The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the largest securities regulator in Canada, enforcing securities laws in the province of Ontario. As a crown corporation, it is answerable to the provincial government and works to ensure that investors have access to fair and efficient capital markets. The OSC also has an important role in educating investors about financial literacy so they can make informed decisions when investing their money.The OSC oversees all aspects of trading on stock exchanges such as Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), Canadian National Stock Exchange (CNQ) and Aequitas NEO exchange. It monitors compliance with both provincial legislation regulating public companies listed on these exchanges as well as federal regulations governing investment dealers who provide services related to investments or advice regarding investments for clients across Canada.The OSC ensures that market participants comply with applicable rules by conducting reviews, investigations into potential breaches of those rules and taking enforcement action if necessary including administrative penalties or criminal prosecution where appropriateIn addition, the OSC provides investor protection through its Investor Education Fund which supports initiatives aimed at improving investor knowledge about investing safely while avoiding frauds or scams involving unregistered products/services offered by unregulated entities operating outside legal requirements imposed by regulators like itself. By providing information resources such as online courses & seminars, webinars, publications & videos; it helps individuals become more financially literate so they can protect themselves from unscrupulous activities & make better decisions when making investments .In this way ,the commission plays a vital role not only protecting investors but also helping them grow their wealth through sound decision-making based on reliable information sources.
