Does CIRO Allow AI Meeting Notes?
CIRO has no formal AI policy, but the 2026 Compliance Report signals exactly what examiners will ask about AI in your practice.
Sandy
10 min read

TL;DR
CIRO has no formal AI policy, but the February 2026 Compliance Report signals exactly what examiners will ask: whether your firm can explain how its AI tools work, what controls are in place, and how you verify accuracy. CSA Staff Notice 11-348 places AI meeting documentation in the lower-risk portion of the regulatory spectrum. The framework for responsible use already exists. The question was never really about permission.

Sandy
Founder, Northern Catalyst
Building tools for Canadian financial advisors
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