Investors
IIROC protects investors like you by:
- setting high regulatory and investment industry standards
- overseeing trading activity on Canadian debt and equity marketplaces
- investigating and disciplining misconduct by regulated firms or advisors.
In addition, we have resources to help investors – from first timers to seniors – whether you are trying to find the right advisor, want to know how to make a complaint, or are simply interested in investment basics.

Fraud Prevention Month Tips
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose financial challenges and uncertainty for many. Financial scams pose a significant risk to Canadians and investment scams often target people experiencing financial hardship.
Recognize these four red flags of investment scams:
- Promises of high returns with little or no risk
- Claims of insider info
- Pressure to buy
- Not registered to sell investments.