The Role of the BCSCIn the British Columbia Securities Commission's own words:
"Our mission
Our mission is to protect and promote the public interest by fostering:
A securities market that is fair and warrants public confidence
A dynamic and competitive securities industry that provides investment opportunities and access to capital"
"Our values
We are committed to smarter regulation and keeping pace with fast-evolving capital markets. We expect our people to exemplify the following values in their work:
Excellence - we commit to high standards and take pride in our work
Service - we provide efficient, timely, and responsive service
Integrity - we act fairly and ethically
Accountability - we take responsibility for meeting our commitments
Resourcefulness - we take a risk-based approach and are proactive, innovative, and cost-effective"
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