Office address: Tour de la Bourse 2010-800, Square Victoria Montréal (Québec) H4Z 1J2
Website: https://www.securities-administrators.ca/
Year established: 2004
Company type: securities and securities finance
Employees: 11-50 employees
Expertise: finance
Parent company: N.A.
CEO and key people: Stan Magidson, Chair
Financing Status: N.A.
Canadian Securities Administrators is the organization of financial regulators covering Canada’s provinces and territories. Its main goal is to improve and coordinate regulation across the nation’s capital markets.
The CSA was formally organized in 2004 and has been instrumental in overseeing securities regulation across Canada.
The CSA is made up of securities regulatory authorities from each province and territory. It promotes consistent regulations, investor protection, and fair and efficient capital markets. Through each member’s collaborative efforts, the CSA has been a driving force in maintaining the integrity and stability of Canadian securities.
The CSA offers a range of services to support businesses in complying with securities regulations. Key offerings include:
The culture at the Canadian Securities Administrators is characterized by professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to regulatory excellence. With a focus on transparency, accountability, and investor-centric practices, the CSA fosters an environment that values integrity, diversity, and the expertise of its employees and stakeholders.
Stan Magidson was elected Chair of the CSA in 2022 for a three-year term. He also serves as the chair and CEO of the Alberta Securities Commission.
Stan brings extensive experience and leadership to the CSA. With a distinguished background in securities regulation, he plays a vital role in guiding the CSA's strategic direction and ensuring effective regulatory oversight. Stan’s commitment to investor protection, market integrity, and collaboration within the industry has been instrumental in advancing the CSA's mission.
As a trusted authority in securities regulation, the CSA empowers businesses to navigate the regulatory landscape in Canada while upholding investor protection and market integrity. By leveraging the offerings and expertise of the CSA, financial regulators can enhance their compliance practices, build trust with investors, and thrive within the framework of a robust regulatory environment.
Industry association representing $4.5 trillion in assets calls on regulators to modernise Canada's take-over bid and derivative disclosure framework
The fake accounts look real - and the fee to unlock them is the whole trap
The fight over who governs prediction markets now reaches Canadian investors
New guidance flags when promoting foreign ETFs crosses into prospectus territory
Foreign funds now hold a quarter of retail ETF assets, and regulators are setting expectations
Industry group urges the Ontario Securities Commission to prioritise transparency and efficiency before raising fees on market participants
One firm type saw complaints spike far above the rest - and regulators are watching closely
The regulator spelled out the fine print on prospectus-free raises up to $50 million
One approval will carry nationwide, easing capital-raising for firms already listed in Canada
The tool has raised $3.7 billion in a year - now the rules around it are changing