Imagine that instead of doing investor relations with all the constraints of an existing function, established practices, and a set of rules that may or may not make sense, you could reinvent the function completely, setting your own priorities. What would you do? | Read Article |

The year 1992 was described by the Queen as her personal Annus Horribilis, and 2016, for many businesses, is likely tracking a similar description. As for the Queen, years later, she is still around and, by the look of things, has recovered nicely. For businesses, this too shall pass. So as you are preparing for the fall marketing blitz, it is time to think about how to best position your company in light of crude crashing, Brexit bashing and interest rate slashing. | Read Article |

On June 7, 2015, Catalyst Inc. released a report commissioned by the Government of Ontario entitled “Gender Diversity on Boards in Canada: Recommendations for Accelerating Progress” (the “Catalyst Report”). The Ontario Government accepted all of the 11 recommendations set out in the Catalyst Report and announced that it would require all of its agencies, Boards, Commissions and Crown Corporations to have 40% female directors by 2019. | Read Article |

In addition to its impact on our environment, climate change is also emerging as a threat to the stability of the global financial system. Regulators and investors increasingly recognize that climate-related financial risks can have a significant impact on a company, ultimately influencing its viability, value and risk profile. While publicly traded companies have a legal obligation to disclose material risks to investors, there is currently no recognized best practice to identify, quantify and report climate-related financial risks. | Read Article |