If you invest in Canadian businesses, the government may review your investment for national security reasons. The Canadian Investment Centre balances a positive investment climate to promote economic prosperity with the protection of sensitive information, technology and infrastructure from foreign actors for reasons that could be injurious to the country’s strategic interests. Even investments below the monetary thresholds can be subject to a security review.

Despite increased awareness and vigilance, investment fraud continues to impact many Canadians. In fact, a new CSA survey shows that incidences of investment fraud have trended upwards among younger Canadians. The CSA, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and the RCMP are warning all Canadians to be vigilant against investment scams and to take steps to protect themselves.

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In 2024, a total of $310 million was reported lost to investment fraud – a figure that does not include the losses incurred by those who were defrauded but did not report their loss to the CSA or the CAFC. The CSA and the CAFC continue to urge all Canadians to be vigilant and report suspected frauds to their bank, their provincial/territorial securities regulator or their local police force.

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