Corporate Governance
A number of high-profile incidents over the past decade have brought into question companies’ corporate ethics, bringing unprecedented public scrutiny to how organizations police themselves. Regulators, shareholders and the general public are demanding that organizations have corporate governance policies and procedures in place to ensure organization-wide cultures of candour and openness with all stakeholders.
Good corporate control requires organizations to combine solid legal understanding, sound ethical judgment and business practicality. The consequences of ineffective oversight can expose officers and directors to regulatory review and potential lawsuits. McMillan’s Business Law Group provides cutting edge advice to our public and private clients in matters related to corporate governance. Our lawyers combine a thorough understanding of applicable laws with corporate governance best practices, providing clients with a set of business solutions tailored to their particular needs, regardless of the size of the organization.
We believe that the best way to avoid a crisis is to plan for one. When a corporate governance crisis does arise, we marshal specialists from across our firm to deliver a comprehensive solution that helps restore and preserve the confidence of all stakeholders.
In particular, McMillan helps corporate clients lead by:
- Implementing board and committee structures/charters
- Assisting with responses to regulatory investigations
- Ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance
- Designing preventative measures to address hostile transactions
- Assisting with timely continuous disclosure
- Advising on directors/officers’ liabilities, indemnity and insurance
- Assisting with shareholder relations and disputes
- Advising on the need for, and the establishment of, independent or special committees
- Designing internal and disclosure controls
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Two-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Illegal Invasion of Ukraine: New Sanctions Designations and Expansion of Export Prohibitions
To coincide with the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Canada announced new sanctions and financial reporting obligations.
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Feb 28, 2024
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Capital Markets: 2023 Legal Year in Review
McMillan LLP's Capital Markets & Securities Group discuss the most significant legal developments in Canadian capital markets in 2023.
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Jan 31, 2024
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Update on 2024 Mandatory Supply Chain Reporting Obligation: New Guidance and Mandatory Questionnaire
Canadian and international businesses must file their first annual report on forced labour and child labour in supply chains by May 31, 2024.
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Jan 16, 2024
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British Columbia Securities Commission Holds that the Bar for a Finding of Parties “Acting Jointly or in Concert” is Set Relatively High
This bulletin provides key insights into the BCSC's ruling on the criteria for determining when parties are considered to have acted "jointly and in concert"
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Jan 4, 2024
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Net Zero Plans Deserve Closer Attention Than They Are Getting
This bulletin provides guidance for companies on practices around net zero plans
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Nov 29, 2023
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Necessary Guidance: Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal Provides Key Insights on the ‘Necessary Course of Business’ Exception in Kraft (Re)
The first application of the "necessary course of business" defense to tipping, Kraft (Re) offers key insights when handling material non-public information.
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Nov 29, 2023
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New Corporate Transparency Requirements for Federal Corporations
Effective January 22, 2024, federal corporations are required to file with Corporations Canada certain information on individuals with significant control.
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Nov 23, 2023
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A New Intelligence Creeps into the Capital Markets
On October 10, 2023, the OSC and EY jointly released a report on the use of artificial intelligence in Ontario's capital markets.
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Nov 7, 2023
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New SEC Cybersecurity Rules – Implications for Canadian Issuers
Discusses the impact of new SEC cybersecurity requirements on Canadian foreign private issuers and suggests recommendations for companies to consider.
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Oct 25, 2023
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Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) Launches Investigations in Mining and Apparel Sectors
CORE Investigates Nike Canada Corp and Dynasty Gold Corp, but Declines to Investigate GobiMin Inc.
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Aug 16, 2023
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