Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF)

CIPF provides limited protection for property held by a member firm on behalf of an eligible client, if the member firm becomes insolvent. CIPF member firms are members of the New Self-Regulatory Organization of Canada (New SRO) that are: (i) investment dealers and/or (ii) mutual fund dealers that are not located exclusively in Quebec. CIPF coverage is custodial in nature. CIPF does not provide protection against any other type of risk or loss. If you have an eligible account with a member firm, and that firm becomes insolvent, CIPF works to ensure that property being held for you by the firm at that time is given back to you, within certain limits. Client property that is eligible for CIPF protection includes securities and cash, but excludes crypto assets. In certain circumstances, CIPFs role may involve requesting the appointment of a trustee in bankruptcy. A complete list of CIPF Members, the CIPF Coverage Policy and contact information is available at www.cipf.ca