National self-regulatory organization.
http://www.iiroc.ca/Pages/default.aspx
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.
Key Facts
Established in 2008 through the merger of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada (IDA) and Market Regulation Services Inc. (RS) is overseen by the Canadian Securities Administrators. IIROC sets high-quality regulatory and investment industry standards, protects investors and strengthens market integrity while maintaining efficient and competitive capital markets.
Who it affects
IIROC regulates securities trading and market-related activities of participants on Canadian equity marketplaces (i.e., stock exchanges and alternative trading systems).
Additional Information
IIROC Rule Book
Wikipedia Entry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investment_Industry_Regulatory_Organization_of_Canada