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Document No.:
2011/07/07
Subject:
Robert John Harris [Reciprocal Order]
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Published Date:
07/12/2011
Effective Date:
07/07/2011
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2011 BCSECCOM 321
Reciprocal Order
Robert John Harris
Section 161(1) of the
Securities Act
, RSBC 1996, c. 418
Introduction
¶ 1 This is an order under sections 161(1) and 161(6)(c) of the
Securities Act,
RSBC 1996, c. 418.
Background
¶ 2 Robert John Harris is subject to an order made by the Alberta Securities Commission on March 17, 2011 in
Harris operating as Harris Agencies, Re
, 2011 ABASC 138 imposing sanctions on him.
Order
¶ 3 After providing Harris an opportunity to be heard, and considering staff’s submission and considering it to be in the public interest, we order:
1. under section 161(1)(b) of the Act, that Harris cease trading in, and is prohibited from purchasing, securities and exchange contracts permanently;
2. under section 161(1)(c) of the Act, that all of the exemptions set out in the regulations do not apply to Harris permanently;
3. under section 161(1)(d)(i) and (ii) of the Act, that Harris resign any position he holds as, and is permanently prohibited from becoming or acting as, a director or officer of any issuer; and
4. under section 161(1(d)(iv) of the Act, that Harris is permanently prohibited from acting in a management or consultative capacity in connection with activities in the securities market.
¶ 4 July 7, 2011
¶ 5 For the Commission
Brent W. Aitken
Vice Chair
Don Rowlatt
Commissioner