Andrew MacDougall Andrew MacDougall

Executive compensation: On the cusp of change

The past twelve months saw several developments that will have a significant impact on compensation practices in 2020.

Corporate governance: Evolution of existing trends in 2019

Canadian corporate governance developments in 2019 reflected the evolution of a number of existing trends.

SEC proposes amendments to proxy rules applying to proxy advisory firms

In November 2019, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued proposed amendments to its proxy rules to regulate certain of the...

Board and executive diversity remains a focus for regulators: CSA releases its report on women on boards and in executive officer positions

On October 2, 2019, the CSA released its fifth annual report on women on boards and in executive officer positions (the CSA Report). The CSA...

SEC issues guidance regarding activities of proxy advisory firms

Last week, the SEC issued guidance that voting advice communications from proxy advisory firms are generally solicitations subject to SEC antifraud...

Where is Canada on climate change disclosure? More guidance; but old rules

On August 1, 2019, the CSA issued Staff Notice 51-358 Reporting of Climate Change-related Risks (the Staff Notice). We highlight key takeaways of the...

Canada is first jurisdiction worldwide to require diversity disclosure beyond gender; Diversity disclosure rules will apply to federally incorporated public companies effective Jan. 1, 2020

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, corporations governed by the CBCA with publicly traded securities will be required to provide shareholders with information...

Corporate governance: More engagement

Over the course of 2018, corporations and their boards of directors were increasingly asked to engage on a wider range of topics, both with...