Service NL
March 16, 2016
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Service NL:
Minister Recognizes Check Registration Day
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize that today is Check Registration Day.
Check Registration Day is an initiative created by the Canadian Securities Administrators. It provides a valuable opportunity to increase consumer awareness about investment fraud during fraud prevention month. This day encourages consumers to check the licences and registrations of individuals and companies before entering into business transactions with them.
Mr. Speaker, protecting Newfoundlanders and Labradorians from all types of fraud is the top priority of the Consumer and Commercial Affairs Branch of Service NL. Residents can get information about common investment scams by visiting the Consumer and Commercial Affairs page of the NL website.
Investors can also visit the Canadian Securities Administrators website and use the National Registration Search Engine at www.aretheyregistered.com . Alternatively, they can contact the Financial Services Regulation Division of Service NL.
Mr. Speaker, my mandate letter recognizes the need to do more to protect consumers against fraud or bad business practices. As we pursue that work, I urge consumers to be vigilant, as falling victim to fraud can have long-lasting, devastating effects for individuals and families. Check Registration Day reminds us that knowledge and awareness are a consumer�s best defence.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
2016 03 16 2:20 p.m.