Explanation
The right of withdrawal is a statutory right that allows investors to cancel their purchase order of mutual funds within a specified period of time and receive a refund of the amount they paid. The right of withdrawal is also known as the cooling-off period or the rescission right. The right of withdrawal for investors can be different depending on which province (or territory) the fund was purchased within, as each jurisdiction has its own securities legislation and regulations that govern the mutual fund industry. For example, in Ontario, the right of withdrawal is two business days after receiving the simplified prospectus or the fund facts document, whichever is later1. In Quebec, the right of withdrawal is two business days after receiving the simplified prospectus or confirmation of purchase, whichever is later2. In British Columbia, the right of withdrawal is 48 hours after receiving confirmation of purchase3. Therefore, Mariana may still be able to exercise her right of withdrawal, depending on where she bought her mutual funds and when she received the required documents. References:
Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) Study Guide, Chapter 3: The Regulatory Environment, Section 3.2: The Right of Withdrawal, page 3-54 Ontario Securities Commission - Mutual Funds - Buying and Selling1 Autorite des marches financiers - Mutual Funds - Buying and Selling2 British Columbia Securities Commission - Mutual Funds - Buying and Selling3