Copyright/Permission to Reproduce
Materials on this website have been produced and/or compiled by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about OSFI and its activities. Materials on this site may be reproduced, in whole or in part and by any means, without further permission from OSFI. We ask only that:
- Users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials reproduced;
- The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions be identified as the source department; and,
- The reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.
Disclaimer
Some of the information in this website has been provided by external sources. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, completeness or currency of the information provided by external sources. Users wishing to rely upon this information should consult directly with the source of the information.
Government of Canada Privacy Statement
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is committed to respecting the personal privacy of individuals who visit its website. This page summarizes the privacy policy and practices on OSFI's site.
OSFI does not automatically gather any personal information from you, such as your name, phone number, e-mail or street address during your visit to its website. This information is only obtained if you supply it voluntarily, usually through contacting us via e-mail, or by subscribing to the automatic e-mail service.
All personal information you do provide is protected under the federal Privacy Act. This means that, at the point of collection, you will be informed that your personal information is being collected, the purpose for which it is being collected and that you have a right of access to the information.
OSFI uses software that receives and records the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of computers that have contacted its website. OSFI makes no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting its website.
OSFI does not regularly use 'cookies' to track how visitors use its website. (Note: Cookies are files that a website can place on your hard drive, without your knowledge, to monitor your use of that site.)
Visitor information is not disclosed to anyone except OSFI personnel who need the information, e.g., to respond to a request. We do not use the information to create individual profiles, nor do we disclose this information to anyone outside the federal government without first seeking your consent.
For more information about privacy on the Internet, you may wish to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
Access to Information Request and Personal Information Request forms are available from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
Official Languages
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions respects the Official Languages Act and is committed to ensuring all information on this site is available in both French and English. However, users should be aware that some information from external sources is available only in the language in which it was provided.