Enhancing the professionalism of financial advisors in the best interests of the consumer

Submissions 2011

Advocis is actively working on behalf of its members and their clients within the financial services industry and at all levels of government.

This section includes Advocis' submissions to governments and regulators.

Dec. 15, 2011 Joint Advocis / CALU response to the Federal Government's consultation on Ensuring the Effectiveness of Registered Disability Savings Plans
Nov. 18, 2011 2012 Pre-Budget Submission to Alberta Minister of Finance (November 2011)
Nov. 10, 2011 Response to Implementation of Stage 2 of Point of Sale Disclosure for mutual funds
Sep. 30, 2011 Advocis response to Consultation Paper on the Use of Third Party Back-Office Service Providers
Sep. 22, 2011 Advocis response to CSA's Cost Disclosure and Performance Reporting.
Sep. 7, 2011 Advocis response to Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act
Aug. 19, 2011 Advocis response to Tax Rules for Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs)
Jul. 25, 2011 Advocis response to OBSI Consultation Paper on its Suitability and Assessment Process
Jun. 6, 2011 Advocis response to Financial Services Commission of Ontario Draft Statement of Priorities and Strategic Direction for Fiscal 2011-2012
Apr. 27, 2011 Advocis response to Ontario Securities Commission Draft Statement of Priorities for Fiscal 2011/12
Apr. 12, 2011 Advocis comments regarding Negative Option Billing Regulations
Apr. 8, 2011 Advocis response to Updated Draft IIROC Guidance Notice MR0281: “Guidelines for the review, supervision and retention of advertisements, sales literature and correspondence"
Apr. 8, 2011 Advocis response to CCIR Issues Paper: Managing General Agencies Life Insurance Distribution
Mar. 31, 2011 Advocis response to Framework for Pooled Registered Pension Plans
Feb. 25, 2011 Response to Consultation on Possible Options for the Incorporation of Individual Representatives of Registered Dealers and Advisers in Canada
Jan. 31, 2011 2011 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
Jan. 31, 2011 Advocis response to PEI Consultation on Bill 30 Pension Benefits Act
Jan. 20, 2011 Response to Insurance Council of Manitoba's Consultation on the Regulation of Incidental Selling of Insurance