Accountant

Overview

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. Its mandate is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets, enhance confidence in the market, promote capital formation, and contribute to the stability of the financial system by reducing systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities and includes a contribution to national and global securities regulation development.

The Trading and Markets Division regulates market infrastructure entities in Ontario, including self‑regulatory organizations (SRO), investor protection funds (IPF), exchanges, alternative trading systems, and clearing agencies. It also oversees derivatives regulation, dealer polic...