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Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) Launches Investigations in Mining and Apparel Sectors

Aug 16, 2023

CORE Investigates Nike Canada Corp and Dynasty Gold Corp, but Declines to Investigate GobiMin Inc.

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SEC Approves NYSE and NASDAQ Clawback Listing Standards – Assessing the Implications for Canadian Foreign Private Issuers

Aug 2, 2023

On June 9, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the clawback listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange.

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ESG Not Just ESG

Jul 25, 2023

This bulletin discusses the push for the inclusion of Indigenous considerations in ESG practices which could lead to the addition of "I" (ESGI).

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Take Two: Canada’s Second Court-Approved Remediation Agreement

Jul 4, 2023

Summary of the decision to approve the UEFTI remediation agreement and discussion on approval criteria & procedural requirements for future agreements.

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Cracking (Down On) the Code – Key Changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct

Jun 13, 2023

A new Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct takes effect July 1, 2023, which has implications for lobbyists and companies and organizations that retain and/or employ them.

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Net Benefit Reviews Under the Investment Canada Act – Some Practical Thoughts

Jun 6, 2023

Glencore plc’s recent approaches to the shareholders of Teck Resources has once again brought the Investment Canada Act into the spotlight.

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Is the Sun Setting on Dual Class Share Structures?

May 16, 2023

This bulletin discusses the basic components of a DCSS, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as common shareholder protection measures.

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CSA Seeks Comments on Two New Approaches to Diversity Disclosure

May 10, 2023

The Canadian Securities Administrators is seeking comments on the proposed amendments to the corporate governance disclosure rules and policies (Form 58-101F1)

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Proposed Amendments to the Business Corporations Act to create a Public Registry of Beneficial Owners of Private Companies in British Columbia

May 9, 2023

Recent amendments to the BC Business Corporations Act to propose public registry of beneficial owners of BC private companies.