COVID-19 Summary:
The health and safety of all market participants is of paramount importance to IIROC. In response to the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, IIROC and its investment firms have triggered business continuity plans and are dealing with the effects on client service and regulatory obligations. At IIROC, we will continue to work with investment firms and be flexible in our approach while protecting investors and the integrity of our capital markets.
January 13, 2021
COVID-19: Essential Services Update
May 1, 2020;
Market Surveillance System – Nasdaq SMARTS
April 16, 2020
IIROC extends implementation of its Plain Language Rulebook
April 9, 2020
Joint statement by CSA and IIROC on recent volatility in Canadian equity markets
March 26, 2020
BC capital markets including all dealers and advisers declared essential services during COVID-19 pandemic
March 24, 2020
Essential Services Update
March 20, 2020
COVID-19: IIROC Offices Update
June 20, 2016;
Additional Guidance Respecting Single-Stock Circuit Breakers and Marketplace Thresholds
As a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus, IIROC's offices are closed with all staff working from home. IIROC continues to carry out all critical and core regulatory responsibilities with some changes.
December 21, 2020
Business locations - Registration and Compliance approach to work from home arrangements
August 10, 2020
COVID-19 FAQs
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 and Cybersecurity – Remote Access Services
May 8, 2020
IIROC Communique to Dealer Members
April 21, 2020
COVID-19 and Cybersecurity – Tips for Advisors and Employees
April 14, 2020
Deferral of IIROC fees payable by small and medium-sized Dealer Members
March 30, 2020
COVID-19 and Cybersecurity
March 16, 2020
IIROC Communique to Dealer Members
March 10, 2020
Guidance on COVID-19
October 7, 2021
Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to September 30, 2021
August 5, 2021
Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to July 31, 2021
July 8, 2021
Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to June 30, 2021
June 4, 2021
Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to May 31, 2021
May 6, 2021
Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to April 30, 2021
April 6, 2021
Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to March 31, 2021
March 2, 2021
Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to February 28, 2021
February 2, 2021
Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to January 31, 2021
January 5, 2021
Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to December 31, 2020
December 3, 2020
Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to November 30, 2020
November 4, 2020
Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to October 31, 2020
October 9, 2020
Extension of Covid-19 Related Exemptive Relief Process and Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to September 30, 2020
Sep 3, 2020
COVID-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to August 31, 2020
Aug 7, 2020
COVID-19 Related Exemptive Relief Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to July 31, 2020
June 5, 2020
COVID-19 Related Exemptions from IIROC Rules – Applications Received and Exemptions Granted to May 31, 2020
April 23, 2020
COVID-19 Related Exemptions from IIROC Rules – Applications Received and Exemptions Granted
March 31, 2020
COVID-19 Related Exemptions from IIROC Rules
Links to information and guidance.
Additional Reading: Confinement in Québec
CSI introduces remote proctoring
CSI is changing how it conducts and delivers exams. Students can book tests in more locations, or have the option of remote proctoring.
The Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic has published a Retail Investors Guide to COVID-19.
Financial Relief Navigator
Learn about the help you can get to raise your income or lower your expenses in these challenging times.
Helpful information for investors.
May 7, 2020
Investor Bulletin: COVID-19 and Cybersecurity – Tips for Investors
IIROC Hearing Committees resume hearing certain disciplinary matters in-person (or hybrid hearings) in May 2022. Until further notice, in-person attendances will be limited to the hearing participants and their counsel. Members of the public and media will be able to observe IIROC public proceedings remotely (via Webex) by contacting [email protected]. For more information consult the IIROC In-Person and Hybrid Hearings Protocol.
Guidance on electronic proceedings can be found in the IIROC Hearing Committee Best Practices for Electronic Proceedings.