On July 14, 2016, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) followed in the footsteps of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and officially launched the Office of the Whistleblower, a program that provides paid compensation of up to $5 million to individuals who provide original information about violations of Ontario’s securities laws that lead to enforcement penalties of at least $1 million. Coupled with new laws aimed at bolstering whistleblower protection, the OSC has created renewed incentive for individuals with relevant knowledge to come forward.
How can affected organizations prepare?