The Joint Standing Committee on Retail Investor Issues was formed by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada, Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments and the Ontario Securities Commission to focus on matters relating to retail investors, such as enhancing investor education, promoting greater transparency of investment products offered for sale to retail investors, and otherwise strengthening the effectiveness of retail investor protections.

For further information, please visit the Joint Standing Committee website.

Date	Description
July 6, 2009	Joint Standing Committee releases Report on Retail Investor Information Survey News Release:
Dec. 17, 2008	Joint Standing Committee reports on product suitability consultation News Release:
Sept. 4, 2008	The Joint Standing Committee seeks investor feedback on product suitability News Release:
April 24, 2008	Joint Standing Committee on Retail Investor Issues Established The Investment Dealers Association, Mutual Fund Dealers Association, Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments and the Ontario Securities Commission have formed a joint committee on retail investor issues. The committee will provide a forum in which retail investor issues can be identified and discussed, and work can be coordinated. Terms of Reference: