On August 3, 2012 the Investment Industry Regulatory
Organization of Canada ("IIROC") issued its
strategic plan for 2012-2015 ("Plan").
IIROC has set out its seven core strategic goals for the next
period, namely to (i) promote a culture of compliance; (ii) promote
the protection of the investing public; (iii) deliver effective and
expert regulation; (iv) strengthen the fairness, integrity and
competitiveness of the Canadian capital markets; (v) act in an
accountable, transparent and fair manner; (vi) be a cost-effective
and efficient organization; and (vii) be an employer of choice.
Susan Wolburgh Jenah, IIROC's President and Chief Executive
Officer said "this Plan will guide IIROC's efforts to
strengthen investor protection and stakeholder confidence in the
integrity, fairness and competitiveness of Canada's capital
markets in a rapidly evolving environment".