Governance & Tribunal Secretariat

The Governance & Tribunal Secretariat of the Ontario Securities Commission supports the Capital Markets Tribunal and its Adjudicators. It administers the Tribunal, safeguards tribunal integrity and procedural fairness and provides education to Adjudicators.

A Registrar of the Governance & Tribunal Secretariat attends hearings to provide administrative assistance to Adjudicators and the parties. The Registrar assists with scheduling hearings, maintaining the record of proceedings, and communicating with the panel, parties and the public about proceedings before the Tribunal. Counsel of the Governance & Tribunal Secretariat attend hearings to provide independent legal advice and assistance to panels, as required by the panels.