Key facts
- The B.C. Securities Commission awarded $90,000 to a whistleblower.
- This is the first award issued under the commission's whistleblower program.
The B.C. Securities Commission has awarded $90,000 to a whistleblower. This marks the first time the commission has issued an award under its whistleblower program. The program is designed to incentivize individuals to report suspected financial misconduct by offering monetary awards for information that leads to successful enforcement actions.