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Deferred Share Units (DSUs) are a common tool for director compensation in Canada but have limitations, particularly in restricting when directors can monetize their holdings after retirement. Offering directors the option of direct taxable ownership - receiving actual shares upfront - can provide greater flexibility, support long-term ownership...

While many CEOs say they’re long-term thinkers, it’s board members who really have to take a 30,000-foot view of a company. In the volatile environment of the current moment, scenario planning has become a critical duty for boards navigating Plans A, B, C, and D for supply-chain disruptions, shareholder concerns and tariff implications...

"Q: What advice would you give to individuals aspiring to be effective board members or leaders? Start early. A lot of our members are with us for 10 and 20 years — it’s really a journey. And if you start early, you start to learn the important foundations of board governance. When you actually get into a board role, you’ll find out that...

Geopolitical volatility is putting unprecedented pressure on corporate boards of directors. The imposition of tariffs and looming threat of more to come has resulted in the need to redefine costly global trade dynamics. On top...

For women serving on boards—or working toward that goal—recognizing subtle but significant governance missteps can make a meaningful difference to the board’s overall effectiveness. These blind spots, if left unaddressed, can weaken...

To meet these new expectations in an ever-changing business landscape fraught with multi-faceted risks, boards must also question their assumptions about growth and the lens through which they are examining systemic risks. A...

For decades, boardrooms have often been spaces saturated with male voices, dominating every conversation. In the face of that, the call for women to rise, take space, and own their power has never been more imperative. And Cecile Peterkin, the founder of The Leadership Coaching Centre, has been championing this call for over two decades...

In general, directors should be actively engaged in their duties to monitor important developments of the corporation. They should regularly attend board meetings to weigh and consider key decisions that may impact the corporation...

Big US companies already appear less likely to appoint women to corporate boardrooms since President Donald Trump returned to office, representing a reversal from his first term (2017-2021) when senior businesswomen’s prospects relative to men’s continued to improve...

Effective boards and directors are continually learning about the business and the context and are deeply engaged with stakeholders to understand their perspectives on the organization. There’s this really advanced level of inquiry and inquisitiveness, and making sure they understand the context within which they’re working....