The Securities Law Research Guide has been prepared by the Bora Laskin Law Library as a pathfinder to law-related information on the law of securities. You can navigate through this guide by linking directly to your area of interest using the links on the left. For first-time researchers on this topic, it is suggested you begin with the secondary resources listed on the left to gain an overview of securities law.
Securities law is the body of law that regulates the sale of company shares to the public.
This Guide covers all aspects of securities law, including the regulation of the sale of securities, stock exchanges, intial public offerings and private placements, and the rights and duties of brokers and clients. While the emphasis is on Canadian securities law, ample material covering securities law in other jurisdictions is also provided. To conduct comprehensive research, it is important to identify major subject headings used in the area of securities law. There are a number of possible Library of Congress subject headings depending on the exact nature of the research. Other Research Sources A. Securities Commissions B. Stock Exchanges C. Other Organizations D. Newsletters E. Online Discussion Groups Back to Research Guides and Publications Page created by Ted Tjaden, LL.B., M.I.St., Information Services Coordinator.