Theright of rescissionallows a purchaser to cancel their purchase if the prospectus contains a misrepresentation. This statutory right protects investors by ensuring that they are not bound by transactions based on incorrect or misleading information. Under Canadian securities law, the right of rescission is an important safeguard to maintain market integrity and investor confidence.
This right is distinct from theright of action for damages, which allows investors to sue for compensation, and theright of withdrawal, which permits cancellation within a limited time after agreeing to the purchase, typically two business days.
References:
* Volume 1, Chapter 3:The Canadian Regulatory Environment, section on "Rights of Purchasers" describes the statutory rights related to prospectuses and their misrepresentations.