Alberta Securities Commission

• Alberta to insulate AIMCo from liability, companies from greenwashing allegations

  Under the bill, the Alberta Securities Commission will have more power to try to stop the spread of misinformation, particularly online, with new penalties to be determined.

  Politics

  Nov 25, 2025
  
• Investment firm says MEG-Cenovus deal undermines fair bidding process

  'This is, in effect, a stuffing of the proxy ballot box to tip the scales towards the offer that rewards the board the most, but doesn't reward the shareholders the most.'

  Money

  Oct 15, 2025
  
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• Calgary seniors try new approach to get victims to talk about scams

  The Seniors' Acting Lab is exploring issues surrounding trust when it comes to both strangers and family members.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2024
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• Cryptocurrency fraud ‘exploding’ in Canada, according to consumer advocacy groups

  A Calgary woman, along with the BBB and the Alberta Securities Commission, are warning investors of cryptocurrency fraud after complaints explode.

  Consumer

  Jan 24, 2022
• Recommended TransAlta directors elected by shareholders despite activist complaints

  All 12 recommended directors were endorsed by shareholders.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2019
• TransAlta vows to defend against ‘frivolous’ lawsuit as meeting date looms

  The chairman of TransAlta Corp. says a lawsuit launched by an American activist investor on Tuesday is a "frivolous tactic" and the power utility intends to defend itself vigorously.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2019
• Alberta Securities Commission orders Ponzi scheme operators to pay over $4 million

  The owner and an employee of Calgary-based Base Finance Ltd. must pay more than $4 million in penalties, disgorgements of ill-gotten gains and costs.

  Crime

  Feb 25, 2019
• Alberta Securities Commission warns of scheme that targets money-losing investors

  The Alberta Securities Commission is warning investors to steer clear of an organization that offers to help recover funds lost in high-profile failed investments but appears to be more focused on pocketing victims' enrolment fees.

  Money

  Jan 24, 2019
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• Alberta Securities Commission panel denies order against short seller Cohodes

  The provincial regulator said staff hadn't proved there was an urgent need for the interim order to control Cohodes' activity while a full investigation is undertaken.

  Economy

  Aug 15, 2018
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• Lutheran Church accused of securities violations in Alberta in connection with failed housing investment

  The president of the Lutheran Church of Canada said Thursday it will move away from the use of locally administered church funds after Alberta's securities regulator accused it and one of its district churches of misleading investors.

  Money

  Jun 28, 2018