Ontario Securities Commission launches pilot Capital Markets Advisory Committee and invites senior leaders to apply

The Ontario Securities Commission has opened applications for its new Capital Markets Advisory Committee, a senior-level, industry-wide forum established on a pilot basis to provide strategic insight on trends and developments in Ontario’s capital markets and to consolidate advisory input that was previously gathered through multiple committees. CMAC will provide expert input on proposed rules, guidance and regulatory initiatives, advise on strategic priorities, and share insights on global and domestic trends, risks and innovation opportunities. Applications are open to senior leaders across capital markets, including marketplaces and dealers, reporting issuers, institutional investors, technology innovators, academics and other market participants, with a stated priority on diversified membership; resumes are due by April 30, 2026, with applicants to be informed by late May and the committee’s composition to be published on the OSC’s website. The pilot will run for 12 months, with an inaugural meeting in June 2026. During the pilot, the Market Structure Advisory Committee and Investment Funds Technical Advisory Committee will be paused, while the Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee and Small Business Advisory Committee will not be reconstituted; the Securities Advisory Committee and Registrant Advisory Committee will continue.