On October 1, the CSA and the Investment Dealers Association will adopt a streamlined process for salespeople registering in more than one jurisdiction.

By adopting the “Registration Streamlining System”, regulators will simplify the administrative processes for salespeople employed by dealers that belong
to the IDA, as well as the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada. The MFDA and the IDA will notify their members about the implementation of RSS.

The RSS will make applying for registration with more than one jurisdiction more efficient by reducing and harmonizing as much as possible the paperwork
that salespersons submit. All existing local requirements remain in effect, and each participating CSA member and each IDA district will continue applying them and assessing each individual’s suitability for registration. Salespersons will also have to comply with future requirements of participating CSA members and the IDA.

The RSS will change administrative practices, but not regulatory requirements.