WINNIPEG, Manitoba – January 9, 2026 – The Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC) confirms that Bret Allan Dobbin has entered into a Settlement Agreement with MSC Staff after being sentenced to 18 months in jail for violating Loi sur les valeurs mobilières; et la Loi sur les courtiers d’hypothèques. Mr. Dobbin fraudulently obtained over $500,000 from an elderly, widowed victim.
During a hearing held on December 3, 2025, The Commission made the following orders:
- Permanent denial of exemptions under Loi sur les valeurs mobilières; et la The Mortgage
Brokers Act - Immediate resignation of any positions held as a director or officer of any issuer
- Prohibition against serving as a director or officer of any issuer in the future
“This case is a stark reminder of the long-lasting harm financial exploitation can inflict on vulnerable Manitobans,” says Chris Besko, MFSA Executive Director. “Our priority is to ensure that victims of financial fraud are supported and that those responsible are held accountable.”
Additionally, the Provincial Court of Manitoba has ordered Mr. Dobbin to pay approximately $380,000 in restitution to his victim.
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À propos de la Commission des valeurs mobilières du Manitoba
La Commission des valeurs mobilières du Manitoba est une division de l’Office des services financiers du Manitoba, un organisme de service spécial du gouvernement du Manitoba. La Commission réglemente les secteurs des valeurs mobilières, de l’immobilier et des courtiers hypothécaires, et favorise des marchés financiers équitables et efficients dans l’ensemble de la province.