf of an eligible client, if the member firm becomes insolvent. CIPF member firms are members of the New Self-Regulatory Organization of Canada (New SRO) that are: (i) investment dealers and/or (ii) mutual fund dealers that are not located exclusively in Quebec. CIPF coverage is custodial in nature. CIPF does not provide protection against any other type of risk or loss. If you have an eligible account with a member firm, and that firm becomes insolvent, CIPF works to ensure that property being held for you by the firm at that time is given back to you, within certain limits. Client property that is eligible for CIPF protection includes securities and cash, but excludes crypto assets. In certain circumstances, CIPF’s role may involve requesting the appointment of a trustee in bankruptcy. A complete list of CIPF Members, the CIPF Coverage Policy and contact information is available at www.cipf.ca.

The Ontario Securities Commission administers and enforces securities law in the province of Ontario. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk.

Northwind Professional Institute’s (‘Northwind’) mission is to provide uniquely tailored, ‘off-the-record’, forums for senior business executives and regulators/government representatives in a variety of key industries in Canada and the U.S. Since all sessions are invitation-only (limited to 50-60), the information shared and ensuing discussions are guaranteed to be stimulating, topical and indispensable to our participants to help continue the long-term viability – and economical health – of the industry/profession/business area and its key stakeholders.

The International Monetary Fund has a key position in promoting the health of the world economy. Established in 1944 as a part of the United Nations system, the IMFs primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries and their citizens to buy goods and services from each other. This is essential for sustainable economic growth and rising living standards. To maintain stability and prevent crises in the international monetary system, the IMF conducts surveillance of national, regional, and global economic and financial developments. It provides advice to its 190 member countries, encouraging them to adopt policies that foster economic stability, reduce their vulnerability to economic and financial crises, and raise living standards. The IMF also serves as a forum where its global membership can discuss the national, regional, and global consequences of their policies. The IMF makes financing temporarily available to member countries to help them address balance of payments problems—that is, when they find themselves short of foreign exchange to meet their payments to other countries. Finally, the IMF provides countries with training to help them build the expertise and institutions they need for economic stability and growth. Supporting all of these activities is the institutions work in economic research and statistics.

At McMillan LLP, we are a national business law firm that knows real-time solutions drive your success. With offices in Canadas major centres – Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal – McMillan provides exceptional industry insights in transportation, technology and technology transactions, infrastructure and construction, and natural resources and energy. Whether its a cross-border transaction, a complicated private equity deal, complex real estate financing, or a bet-the-company lawsuit or regulatory dispute, McMillan has the expertise leaders need to grow and succeed in the Canadian market or internationally.