Revised OSC Staff Notice: 11-737 - Securities Advisory Committee -- Vacancies

REVISED OSC STAFF NOTICE 11-737

SECURITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE – VACANCIES

The Commission formally established the Securities Advisory Committee to the Commission ("SAC") many years ago. SAC meets on a regular basis, generally monthly, and provides advice to the Commission and staff on a variety of matters including policy initiatives and capital markets trends. SAC also provides advice and comments on legal, regulatory and market implications of any aspect of Commission rules, policies, operations, and administration. In addition, SAC is expected to provide general advisory services to the Commission and staff on an informal basis relating to emerging trends in the marketplace.

The Commission is now looking for four prospective candidates to serve on SAC beginning in January 2015 for a three-year term ending December 2017. There is a one-third turnover of SAC membership each calendar year.

Those who make a commitment to serve on SAC must be in a position to devote the time necessary to attend meetings, be an active participant, and undertake the work involved, which occasionally must be dealt with on an urgent basis. SAC members are expected to have excellent technical abilities and a strong interest in the development of securities regulatory policy. SAC members must have in-depth knowledge of the legislation and policies for which the Commission is responsible, and have significant practice experience in the securities area. Expertise in an area of special interest to the Commission at the time an appointment is made will also be a factor in selection. Diversification of membership on SAC continues to be a Commission priority in order to promote a broad perspective on the development of securities regulatory policy. In addition to candidates engaged in private practice, we continue to welcome the submission of applications from in-house counsel practicing in the securities area at an exchange, institutional investor or dealer.

Qualified individuals who have the support of their firms/employers for the commitment required to effectively participate on SAC, are invited to apply in writing for membership on SAC to the General Counsel's Office of the Commission, indicating areas of practice and relevant experience. Prospective candidates are encouraged to review OSC Policy 11-601 for further information about SAC.

SAC members whose terms continue past December 2014 are:

•	Julie Shin Toronto	Stock Exchange
•	Judy Cotte	RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
•	Diana Wisner	Bank of Montreal
•	Ian Michael	McCarthy Tétrault LLP
•	Douglas Bryce	Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
•	Carol E. Derk	Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
•	Shahen A. Mirakian	McMillan LLP
•	Sean Vanderpol	Stikeman Elliott LLP

The Commission wishes to thank the following members whose terms will expire at the end of December 2014:

•	Brad Brasser	Jones Day
•	Jeff Davis	Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
•	Christopher Hewat	Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
•	Leslie McCallum	Torys LLP

The Commission is very grateful to outgoing members for their able assistance and valuable input.

Applications for SAC membership will be considered if received on or before November 28, 2014. Applications should be submitted by email to:

October 23, 2014