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Q: Do I still need to take the CIRE if I passed the CSC?

If you passed the CSC but were never registered with a dealer, those course credits are expired for the new CIRO licensing. You will need to write the new CIRE to get licensed.

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📘 Regulatory Framework Exam 1 of 2

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The Canadian Investment Regulatory Examination is the mandatory licensing framework under CIRO. Master securities regulations, compliance, gatekeeping, and ethical duties.

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📈 Retail Advisory Exam 2 of 2

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The Retail Securities Examination represents CIRO's 2026 assessment-centric model focusing on Know-Your-Client (KYC), Know-Your-Product (KYP), suitability, and investment products.

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120 Mock MCQs

3 Hrs Exam Duration

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Q: Do I still need to take the CIRE if I passed the CSC®?

If you passed the CSC® but were never registered with a dealer, those course credits are expired for the new CIRO licensing. You will need to write the new CIRE to get licensed.

Q: Where do I buy the official textbook?

There are no mandatory textbooks. CIRO provides Competency Profiles, but no books. You must rely on independent third-party prep providers like HawkHive.

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