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LATEST NEWS
2020 - 2024
Canadian public companies have come a long way over the last decade. Women directors are no longer a rarity, and token female representation on the board is now the exception, with the average number of women on a board among TSX-listed companies having increased from less than one woman per board to 2.37 women per board....
At a recent bank board meeting, directors were treated to a surprise. They listened to the chief executive talk strategy—except it wasn’t actually the CEO talking. It turned out to be a voice-cloning model that was trained, using the CEO’s prior earnings calls, to generate new content. More boards are undertaking such staged exercises to better grasp the impact—and potential risks—of generative artificial intelligence, says Tariq...
For boards seeking to establish oversight of compliance with these new climate-related disclosure requirements, difficulties
may arise. While the rules intended to provide transparency to investors, the burdens they impose on public companies may be
significant. Additionally, companies are expressing that the concepts of materiality in these rules are somewhat ambiguous...
Organizational vision: Which of the major issues on the sustainability agenda are most important to their organizations? Where does ESG provide the greatest value? Where do their ambitions for ESG lie? Strategic focus and integration: Which stakeholders drive ESG strategy and action? What ESG goals and metrics are
in place? What are the biggest obstacles to ESG?
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/NEWS
Articles Of Interest
The board of directors is at the heart of corporate governance – and as the responsibilities associated with the board expand to cover topics like ESG and cybersecurity risk oversight, as well as destabilizing market conditions and changing regulatory requirements, so do investor expectations. While average support for...
With GenAI, effective board oversight has never been more important or mor challenging. Many companies are starting to move from piloting the technology to larger-scale rollouts while also trying to separate the hype from reality in a period featuring significant market uncertainty, an accelerating pace ...
The average total compensation for S&P 500 directors (excluding independent chairs’ fees) is $327,096, an increase of 1.8% from 2023 ($321,220). Stock accounts for 58% of director compensation, with cash accounting for 37% for the third year in a row.
The average annual retainer for S&P 500 independent directors is $144,077, up only slightly from $143,106 in 2023. Over the past 20 years, director retainers have increased 5.4% on an annualized basis...
Board capability is critical when it comes to the geopolitical challenges organizations are facing. Many board members may not have experienced this before. Even in stable environments, effective boards should be aware of their strengths and weaknesses and seek opportunities to expand their knowledge...
LATEST STATISTICS
2020 - 2024
Deloitte Global Boardroom Program’s new report reveals that women hold less than a quarter (23.3%) of board seats globally, a 3.6% increase from the last edition published in 2022....
As set out in National Instrument 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices, non-venture reporting issuers in Alberta are required to provide annual disclosure in their proxy circular or annual information form about representation of women on their boards and in executive officer positions, and other related disclosure requirements....
To achieve parity, new or vacant positions need to be filled by women candidates at least half the time. Canadian companies are getting close – and the rate at which women were added to boards this year is higher than reported in any of our prior reports...
As of May 31, 2023, approximately 1,776 issuers were listed on the TSX, of which approximately 744 were subject to the disclosure requirements. The data summarized in this report is based on a review sample of 602 issuers that had year-ends between December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2023 (Year 9) ...
BOARD EDUCATION
COURSES, PROGRAMS AND MORE
Corporate Directors International LLC (CDI.LLC.D) Certification
Experience IMIx Executive Programs, led by University of Toronto faculty and industry thought leaders, for efficient career advancement. Our immersive and collaborative sessions empower executives and managers with transformative tools, frameworks, and innovative thinking. Achieve your career ambitions effectively with our flexible executive programs....
Get the insights that you need to provide oversight and foresight on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities. This program will equip you with the tools and confidence that all board members, investors and executives require to make effective decisions...
Provides corporate board directors and business professionals with an in-depth understanding to help them better grasp the current challenges and opportunities that climate change and transitioning to net-zero present, with actionable advice from dozens of global experts on how to get there...
The ICD offers formal director education programs delivered nationally and short courses designed by directors, for directors on topical governance issues affecting both directors and Boards...
Tools & Techniques
HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE BOARD READY
- Getting a seat at the table
- How to write a non-profit or corporate Board resume
- Planning your board career
- 10 Questions to ask before joining a board
- Why Culture Matters to the Visionary Board
- Board VS Operational Accountabilities
- How to get on your first Corporate Board
- Click here for other related information
- How To Get Yourself On A Board
- Across the Board: The Board Candidate's Checklist
