The new securities regulator is vital for Canada’s national interest in an era of increasing global regulation of securities. The new regulator is essential for honest and efficient markets as well as for investor confidence. These are the views of the CEOs and business leaders on COMPAS’ business panel.

Critics have chastised the federal government for not announcing the creation of a head office. Panelists are unconcerned, believing that the regulator will end up having a head office despite claims to the contrary. They are nonetheless divided about whether Toronto would be the best place for it.

Finally, panelists give Prime Minister Harper and Minister Flaherty good scores for their role in the matter.

These are the key findings from this past week’s Internet survey of CEOs and business leaders on the COMPAS panel. The weekly business survey is undertaken for Canadian Business magazine under sponsorship of BDO Dunwoody LLP.

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