Company Description:

The Investment Dealers Association of Canada is the national self-regulatory organization and representative of the securities industry. Our Members include more than 190 investment dealers who play an essential role in the Canadian economy by raising capital for governments and businesses and by helping individuals and institutions invest with confidence in open and fair capital markets.
As Canada's national self-regulatory organization for the securities industry, the Association regulates the activities of investment dealers in terms of both their capital adequacy and conduct of business. To qualify as a Member firm, an organization must meet stringent capital requirements, demonstrate an ability and willingness to conduct its business in a manner consistent with the by-laws, rules and regulations of the Association, and be subject to ongoing supervision. Member firm employees who deal with the public must be appropriately licensed. Investor protection is a top priority.
As the industry's national representative, the IDA represents a critically important Canadian industry. Our Member firms, employing more than 39,000 people in all provinces and abroad, play a key role in our national and provincial economies and account for over 97% of the industry's revenue and capital.