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Our methodology

Our methodology Our report analyzes diversity disclosure provided by reporting issuers required under Canadian securities laws to provide...

The board’s oversight in the age of AI: ethics, compliance and competitive advantage

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global business landscape at an almost dizzying speed. Many organizations, and their directors,...

A tempest of change: impact of climate-related litigation and regulation

It was a year of significant change for climate-related litigation and regulation in 2023. The volume of climate litigation increased significantly...

Corporate governance focuses on the who, what and how

The past year saw an increased focus on diversity beyond gender and new rules that add to the list of topics expected to be addressed at the board.

Looking forward on clawbacks

New listing standards from the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market came into effect this year, requiring companies to adopt policies...

Panel discussion – Board diversity – is progress being made beyond gender?

Osler invites you to what will be an engaging panel discussion on Board diversity beyond gender.

California’s new ‘Climate Accountability Package’

California’s legislature recently passed two bills that impose significant mandatory climate-related reporting requirements for large public...

2023 Diversity Disclosure Practices

Overview Osler’s ninth annual comprehensive report, 2023 Diversity Disclosure Practices: Diversity and leadership at Canadian public...

The state of corporate climate litigation

The 2023 Global Climate Change Litigation Report indicates that, between July 2020 and December 2022, there were 630 climate change...

SEC’s new mandatory cybersecurity disclosure rules and implications for Canadian issuers

Late last month, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules requiring disclosure by public companies of cybersecurity...