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Inbound M&A: What directors need to know

Osler, in conjunction with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) prepared a survey of director views on M&A, which was then sent to the ICD...

The inclusion imperative: In 2018, building a better board means building a board that looks like Canada

Last October, when Statistics Canada published the results of the 2016 census, we learned that more than one in five Canadians—7.7 million...

Investor and regulator interests drive change in corporate governance and executive compensation

New and renewed investor focus on issues of board diversity and proxy access and an increasing interest in climate change disclosure accounted for...

Diversity on boards must change more quickly – Policy Options

Diversity on boards is improving slowly. Now all boards with four or more directors should be mandated to have at least one woman.

TSX issues final rules for corporate governance website disclosure and disclosure of security-based compensation arrangements

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has issued final amendments to the Company Manual relating to corporate governance website disclosure and disclosure...

Climate Change – Why boards need to be proactive

We highlight below a few of the reasons why climate change needs to be a recurring topic on the board agenda.

Corporate governance and data issues

The immediate steps you take after a data breach can set the tone for the response and influence how smoothly your organization can move forward from...

Looking ahead: Climate change as a board issue

Climate change is an important area of board oversight, encompassing potential long-term physical impacts on operations, risks and opportunities, as...

Board’s Role in Crisis Management: Expecting the Unexpected

The impact of a crisis on a business can be felt throughout the organization and could negatively affect not only its reputation, but that of its...