OSC Staff Notice: 51-714 - OSC Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is inviting new applications for membership on its Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee (CDAC).

The Commission recognizes the critical importance of consulting with industry participants and other stakeholders in carrying out its mandate. The CDAC, established in 2002, advises staff on a range of matters including the planning, implementation and communication of its review program, and policy- and rule-making initiatives. The CDAC also serves as a forum to make staff aware of emerging issues and to critically assess its procedures.

The CDAC is made up of approximately fifteen individual members. The CDAC generally meets five times a year and members serve two-year terms. Members are expected to have extensive knowledge of continuous disclosure issues and a strong interest in securities regulatory policy as it relates to these issues. The CDAC is chaired by a Commission staff representative. The current chair is Kelly Gorman.

Representatives of reporting issuers, industry associations, advisors, investing organizations and any other interested persons are invited to apply in writing for membership on the CDAC indicating their areas of practice and relevant experience. Interested parties should submit their application by June 30, 2008.

Applications and any queries regarding CDAC may be forwarded to:

Kelly Gorman
Manager, Corporate Finance
Ontario Securities Commission
416-593-8251
[email protected]

May 30, 2008