Pronunciation: [sˈɛdə] (IPA) 
The word "SEDAR" is a Hebrew term used to describe a ceremonial meal that takes place during the springtime holiday of Passover. It is pronounced as /sɛdɑːr/ and is spelled using the English alphabet. The "S" is a voiceless alveolar fricative sound, the "E" is pronounced as the short "e" vowel sound, the "D" is a voiced dental plosive, the "A" is pronounced as the short "a" vowel sound, and the "R" is a voiced postalveolar approximant sound.
SEDAR (System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval) is an electronic filing system created by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) to facilitate the electronic submission and retrieval of securities-related documents. It serves as a centralized repository for public access to all documents required to be filed by Canadian public companies, mutual funds, and other issuers with various securities regulatory authorities.
SEDAR allows issuers and filing agents to submit various types of disclosure documents, including financial statements, annual reports, prospectuses, management discussion and analysis, and insider reports, among others. These documents are then made available to the public and can be accessed and retrieved electronically.
One of the main purposes of SEDAR is to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the regulatory disclosure process for market participants, investors, and regulatory authorities. It allows investors to easily access information about issuers and their securities, aiding them in making informed investment decisions. Market participants can also utilize SEDAR to analyze and monitor companies' financial performance and compliance with regulatory requirements.
SEDAR plays a fundamental role in promoting fair and transparent capital markets in Canada by ensuring equal access to disclosure information. It provides regulatory authorities with a comprehensive and searchable database of company filings, enabling effective oversight and enforcement of securities laws.
