CIRO Halts Trading for Altrova Health and Western Investment

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization halted trading for two different publicly listed companies on October 19 and 20, 2026, to ensure fair and orderly market conditions.

On October 19, the regulator suspended all issues for Altrova Health Inc. starting at 9:51 ET. The organization implemented the halt due to pending news regarding the company.

The following day, the regulator took similar action against The Western Investment Company of Canada. Trading for the company was halted at 8:16 AM ET on October 20, with the regulator citing the improper dissemination of news as the reason for the suspension.