Canada — Quebec Act or statute

Canada — Quebec legislation

Securities Act, 1982

This section says the Act applies to specified forms of investment, and it defines an investment contract.

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Jurisdiction: Canada — Quebec
Structure: 646 provisions
Official identity: Year 1982
Dates: Enacted 1982 · Source version 10 Jun 2026

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Dates: Enacted 1982 · Source version 10 Jun 2026

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