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Glossary term
Eligible Investor (NI 45-106 §1.1)
Investor category for exempt market securities (NI 45-106): (a) net assets $400K+ alone or with spouse, OR (b) pre-tax net income $75K solo / $125K with spouse 2 of last 2 years with continuation expected.
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CIRO
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REIT
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