IIAC actively represents the investment industry's views and interests to federal and provincial governments and their agencies, and to self-regulatory organizations (SROs), in areas such as securities and capital markets legislation and regulation, and fiscal and monetary policy.
IIAC works to ensure legislation and regulatory policy implemented by SROs, securities commissions, government bodies and other industry entities recognize our members' business realities and requirements.
To this end, we keep on top of the latest industry issues that impact our members and their clients through environmental scanning, research, key stakeholder relations and member feedback, developing balanced solutions that reflect both public interests and member needs.
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2013
IIAC Response to the CSA re: Mutual Fund FeesFri, Apr 12, 2013
IIAC and IFIC Letter to CRA Proposing CRA-Financial Industry Advisory GroupTue, Mar 19, 2013
IIAC-OSC Letter on Consultation Paper on New Capital-Raising ExemptionsFri, Mar 08, 2013
IIAC Letter to CSA re Futures Regulatory Regime for Unregistered FCM EntitiesFri, Mar 08, 2013
IIAC Letter to Finance Re Draft Technical AmendmentsFri, Feb 22, 2013
The IIAC Responds to CSA Consultation Paper 33-403 – Exploring a Best Interest Standard for AdvisorsFri, Feb 22, 2013
IIAC Response to Multilateral Instrument 45-311 Re Offering Memorandum ExemptionWed, Feb 20, 2013
IIAC Letter to CSA re OBSI Jurisdiction ExpansionThu, Feb 14, 2013
IIAC Response to CSA Staff Consultation Paper 91-301 - Model Provincial Rules re Derivatives Product Determination and ReportingMon, Feb 11, 2013
IIAC Letter to CSA re Market Data Pricing 2013Fri, Feb 08, 2013
IIAC Response Re Proposed IIROC Provisions Respecting Third Party Electronic Access to MarketplacesWed, Jan 23, 2013
IIAC Letter to Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan on PRPPsMon, Jan 21, 2013
IIAC Submission Re IIROC's Guidance on Clearing ArrangementsSun, Jan 20, 2013
IIAC Response Re IIROC's Outsourcing ArrangementsFri, Jan 18, 2013
IIAC Letter to OSC on Notice and Fee re Registrants' Securities or Assets Being AcquiredWed, Jan 16, 2013
IIAC Letter to FSCO Regarding Hardship UnlockingWed, Jan 16, 20132012
IIAC Letter to the Honourable Marie-Claude Blais, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, re Financial Services Regulatory AgencyThu, Dec 20, 2012
IIAC responds to IIROC Concept Paper on the Feasibility of Portfolio MarginingMon, Dec 17, 2012
IIAC Letter to CRA with Suggestions Regarding Small Business ConsultationsFri, Dec 07, 2012
Joint Industry Submission to IRS re: Electronic Transmission of W-8 FormsMon, Dec 03, 2012
IIAC Letter to Senate Standing Committee on National Finance re Bill C-45 as it Relates to PRPPsThu, Nov 29, 2012
IIAC Submission to the OSC in Response to the Request for Comments on Proposed Amendments to OSC Rule 13-502 Fees and Companion Policy 13-502CP FeesMon, Nov 26, 2012
Joint Industry Submission re FATCA Grandfathering DateWed, Nov 21, 2012
IIAC Submission re Impact of Financial Transaction Taxes by Foreign Jurisdictions on CanadaMon, Nov 19, 2012
IIAC Response to IIROC Compensation Structures for Retail Investment AccountsWed, Nov 14, 2012
IIAC Response to Finance on Second Tranche of PRPP RegulationsTue, Nov 13, 2012
Letter from IIAC to Revenue Quebec regarding 2012 Year Reporting ConcernsMon, Nov 12, 2012
IIAC Response to BCSC Proposed Conditions of Registration for BC Dealers Trading OTC SecuritiesFri, Nov 02, 2012
IIAC Letter to House of Commons Finance Committee on Bill C-45 as it Relates to Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs)Thu, Nov 01, 2012
IIAC 2013 Pre-Budget Remarks to House of Common Standing Committee on Finance Wed, Oct 24, 2012
IIAC Letter re Unclaimed Intangible Property Program ConsultationMon, Oct 22, 2012
IIAC Response to Manipulative and Deceptive Trading RFC Mon, Oct 15, 2012
IIAC Response to IIROC Restricted Dealer ProposalTue, Oct 09, 2012
IIAC Response to IIROC on Borrowing for Investment Purposes - Suitability and SupervisionTue, Oct 02, 2012
IIAC Response to BCBS-IOSCO Consultative Document re Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared DerivativesFri, Sep 28, 2012
IIAC Response to IIROC Electronic Trading RulesMon, Sep 24, 2012
Joint Industry Submission to IRS re: Draft Certificates W-8IMY, W-8ECI and W-8EXPThu, Sep 20, 2012
IIAC Submission re Proposed Amendments to NI 31-103 Cost Disclosure Performance Reporting and Client StatementsFri, Sep 14, 2012
IIAC Submission to CSA on Stage 2 on Point of Sale Disclosure for Mutual FundTue, Sep 11, 2012
IIAC Comments on Proposed Pooled Registered Pension Plan (PRPP) RegulationsMon, Sep 10, 2012
IIAC Letter to CFTC Regarding Cross-Border Application of Certain Swaps Provisions of the Commodity Exchange ActMon, Aug 27, 2012
ICSA Letter to CFTC on the Proposed Interpretive Guidance on the Cross-Border Application of Certain Swaps Provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act (RIN 3038–AD57)Mon, Aug 27, 2012
IIAC Letter to CRA re Clarifying Requirements to PayThu, Aug 23, 2012
IIAC Responds to CFTC Exemptive Order Regarding SwapsMon, Aug 13, 2012
IIAC Response to Private Member Bill on Reporting to the CRAMon, Aug 13, 2012
IIAC Letter to CRA Re Multi-Payment Tax Recovery FormsThu, Aug 09, 2012
ICSA Letter to Mark Carney, Chairman, Financial Stability BoardWed, Aug 08, 2012
IIAC Letter to CRA Regarding Use of W8-BENs as NR301 EquivalentsWed, Aug 08, 2012
IIAC Response to IIROC Marketplace ThresholdsWed, Aug 08, 2012
IIAC Pre-Budget Submission to the House of Commons Finance CommitteeTue, Jul 31, 2012
IIAC Letter to Minister Flaherty on Concerns with PRPPsMon, Jul 30, 2012
IIAC Letter to CRA Regarding De-Registering TFSAsFri, Jul 27, 2012
IIAC responds to Government consultations on Venture Capital Fri, Jul 27, 2012
IIAC Response to “Off Marketplace” Trades Wed, Jul 11, 2012
IIAC Response to 2012 OBSI Loss Assessment ConsultationMon, Jul 09, 2012
IIAC-IFIC Letter to Revenu Québec on Relevé 16 for Foreign Capital Gains and Investment IncomeThu, Jun 21, 2012
IIAC Response to IIROC Transparency of Short Selling and Failed TradesThu, May 31, 2012
IIAC Letter to CRA regarding New T5013 Requirements for NomineesTue, May 29, 2012
IIAC Letter to Finance Minister on Designated Stock ExchangesThu, May 24, 2012
IIAC Letter to Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services on Personal Property Security Act ReformThu, May 17, 2012
IIAC Request to CRA re Eliminating Un-Cost-Effective Correction ReportingThu, May 17, 2012
IIAC Response to IIROC Proposed Guidance on Short Sale and Short Marking Exempt Order DesignationsWed, May 02, 2012
Joint Industry Submission on REG-121647-10Mon, Apr 30, 2012
IIAC Comments on Proposed Regulations (REG-121647-10) re Capital Markets Business SectorMon, Apr 30, 2012
IIAC Request to CRA re RRSP and RRIF Contract NumbersFri, Apr 20, 2012
IIAC Comments on Proposed U.S. Treasury Regulations on Dividend Equivalents REG 120282-10Wed, Apr 11, 2012
IIAC Comments on Proposed Cost Basis Regulations for Debt Instruments and OptionsWed, Mar 14, 2012
IIAC’s comments on AMF’s notice regarding compensation of consumers of financial products and services (French Only)Wed, Mar 14, 2012
IIAC Letter to House of Commons Finance Committee on Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs)Mon, Mar 05, 2012
IIAC Response to Notice 45-401 Prospectus ExemptionsWed, Feb 29, 2012
Comments on Obligations Pertaining to Supervision Amendments to Article 4002Wed, Feb 29, 2012
IIAC Submission Re AML Consultation PaperWed, Feb 29, 2012
IIAC Response to Pre Marketing Proposals 2012Wed, Feb 29, 2012
IIAC Letter to Bourse de Montreal Concerning Circulaire 008-2012 (French only, English version available soon)Fri, Feb 24, 2012
IIAC Letter to Minister of Finance with Comments on PRPP Income Tax Act AmendmentsThu, Feb 16, 2012
IIAC Response Letter re Circuit BreakersMon, Feb 13, 2012
IIAC Letter to Securities CommissionsWed, Feb 08, 2012
IIAC Response to CSA Consultation Paper 91-403 on Derivatives: Surveillance and EnforcementWed, Jan 25, 2012
IIAC Letter to CRA Regarding NR301, 302 and 303 FormsSun, Jan 22, 2012
IIAC Letter to CSA on CTO DatabaseTue, Jan 03, 20122011
IIAC Comments on the Impact of the Proposed Volker Rule on the Marketplace for Canadian Government Securities Wed, Dec 21, 2011
IIAC Responds to Department of Finance Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations on Ascertaining Identity Fri, Dec 16, 2011
IIAC Letter to CRA regarding NR301, 302, and 303 FormsFri, Dec 16, 2011
IIAC Opening Remarks to Standing Senate Committee on National Finance on Bill C-13 re Registered Plan Anti-Avoidance Rules - December 6, 2011Fri, Dec 09, 2011
IIAC Letter to Senate Committee on Bill C-13 Anti-avoidance and Related Registered Plan ProvisionsFri, Dec 02, 2011
IIAC Letter to TreasuryThu, Nov 24, 2011
Review of Minimum Amount and Accredited Investor ExemptionsFri, Nov 18, 2011
IIAC Response to CSA - POS- Nov 10 2011Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Comments on the Proposed Acquisition of TMX Group, Alpha and CDS by Maple Group Acquisition CorporationWed, Nov 09, 2011
IIAC Requests Permanent Exemption from SEC Rule 17g-5Wed, Nov 02, 2011
Bill C-13 to Recommendations House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance on RRSP/RRIF Anti-Avoidance and Other RulesMon, Oct 31, 2011
IIAC Response to Dark Liquidity ProposalsFri, Oct 28, 2011
IIAC Pre-Budget Testimony to the House of Commons Standing Committee on FinanceThu, Oct 27, 2011
IIAC Letter to Minister of Finance with 2012 Pre-Budget RecommendationsMon, Oct 03, 2011
IIAC Letter to Finance and CRA Regarding RRSP and RRIF Anti-Avoidance ProposalsFri, Sep 23, 2011
IIAC Responses to Free-Form Questions in Red Tape Reduction Commission Online Questionnaire –September 23, 2011Fri, Sep 23, 2011
IIAC Responds to CSA on Cost Disclosure and Performance Reporting under National Instrument 31-103Tue, Sep 20, 2011
IIAC Response: OTC Trade Repository Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Proposed Guidance on the Guarantee by a Participant of a Trade Price for a Client OrderFri, Sep 09, 2011
IIAC Submission to CRTC on Do Not Email RegulationFri, Sep 09, 2011
IIAC Submission to Industry Canada on Do Not Email RegulationFri, Sep 09, 2011
IIAC Responds to CSA Proposal on Enhanced Oversight of Securitized ProductsWed, Aug 31, 2011
IIAC Letter - Proposed IIROC Debt Market Rule RewriteThu, Aug 25, 2011
IIAC Submission to CRA Requesting Delay in Implementation of NR 301 302 and 303 FormsWed, Aug 24, 2011
IIAC Letter to Commission de l'Accès à l'Information regarding Bourse LOPR RequirementsTue, Aug 23, 2011
IIAC Response to OBSI Loss Assessment ConsultationWed, Aug 10, 2011
IIAC Pre-Budget Submission to House of Commons Standing Committee on FinanceMon, Aug 08, 2011
IIAC Submission to the Bourse on June 9 Response on Large Open Position Reporting (LOPR)Fri, Jul 22, 2011
IIAC Letter to the Bourse and AMF on Draft Large Open Position Reporting (LOPR) Rule AmendmentsMon, Jul 18, 2011
IIAC Submission to Finance and CRA Regarding Budget and Ways and Means Motion RRSP Anti-Avoidance ProvisionsWed, Jul 13, 2011
IIAC Submission to IIROC on Outside Business ActivitiesMon, Jul 11, 2011
IIAC Comments on NI 23-103 Electronic Trading and Direct Electronic Access to MarketplacesFri, Jul 08, 2011
IIAC Letter to Finance with Additional Information re: Reason for Non-MTM Tax Treatment of Broker WarrantsThu, Jul 07, 2011
IIAC Comments on Amended National Policy 11-201Wed, Jun 29, 2011
Proposed Amendments to NI 21-101 Marketplace Operation and NI 23-101 Trading RulesTue, Jun 14, 2011
An Economic Study of Securities Market Data Pricing by Canadian Trading VenuesTue, Jun 07, 2011
IIAC Submission to U.S. Treasury and IRS on Notice 2011-34 (FATCA)Tue, Jun 07, 2011
IIAC Letter to Minister of Finance Proposing Tax-Reporting Efficiencies for Businesses and Government and Other IssuesThu, Jun 02, 2011
IIAC Letter to Minister of National Revenue Proposing Efficiencies for Businesses and Government in Tax AdministrationTue, May 31, 2011
IIAC Letter to Federal Department of Finance Suppporting Hong Kong Tax Treaty NegotiationsTue, May 31, 2011
IIAC Letter to Bourse de Montreal on Draft LOPR Confidentiality AgreementFri, May 27, 2011
IIAC Response Letter re: Draft Guidance Short Sale and Short Marking ExemptThu, May 26, 2011
IIAC Response Letter re: Short Sale RegsThu, May 26, 2011
IIAC Letter to Bourse de Montreal on Large Open Position Reporting (LOPR) Fri, May 20, 2011
IIAC Letter to Bourse de Montreal on Large Option Position Reporting(LOPR) Tue, Apr 12, 2011
IIAC Submission to Federal Red Tape Reduction CommissionThu, Mar 31, 2011
IIAC Response to OSC Staff Notice 54-701Thu, Mar 31, 2011
IIAC Letter to B.C. Finance Minister on HST ConsultationsThu, Mar 10, 2011
IIAC Remarks to the Red Tape Reduction CommissionThu, Mar 10, 2011
IIAC Submission to the Ontario Select Committee on the TMX-LSE MergerWed, Mar 09, 2011
IIAC Remarks to the Ontario Select Committee on the TMX-London Stock Exchange MergerWed, Mar 09, 2011
Proposals to implement the core principles of the Client Relationship ModelMon, Mar 07, 2011
IIAC Letter to Finance Urging Fair Tax Treatment of Broker WarrantsWed, Feb 16, 2011
IIAC Submission on Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs)Wed, Feb 16, 2011
IIAC Letter to B.C. Finance Minister re Double Taxation Agreement with Hong KongMon, Feb 14, 2011
IIAC Letter to Finance Minister Flaherty Encouraging Acceleration of Hong Kong Tax Treaty NegotiationsWed, Feb 02, 2011
Request for Comments: Rules Notice 10-0266 “Plain language rule re-write project: Dealing with clients, Proposed Rules 3400, 3900” (the “Notice”)Fri, Jan 14, 2011
Industry Response to CSA CP 91 401 on Over the Counter Derivatives Regulation in CanadaFri, Jan 14, 2011
IIAC Submission to Joint Regulators on Dark LiquidityThu, Jan 13, 20112010
Letter to OBSI Re 2010 Terms of ReferenceTue, Nov 30, 2010
Submission on AML RequirementsFri, Nov 19, 2010
IIAC Comments on U.S. FATCA&HIRE Act ImplementationWed, Nov 10, 2010
Pre-Budget Consultations House of Commons Standing Committee on FinanceWed, Oct 27, 2010
Administrative Notice Guidance Note Anti Money Laundering Compliance GuidanceMon, Oct 18, 2010
Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 31103 National Instrument 33109 and OSC Rule 33506 the AmendmentsFri, Oct 08, 2010
Rules Notice 10-0227 – Award Limit and Costs Awards for IIROC Arbitration ProgramThu, Oct 07, 2010
Comment Paper to the CSA on National Instrument 54-101 – Securityholder Communications Process in CanadaThu, Sep 02, 2010
Request for Comments: Rules Notice 10-0155 "Proposed Personal Financial Dealing and Outside Business Activities Proposals"Fri, Aug 27, 2010
IIAC Recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on FinanceThu, Aug 12, 2010
IIROC Request for comments: Rules Notice 10-0163 "Proposed over-the-counter securities fair pricing rule and confirmation disclosure requirements"Mon, Jul 12, 2010
U.S. Taxation of Substitute DividendsFri, Jul 09, 2010
IIAC Comments on IIROC’s Proposed Fee ModelFri, Jun 25, 2010
Request for Comments: Rules Notice 10-0085 “Plain language rule rewrite project – Proposed Rule 3100, Business Conduct and Proposed Rule 3200, Client Accounts” (the “Notice”)Tue, Jun 22, 2010
Request for Comments: Rules Notice 10-0097 "Trade Confirmation and Matching Requirements"Mon, Jun 07, 2010
IIAC Letter to L. Kottachchi, Finance Canada re Bill C9 Excise Tax Act AmendmentsThu, Jun 03, 2010
Cross-Border Clearing and Settlement ArrangementsWed, Jun 02, 2010
IIAC Response to IIROC Notice on Locked and Crossed MarketsFri, May 28, 2010
Happy 40th CDSThu, May 13, 2010
Request for comments on draft "Requirements and Best Practices for distribution of non-arm’s-length investment products"Fri, May 07, 2010
IIAC Provides Recommendations to Federal Government on Retirement Income AdequacyWed, May 05, 2010
IIAC Letter to I. Bastasic, CRA re CRA Notice 250Wed, Apr 21, 2010
Task Force on Financial LiteracyMon, Apr 19, 2010
Letter to CRTC - CRTC 2010-130 - Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules - Financial and insurance products and services offered to existing clientsFri, Apr 09, 2010
IIAC Recommendations for Regulation of Direct Market Access and Sponsored Access ArrangementsWed, Mar 31, 2010
Ontario BudgetFri, Mar 26, 2010
IIAC Comments on IIROC Arbitration ProgramFri, Mar 19, 2010
IIAC Letter to Finance Canada ADM on CRA Notice 250Tue, Mar 16, 2010
Summary of 2010 Key Budget Points for IIAC MembersFri, Mar 05, 2010
IIAC Response to Request for Comments Regarding Statement of Priorities For Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011Mon, Feb 22, 2010
Pre-Budget RecommendationsFri, Feb 19, 2010
IIAC Comments on Proposed Basis Reporting RegulationsMon, Feb 08, 2010
IIAC Response to CSA Request for Comment on NI 24-101 - Institutional Trade MatchingFri, Jan 29, 20102009
IIAC Response to CSA Consultation Paper on Dark PoolsWed, Dec 30, 2009
Request for comments on draft guidance note: Know-your-client and Suitability Guidelines the Guidance NoteFri, Dec 18, 2009
Harmonized Sales TaxFri, Dec 11, 2009
Expanded Industry Consultation with the Basel Committee on Banking SupervisionTue, Dec 08, 2009
IIAC Submission to the U.S. Ways and Means Committee on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009Fri, Nov 20, 2009
ICSA Response to FATF RecommendationThu, Nov 19, 2009
ICSA Response to Transparency of Structured Finance Products Consultation PaperThu, Nov 19, 2009
IIAC Submission to CIPF Regarding Type 2 IntroducersWed, Nov 04, 2009
National Instrument 23-102 - Use of Client Brokerage CommissionsFri, Oct 23, 2009
Implementation of Point of Sale Disclosure for Mutual FundsFri, Oct 16, 2009
Letter to Ontario Minister of FinanceThu, Oct 15, 2009
Letter to British Columbia Minister of FinanceThu, Oct 15, 2009
IIAC Submission to CRA on Proposed Forms for Canadian Non-ResidentsTue, Sep 29, 2009
IIAC QI Committee Comments on US 2010 Revenue ProposalsTue, Sep 29, 2009
IIAC Response to MFDA Request for Comments - Proposed Amendments to MFDA Rule 2.4.1Thu, Sep 17, 2009
IIAC Responds to CCIR Point of Sale Consultation DocumentFri, Sep 11, 2009
IIAC Comments on Proposed Do Not Email LegislationFri, Aug 21, 2009
Pre-Budget Recommendations to Standing Committee on FinanceFri, Aug 14, 2009
Registration Reform SummaryThu, Aug 13, 2009
IIAC Response to Heritage Canada re Can you trust your financial advisorWed, Jul 29, 2009
IIAC Response to CBC re Can you trust your financial advisorWed, Jul 29, 2009
IIAC Responds to IIROC’s Client Relationship ModelThu, Jul 23, 2009
ICSA Response to the International Organization of Securities CommissionsThu, Jul 23, 2009
OTC Fair Pricing Comment LetterThu, Jul 16, 2009
Proposed Amendments to Dealer Member Rule 1300.1 – Trading in Securities of US OTC IssuersMon, Jul 13, 2009
IIAC Submission to the IRS on Announcement 2008-98: Proposed Amendments to QI Agreement and Audit GuidanceFri, Jun 26, 2009
Summary of CSA Notice and Request for Comment on the Implementation of Point of Sale Disclosure for Mutual FundsThu, Jun 25, 2009
ICSA’s Letter to the Chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regarding the Industry’s Willingness to Provide Comment to the FSBFri, Jun 19, 2009
ICSA's Letter to IOSCO's Task Force on Unregulated Markets and Products Providing Comments on their Consultation ReportFri, Jun 19, 2009
Marketplace Fees for Access Trading and DataFri, Jun 19, 2009
IIAC Summary IIROC OTCBB RuleFri, May 29, 2009
Letter to IIROC - Procedures for Order Marker Corrections (UMIR 6.2(1) and MIN 08-0033 New Procedures for Order Marker Corrections)Mon, May 25, 2009
TSX Request for Comments – Security Holder Approval Requirements for AcquisitionsFri, May 08, 2009
Summary of Revised Client Relationship ModelFri, Apr 24, 2009
Testimony to the House of Commons Standing Committee on FinanceThu, Apr 02, 2009
Letter to Ontario PremierFri, Mar 20, 2009
IIROC Amendments to Complaint Handling Requirements – Client Complaint Handling Rule and Guidance Note and Amendments to IIROC Dealer Member Rules 19-37 and 2500Tue, Mar 17, 2009
IIAC Submission to the IRS on Notice 2009-17: Information Reporting of Customer’s Basis in Securities TransactionsMon, Mar 16, 2009
IIAC Comment Letter on CSA Consultation Paper 11-405: Securities Regulatory Proposals Stemming from the 2007-08 Credit Market Turmoil and its Effect on the ABCP Market in CanadaFri, Feb 20, 2009
Summary of 2009 Key Budget PointsWed, Jan 28, 2009
IIAC Ontario Budget RecommendationsMon, Jan 26, 2009
IIAC Budget RecommendationsThu, Jan 22, 2009
IIAC Response - Amendments for Trade ThroughFri, Jan 16, 2009
Pre-Budget RemarksFri, Jan 09, 2009
IIAC Comment Letter on Rule 13-502 FeesFri, Jan 09, 2009
IIAC Submission to US Treasury re Securities Basis Reporting by Qualified IntermediariesFri, Jan 09, 2009
IIAC Submission re IIROC Registration ReformFri, Jan 09, 20092008
IIAC Response to Request for Comments on Point of Sale FrameworkMon, Dec 22, 2008
Comments to IIROC on Best Practices for Product Due DiligenceWed, Dec 17, 2008
Response to OBSI Change in Terms of Reference - Oct 2008Fri, Nov 07, 2008
IIAC Update on Framework 81-406 Fri, Oct 24, 2008
Request for Comment: Extension of MFDA Suspension of Rule 2.4.1 – Advisor IncorporationTue, Oct 07, 2008
Extension of MFDA Suspension of Rule 2.4.1 – Advisor IncorporationMon, Oct 06, 2008
Response to CSA re Registration Passport SystemThu, Sep 18, 2008
IIAC Responds to SEC Proposal Re Rule 15a-6Fri, Sep 12, 2008
Point of Sale Disclosure for Mutual Funds and Segregated FundsThu, Aug 28, 2008
IIAC Response to MFDA re CRMThu, Aug 28, 2008
Pre-budget recommendation to House of Commons Finance CommitteeThu, Aug 07, 2008
Submission to the Expert Panel on Securities RegulationMon, Jul 28, 2008
IIAC Broker Warrant Submission to FinanceThu, Jul 10, 2008
IIAC Urges Quebec Government to Issue Non-Drivers’ LicensesFri, Jul 04, 2008
Letter to CSA regarding NI 54-101 Stakeholder ConsultationsFri, Jul 04, 2008
IIAC urges U.S. Senate Committee on Finance to give Treasury power to relieve basis reporting requirementFri, Jun 06, 2008
IIAC recommends regulatory streamlining to Quebec Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and ExportFri, Jun 06, 2008
IIAC writes to Senate Banking Committee on TFSAsFri, May 30, 2008
Letter to Ontario Ministry of Finance re Amendments to OSAFri, May 30, 2008
Response to CSA on Registration Reform NI 31-103 and Companion PolicyFri, May 30, 2008
IIAC comments on Tax Free Savings AccountsMon, May 26, 2008
IIAC response to Client Relationship Model Proposed RulesWed, May 21, 2008
IIAC responds to Finance’s request regarding reduction of federal regulatory burdenFri, May 02, 2008
IIAC asks Finance to extend Tax Act definition to cover exchange-listed fundsFri, May 02, 2008
IIAC comments on proposed tax legislation implementing tax-free savings account vehicleFri, Apr 25, 2008
IIAC Comments on CSA Proposal for Soft Dollar ArrangementsFri, Apr 11, 2008
IIAC Comments on Basis Reporting Proposals under Internal Revenue Code S. 6045Fri, Feb 29, 2008
Highlights of 2008 Federal BudgetFri, Feb 29, 2008
IIAC letter to provincial securities commissions regarding CRM initiativeTue, Feb 26, 2008
IIAC urges IRS and U.S. Treasury to amend proposed withholding regulationsThu, Feb 07, 2008
IIAC Letter to Montreal Exchange on Option Position ReportingWed, Feb 06, 2008
Letter to OBSI re change in Terms of ReferenceThu, Jan 31, 2008
IIAC sends Finance Minister Pre-Budget recommendationsThu, Jan 31, 2008
IIAC Submission to the IDA - Client Relationship ModelMon, Jan 28, 2008
IIAC Comments to U.S. Treasury on Proposed Self-Tender RegulationsFri, Jan 18, 2008
Request to IDA Re CICA Handbook Section 5970Fri, Jan 18, 2008
IIAC Comments on IRS Proposed Regulations on Withholding Procedures for Certain DistributionsWed, Jan 16, 2008
IIAC Pre-Budget Presentation to Federal GovernmentMon, Jan 14, 20082007
IIAC Letter to DTC on Section 302 Withholding ProceduresMon, Dec 31, 2007
IIAC Letter on T3 and T5013Wed, Dec 19, 2007
IIAC Letter to BCSC re OTCBBWed, Dec 19, 2007
IIAC Letter to TSX re Security Holder Approval RequirementsWed, Dec 12, 2007
IIAC Response to IDA Complaint Handling RequirementsFri, Dec 07, 2007
Third Party Determination Comfort LetterSat, Oct 27, 2007
Market Integrity Notice 2007-017 Provisions respecting short sales and failed tradesTue, Oct 09, 2007
IIAC Response on POS mutual funds and segregated fundsFri, Oct 05, 2007
IIAC Initial concerns with proposed framework 81‐406 Fri, Oct 05, 2007
IIAC Summary of Provisions Respecting Short Sales and Failed TradesFri, Sep 28, 2007
IIAC Supports Update to Canadian Securities Transfer and Related LawsFri, Sep 21, 2007
IIAC Submission to SEC on Free Trade in SecuritiesFri, Sep 14, 2007
IIAC-IRS recommended changes to proposed amended IRS Form 1042-SThu, Aug 30, 2007
IIAC letter on excessive and unwanted disclosure materialFri, Aug 24, 2007
IIAC Alternative Model Policy No. 12 Mon, Aug 20, 2007
IIAC Alternative Model Discussion Paper Mon, Aug 20, 2007
IIAC Alternative Model Schedule AMon, Aug 20, 2007
IIAC Response regarding TradeThrough Protection, Best Execution and Access to MarketplacesThu, Jul 26, 2007
IIAC Comments on Draft W-8BEN and InstructionsThu, Jul 12, 2007
IIAC Letter on IDA NoticesWed, Jul 11, 2007
IIAC's action plan to address the deluge of unwanted mailingsWed, Jul 11, 2007
IIAC response to the Registration Reform ProposalWed, Jun 20, 2007
IIAC Letter to Finance on eligible financial contract definitionFri, Jun 08, 2007
IIAC Summary Proposed Framework 406: Point of Sale Disclosure for Mutual Funds and Segregated FundsFri, Jun 01, 2007
IIAC Letter on Passport SystemFri, May 25, 2007
Comment on Market Intermediary Management of ConflictsFri, May 18, 2007
IIAC letter to IDA on Policy #11Mon, May 07, 2007
IIAC letter on GST legislationMon, Apr 30, 2007
IIAC letter to Ontario Securities Commission on spot foreign exchange tradingMon, Apr 23, 2007
IIAC comments on Client Relationship ModelMon, Apr 23, 2007
Changes to RRIF Transfer RulesMon, Apr 23, 2007
IIAC Comments on Anti-Money Laundering LegislationThu, Apr 12, 2007
Changes to the Delivery and Settlement of Debt TradesFri, Mar 30, 2007
Q4 2006 Securities Industry Performance Good news for brokers = Great news for economyFri, Mar 30, 2007
General Prospectus Requirements and related instruments (NI 41-101)Wed, Mar 28, 2007
IIAC letter to OSC on CRM Client SurveyTue, Mar 27, 2007
National Instrument 31-103 – Registration Reform – IIAC Summary of IssuesThu, Mar 15, 2007
Letter from IIAC, CDS and STAC to CRA to facilitate public advice of eligible & other than eligible dividendsMon, Mar 12, 2007
2007 Summary of IIAC Tax and Economic RecommendationsFri, Mar 09, 2007
Pre-budget Recommendations to Federal Finance MinisterThu, Feb 22, 2007
Russell-Audet Letter on Quebec BudgetSat, Feb 03, 2007
IIAC response to egX Canada’s Application for Recognition as an ExchangeThu, Feb 01, 2007
Association requests changes to Income Tax Regulations with respect to TSX sharesThu, Feb 01, 2007
IIAC response to IDA consultation paper on Bylaws 19 and 20Thu, Feb 01, 2007
IDA Incorporation By-LawMon, Jan 22, 2007
IIAC Congratulates Finance Minister on Advantage Canada: Building a Strong Economy for CanadiansMon, Jan 01, 20072006
IIAC requests U.S. IRS to make changes to IRS qualified intermediary identification requirementsFri, Dec 01, 2006
Letter to IDA – November 22, 2006Wed, Nov 22, 2006
IIAC letter to OSC Chair regarding Best Execution and Best Price Standards for Equity Transactions in Multiple MarketsWed, Nov 01, 2006
IIAC Response to RS Request for Comments – Provisions Respecting Competitive MarketplacesWed, Nov 01, 2006
IIAC responds to CSA’s proposed amendments to the ATS RulesSun, Oct 01, 2006
IIAC Response to Proposed National Instrument 23-102 - Use of Client Brokerage Commissions as Payment for Order Execution Services or Research (“Soft Dollar” Arrangements)Sun, Oct 01, 2006
IIAC Urges Priority for Updating Securities Transfer LawsSun, Oct 01, 2006
IIAC sends Department of Finance technical concerns regarding legislation eliminating double taxation of large corporation dividendsFri, Sep 01, 2006
IIAC – Minister of Finance Letter on Securities Lending Compensation PaymentsFri, Sep 01, 2006
IIAC writes Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade on Ontario financial sector strategyTue, Aug 01, 2006
Joint Industry Submission on Trust Unit Tax ReportingTue, Jul 25, 2006
Submission to Industry Canada re Insolvency LegislationThu, Jun 01, 2006
IIAC responds to Canadian Securities Administrators on institutional trade matching rule (National Instrument 24-101)Mon, May 01, 2006
Federal Pre-budget submissionSat, Apr 01, 2006
Submission to CRTC re: "Do Not Call" LegislationWed, Mar 01, 2006
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