The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization published its 2026 Annual Report, covering activities from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, and reported completing all annual priorities under its Strategic Plan. During the period, it monitored more than CAD 7 trillion in trade value and oversaw more than 106,000 registrants across 250 dealer member firms. Enforcement action resulted in more than CAD 7.6 million in sanctions and fines against individuals and CAD 8.6 million against firms, alongside 16 suspensions and 10 permanent bars. Regulatory initiatives included an exam-based proficiency regime for investment dealer approved persons, revised guidance supporting non-tailored advice for do-it-yourself investors and the launch of InnovateSafe, a sandbox for testing new ideas and business practices without regulatory exemptions. The organization extended its current Strategic Plan by one year as its board searches for a successor to President and CEO Andrew Kriegler, who previously announced plans to retire by early 2027. The Investor Advisory Panel also published its annual report, including its first research on the investing needs, goals and experiences of Canadian women.

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