Regulator adopts tougher penalties for cheating, restrictions on rewriting
New measures address the use of DSCs with existing contracts
Change follows a report from the auditor general that found the rule-making process "exceedingly slow"
Trade group pushes back on Ontario's plan to shorten regulatory comment periods
Draft guidance forms part of larger effort to improve industry conduct
Survey shows the effects of inflation and higher borrowing costs
Legislative changes would cut minimum comment period to 60 days
FSRA's fee rule for credentialing bodies exempts CIRO from full costs
Alleged misconduct included untrustworthiness, fraud and deception
Regulator supports firms' efforts to address ESG risks