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  1. In 2023, which new self-regulatory organization was formed by the merger of IIROC and the MFDA?

    Answer: CIRO (Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization)

    IIROC and the MFDA merged on January 1, 2023 to form CIRO, Canada's single national SRO for investment dealers and mutual fund dealers.

  2. What is the general coverage limit per account category provided by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) if a CIRO member firm becomes insolvent?

    Answer: $1 million

    CIPF generally covers up to $1 million per account category (general, registered retirement, and registered education accounts) if a CIRO dealer becomes insolvent.

  3. Which statement best distinguishes CDIC coverage from CIPF coverage?

    Answer: CDIC covers eligible deposits at member institutions; CIPF covers securities held at insolvent CIRO member dealers

    CDIC insures eligible deposits (e.g., savings accounts, GICs) at member banks, while CIPF protects client property held at insolvent CIRO dealer members.

  4. What is the primary role of the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI)?

    Answer: To investigate unresolved consumer complaints against banks and investment firms and recommend remedies

    OBSI is an independent dispute-resolution service that reviews complaints consumers cannot resolve with their financial institution or investment firm and can recommend compensation.

  5. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is best described as:

    Answer: An umbrella organization of Canada's provincial and territorial securities regulators that coordinates policy

    The CSA is a voluntary umbrella body of the 13 provincial and territorial securities regulators that works to harmonize regulation across Canada through National Instruments and Multilateral Instruments.

  6. Under the CSA passport system, which regulator generally acts as the principal regulator for a reporting issuer's continuous disclosure filings?

    Answer: The regulator in the Canadian jurisdiction where the issuer's head office is located

    Under the passport system, the principal regulator is typically the securities commission in the jurisdiction where the issuer's head office is located, and a decision from that regulator is deemed accepted by other participating jurisdictions.

  7. Which regulatory body oversees securities markets and financial products in Quebec?

    Answer: Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)

    The AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers) is Quebec's integrated financial sector regulator, covering securities, insurance, deposit institutions, and financial planning.