If passed, Bill 218, Burden Reduction Act, 2016 (the Bill) will make some small but welcome changes to corporate governance requirements for companies incorporated in Ontario. The Bill passed first reading in the Ontario legislature on June 8, 2016 and still has some steps to go before becoming law. However, it is hoped that the … Continue reading
Nearly seven months have passed since the formal amendments to National Instrument 58-101 – Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices and Form 58-101F1- Corporate Governance Disclosure were announced by securities regulators, imposing enhanced disclosure requirements with respect to female representation on boards (the Gender Disclosure Requirements). Although the new requirements do not mandate quotas, they impose stringent … Continue reading
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