BCSC staff ambassadors tour the province, helping people to protect themselves from fraud and unsuitable investments. Our goal is to enable BC investors to develop critical thinking skills so they can become more informed of steps they should take to protect themselves when investing.
Where we are this month
Langley
InvestRight seminar
October 2
Private event
Comox
InvestRight seminar
October 9
Private event
Kamloops
InvestRight seminar
October 10
Private event
Sorrento
InvestRight seminar
October 11
Private event
Penticton
Seniors Expo
October 12 & 13
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power Street, Penticton, BC
All Welcome! Cost: Free
Surrey
Focus on Seniors Forum
October 13
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre – Gymnasium 13458 107 Avenue, Surrey
This event is free for all seniors – focusing on an Urdu speaking audience.
This forum will raise awareness of issues impacting seniors as well as provide valuable information about legal, safety and support resources available to seniors and their caregivers in Surrey.
Lunch will be provided. Lots of great prizes!
Seating is limited, so please register at:
- 604-501-5100 ( 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday)
- Any City of Surrey ‘s Community or Seniors’ Centres
- www.surrey.ca/register
Duncan
InvestRight seminar
October 16
Private event
Mission
InvestRight seminar
October 16
Private event
Nanaimo
InvestRight seminar
October 20
Private event
Chilliwack
InvestRight seminar
October 22
Private event
Comox
InvestRight seminar
October 25
Private event
Surrey
Focus on Seniors Forum
October 27
9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Newton Recreation Centre 13730 72 Ave., Surrey
This event is free for all seniors – focusing on an English speaking audience.
This forum will raise awareness of issues impacting seniors as well as provide valuable information about legal, safety and support resources available to seniors and their caregivers in Surrey.
Lunch will be provided. Lots of great prizes!
Seating is limited, so please register at:
- 604-501-5100 ( 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday)
- Any City of Surrey ‘s Community or Seniors’ Centres
- www.surrey.ca/register
We present to various service clubs such as Rotary, Probus, Newcomers, women’s groups, seniors’ organizations, and other networks. If your group of 20 or more would like to have the BCSC come and present InvestRight, please contact:
Anne Rutherglen
Program Manager, Outreach
Communications & Education
Email:[email protected]
Phone: 604-899-6731 or toll free: 1-800-373-6393
Suggested Reading
Test Your Knowledge of Investment Fees
More Resources
BCSC Investment Caution List: Five New Binary Options Trading Entities Added
All were added in September and October
New video shows you how to recognize, reject, and report investment fraud
Now you can attend a fraud awareness seminar from BCSC InvestRight without leaving home. The new Investment Fraud Explained seminar video brings our fictional fraudster, David, and empowered investor, Jean, together with felt markers and a whiteboard to illustrate (literally!) how you can Recognize, Reject, and Report investment fraud. It’s education and entertainment in one. […]