A provincial act (each province has its own) administered by the securities commission in each province, which sets down the regulations under which securities may be issued to the public.
The Securities Act of 1933, the federal statute that created the Securities and Exchange Commission and governs the original issuance of securities, including private placements, initial public offerings (IPOs), and exempt transactions.
The term "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933. For a copy of the SEC Handbook, click here to order the annually updated printed copy or see a PDF or HTML version.