OSC Lays Charge against Peter Robinson in Ontario Court of Justice

TORONTO , Dec. 17 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission announces that on November 26, 2009 , a charge was laid in the Ontario Court of Justice under Section 122 of the Securities Act against Peter Robinson .

Robinson has been served with a summons to appear on December 21, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Ontario Court of Justice, at 2201 Finch Avenue West in Toronto , Ontario in courtroom 202.

Robinson is charged with breaching a cease trade order made by the Commission on February 20, 2009 .

Pursuant to section 122 of the Securities Act, anyone found guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $5 million or to imprisonment for a term of not more than five years less a day, or to both.

For further information: For Media Inquiries: Wendy Dey, Director, Communications & Public Affairs, [phone]; Theresa Ebden, Senior Communications Specialist, [phone]; Robert Merrick, Senior Communications Specialist, [phone]; For Investor Inquiries: OSC Contact Centre, [phone], 1-877-785-1555 (Toll Free)