Questions & answers
Where can I find information about public companies?
SEDAR (System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval) is a mandatory filing system for Canadian public companies. SEDAR provides free public access to continuous disclosure filings, including prospectus documents and financial statements.
You can also check the status of British Columbia companies on the Reporting Issuers List.
To see if a company is cease-traded, check the National Cease Trade Order Database or any outstanding or historical orders issued by the BCSC.
EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system) is the US equivalent for researching public companies listed on an American stock exchange.