Does my criminal offence have a "Canadian Equivalent"

[UncleIroh]

In 2011 I plead guilty to two crimes in the UK:

1. Carry on / Purport to carry on regulated activity in UK when not an authorised / exempt person between 27/04/07 and 12/07/10.

2. In the course of business communicate an invitation / inducement to engage in an investment activity between 27/04/07 and 12/07/10.

Disposal: 12 months wholly suspended imprisonment, 200 hours unpaid work.

My crime was basically running a "stock picks" newsletter without being approved by the Financial Services Authority. I should also note I was 16 years old on 27/04/07, however my guilty plea was not accepted by a judge until 28th Nov 2011 (over 18).

I previously entered Canada and the customs agent said there was no equivalent crime in Canada therefore I could enter and she marked it on my record so I don't have issues next time.

However, she was a young girl and obviously not a lawyer.

Now I'm looking at applying to Canada's Start-up Visa program and am wondering how I can get a solid answer on whether or not these crimes have Canadian equivalents and therefore render me inadmissible.

Thanks!