Approaches to engagement have evolved differently across the globe. In the Americas, engagement has historically been strong in Canada, whereas in the United States it has become common only more recently. Overall, there has been a strong growth in the numbers of PRI signatories in North America (179 in Canada and 689 in the USA), which is a good indicator for the growth in engagement and active ownership...

Women hold at least 30% of seats on a majority of S&P 500 boards for the first time, a result of years of investor pressure and regulations requiring more gender diversity among corporate directors...

Now in its 25th year, the Canada Spencer Stuart Board Index (“CSSBI”) provides benchmarks and insights into the governance practices of a representative sample of 100 of Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion.

The diversity discussion blossomed this year, with continued, slow growth in the advancement of women accompanied by an expanded focus into other facets of diversity. This year new disclosure requirements under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA)...

As part of our continuing commitment to the advancement of diversity in business, Stikeman Elliott recently hosted an event as part of its Board Diversity Initiative. Coinciding with the launch of the firm’s newly…

CALGARY – October 2, 2019 – The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) today participated in the publication… of CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 58-311 Report on Fifth Staff Review of Disclosure regarding Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions.

Over the past year, this diversity discussion has continued to show slow growth in the advancement of women in leadership positions, accompanied by an expanded focus into other facets of diversity. This year, new disclosure requirements...

This report outlines key trends from a recent review of public disclosure regarding women on boards and in executive officer positions as required by Form 58-101F1 Corporate Governance Disclosure...