IIROC issues notice regarding arbitration program review

Posted on December 18, 2009

Citing investor need for "access to a straightforward, expeditious dispute resolution system", on Wednesday the Investment Industry Organization of Canada (IIROC) issued a request for comments regarding the review of its arbitration program. IIROC's program review began in the fall of 2008 and the immediate notice considers the results attained.

The notice acknowledges the declining use of the program (only eight cases have been initiated this year) and discusses improvements to the program as well as IIROC's proposal to increase the award limit. Specifically, IIROC has taken steps to consolidate the program's infrastructure, standardize reporting to IIROC and compile statistical information about the program. IIROC also seeks to increase the award limit under the arbitration program to $350,000 and seeks public comment on this proposal as well as suggestions to improve the effectiveness and utilization of the program.

Comments are being accepted until March 16, 2010.

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