Diversity on Canadian boards: key trends and potential changes to disclosure requirements

By Lauren Archibald on April 1, 2024 Posted in Corporate Governance

Over the last decade, there has been a notable increase in the number of women on boards and in executive officer positions across Canadian issuers. This progress is reflected in the Canadian Securities Administrators’ (CSA) annual review of the corporate governance disclosures of publicly listed companies. Most notably, the number of women occupying board seats … Continue reading

Proxy Advisory Guidance

By Trevor Zeyl on May 5, 2015 Posted in Securities

On April 30, 2015, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) adopted National Policy 25-201 Guidance for Proxy Advisory Firms (the Policy). The Policy provides non-prescriptive and non-exhaustive guidance on recommended practices and disclosure for proxy advisory firms. The guidance is intended to promote transparency in the processes leading to vote recommendations and the development of proxy … Continue reading

Enhanced Disclosure Requirements on Women in the Boardroom

By Kassy Corothers (Calgary) on October 20, 2014 Posted in Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Proxy Battles, Securities, Shareholder Activism

The securities regulators in 7 provinces and 2 territories announced on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, that the final version of the amendments to National Instrument 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices (NI 58-101) and Form 58-101F1 Corporate Governance Disclosure (Form 58-101F1) would include stringent requirements pertaining to female representation on boards and in executive officer positions. … Continue reading