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The B.C. Securities Commission regulates trading in securities with the goal of ensuring that there is a fair and efficient securities market.

The chief administrative officer is called the Executive Director, whose job is to regulate the securities industry for the protection of the investor, administer the Securities Act and assist in resolving complaints regarding securities firms and brokers.

The commission documents all complaints and comments. A complete list of contact numbers in particular departments can be obtained from the commission offices or by accessing its home site on the World Wide Web at: www.bcsc.ca. Also on the web site are various notices, news releases and brochures produced for the investor including: How to Spot a Scam Artist and How to Select a Broker. The web site also contains a search engine for the public to find out whether a particlar broker has ever been cited for disciplinary action.

Please call the commission if you've got doubts at (604) 899-6500 or elsewhere in BC you can call 1-800-373-6393.

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Business Details

BBB File Opened:
8/11/1995
Business Started:
1/1/1987
Business Started Locally:
1/1/1987
Business Management:
Pam McDonald, Director of Communications

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Pam McDonald, Director of Communications
Customer Contacts
Pam McDonald, Director of Communications
Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (604) 899-6506
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (800) 373-6393
Additional Email Addresses
Primary: Email this Business
Inquiry: Email this Business

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