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The Toronto Stock Exchange is created.
Canada’s financial market takes shape as the Toronto Stock Exchange is established to facilitate the trading of securities.
On 25 October 1861, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) was officially founded under the provisions of the Corporation Act. Initially formed by a group of 24 brokers in Toronto, the exchange aimed to standardize trading practices and provide a central marketplace for stocks and bonds. The TSX began with a modest selection of local railway and bank shares, reflecting Canada’s nascent industrial economy. Over the decades, it expanded its listings to include mining, energy, and technology companies, becoming one of the world’s largest exchanges by market capitalization. The establishment of the TSX played a crucial role in the growth of Canadian finance and industry. Today, the exchange remains a leading global platform for equity and derivatives trading.
1861
Toronto Stock Exchange