OSC Seeks Members for Investor Advisory Panel

TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is inviting applications for membership on its Investor Advisory Panel. Established in 2010, the Panel is seeking several new members for a two-year term to join the other continuing members.

“The OSC thanks Nancy Averill and Stan Buell for their significant contributions to the success of the Investor Advisory Panel since its inception,” said Mary Condon, Vice-Chair of the OSC. “The Investor Advisory Panel is an important voice for investors in the regulatory process, and the new members will be selected to ensure that the Panel continues to represent a broad range of relevant experience, skills, knowledge and perspectives.”

For information on the Investor Advisory Panel’s activities and details on how to submit an application, please visit the investor section of the OSC website at www.osc.ca

The OSC administers and enforces securities legislation in the province of Ontario. The OSC’s statutory mandate is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices and to foster fair and efficient capital markets and confidence in capital markets.

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