HQ Function

The headquarters serves as the central hub for all ASC operations, including policy development, corporate finance review, market oversight, compliance, investigations, enforcement proceedings, investor education program management, and administrative functions.

Notable Features:

Located in a modern office tower, the headquarters features contemporary office amenities, secure facilities for handling sensitive information, and dedicated spaces for hearings and public stakeholder meetings.

Work Culture:

The ASC fosters a professional, diligent, and integrity-driven work culture. Employees are typically experts in finance, law, and regulation, dedicated to public service and upholding market fairness. The environment emphasizes meticulousness, collaboration on complex cases, and continuous learning to keep pace with evolving market dynamics.

HQ Significance:

As the nerve center for securities regulation in Alberta, the ASC's headquarters is pivotal for maintaining investor confidence and the integrity of one of Canada's most significant capital markets. Decisions made here directly impact market participants, corporate governance, and economic activity within the province.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' design and operations aim to reflect the ASC's core values: integrity, accountability, fairness, efficiency, and transparency. This is supported by a professional environment conducive to its regulatory mandate and secure systems for managing market-sensitive information.

Location:

While the ASC's direct regulatory jurisdiction is the province of Alberta, it actively participates in national and international regulatory cooperation. It is a key member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), working with other provincial and territorial regulators to harmonize securities regulation across Canada. Internationally, the ASC engages with organizations like the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to contribute to global standards, share best practices, and collaborate on cross-border enforcement and market oversight, ensuring Alberta's market remains aligned with global integrity standards.

Street Address:

Suite 600, 250 – 5th Street SW

City:

Calgary

State/Province:

Alberta

Country:

Canada