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IIROC shouldn’t have court authority to collect fines: lawyer

Wrongdoers are already adequately disciplined, and harmed investors won't benefit, says lawyer

By Staff |May 12, 2017

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No jury trials for Securities Act offences

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed two appeals from Alberta defendants seeking a right to trial by jury for Securities Act offences. This decision upholds the December 2015 ruling by the Alberta Court of Appeal in the same matters. The appellants, Ronald Aitkens and Jeremy (Jay) Peers, are each facing charges under the Securities […]

By Staff |February 27, 2017

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Repeat offender arrested after JSOT Alberta investigation

A former mutual fund rep from Calgary has been charged with alleged breaches of the Criminal Code.

By Staff |February 21, 2017

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Manulife Financial to settle related class-action lawsuits

Manulife Financial Corporation has taken steps to settle pending class-action lawsuits in Ontario and Quebec.

By Staff |January 31, 2017

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