Value proposition

The Canadian Depository for Securities Limited (CDS) is a valued partner to securities market participants, providing reliable, cost-effective depository, clearing, settlement, regulatory and information services. We deliver innovative, value-added solutions that help our stakeholders maintain a competitive capital market in Canada and build a strategic global advantage.


CDS is the holding company for four operating subsidiaries: CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. (www.cds.ca), CDS Securities Management Solutions Inc. (www.cdssolutions.ca), CDS INC. (www.cdsinc.ca), and CDS Innovations Inc. (www.cdsinnovations.ca).

clearing, settlement, entitlements, corporate actions, securities, securities informatoin, depository, paymen system, and ISIN