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 the steps they should take to protect themselves when investing.
Where we are this month
Victoria
Be Fraud Aware seminar
October 8
Private event
Nanaimo
Nanaimo Seniors Safety Show
Hosted by Bowen Road Seniors’ Centre
October 18
- Personal safety – at home, in the community, while traveling
- Elder Abuse – why it happens, who it happens to, and what you can do about it
- Frauds and scams – Grandson scam, Nigerian scam, Hit man, inheritance.
- Be Fraud Aware – how to protect yourself from investment fraud
Bowen Complex at 500 Bowen Rd
To register for this free event – call Parks, Recreation and Culture at 250-755-7501
Surrey
Focus on Seniors Forum
October 19
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Newton Recreation Centre Surrey 13730-72 Ave. Surrey
This event is free for all seniors – focusing on a Punjabi 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. Many 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
Kamloops Fall Home Show
October 19 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
October 20 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
McArthur Island Sport & Event Centre 1665 Island Parkway Dr.
Free event!
Sechelt
Be Fraud Aware seminar
October 23
Private event
Coquitlam
Be Fraud Aware seminar
October 23
Private event
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
More Resources
Guide to Investing in Mining in British Columbia
A high level view of the B.C. mining industry
2009 CSA Investor Index from a BC perspective
Back in 2006, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) commissioned a major piece of research. that looked at Canadian investors’ skills and knowledge and the levels of investment fraud in Canada. It was an illuminating study. We learned a great deal about our investing beliefs and our behaviour. For example, investors understood the importance of being informed investors, […]