The Canadian Securities Transition Office

The Government of Canada has established the Canadian Securities Transition Office (CSTO) to lead the transition to a single Canadian securities regulator. Currently, each province and territory has its own securities legislation and regulator. The CSTO will build on the foundation of the existing provincial-territorial regulatory system to improve investor protection and increase the efficiency of our capital markets.

The CSTO will work with participating provinces and territories and consult with market participants to ensure an effective transition.