A whistleblower can provide a valuable public service by sharing information about securities misconduct that would otherwise be difficult to detect. Tips provided by whistleblowers help the Enforcement division of the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) identify and investigate potential violations and take action to stop them. This allows the ASC to minimize harm to investors, better protect the integrity of the Alberta capital market and hold accountable those responsible for unlawful conduct. Examples of securities violations include illegal insider trading, fraud, misleading financial statements, disclosure violations, illegal distributions and unregistered trading.

Wondering whether you qualify as a whistleblower?

Want to do the right thing but concerned about what might happen if you become a whistleblower?

The Securities Act (Alberta) provides rigorous protections for whistleblowers.

Ready to submit a tip to the ASC?

Whistleblowers can submit their information to the ASC directly or via a lawyer. If you choose to submit a tip through your lawyer, ask your lawyer to review this information.

Have questions about becoming a whistleblower?

Contact the Office of the Whistleblower. We’re here to help and answer any questions you may have. All calls and correspondence are confidential.

About the Office of the Whistleblower

Questions and answers

Contact us

Whistleblower toll free line: 1-833-295-4387

If you leave a voicemail message, please include:

Your full name

The subject of your call

The best phone number to reach you

The best time to reach you

You may also send a confidential email to owb@asc.ca.

Or mail:

OWB – Confidential

Alberta Securities Commission

Suite 600, 250 – 5th Street SW

Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0R4

For additional ASC contact information, click here.