April 16 (Reuters) - BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE:
* BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE SAYS TAKING STEPS TO STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT AND PREVENT FRAUD IN B.C.'S INVESTMENT MARKETS
* BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE - INTRODUCING AMENDMENTS TO SECURITIES ACT ALLOWING IIROC, MFDA TO ENFORCE PENALTIES AS COURT ORDERS AGAINST INVESTMENT DEALERS
* BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE SAYS AMENDMENTS INTRODUCED ON MONDAY TO GIVE IIROC, MFDA ABILITY TO FILE DECISIONS DIRECTLY WITH COURT OF LAW