This year might be remembered as the one when the Brits were mired in Brexit and Americans started joking about hoping Canada doesn’t build a wall, shutting them out, while Canada’s own leader – Justin Trudeau – burnished his reputation for well-articulated positions and savoir faire. That's why, in 2017, some clever IROs are starting to look for ways to incorporate 'brand Canada' into their investment cases. | Read Article |

When Canadian oil and gas companies (or any others, for that matter) pitch institutional investors, their effectiveness depends in part on awareness of the mandates and benchmarks of the portfolio managers they meet. | Read Article |

Most corporate governance practices adopted in the United States eventually make their way into Canada. Proxy access, which is a mechanism that allows shareholders who meet certain ownership requirements to present their own nominees for election as directors, is the latest practice to begin to make inroads into Canada. Due to differences in Canadian law and the Canadian marketplace, it is likely that the U.S. approach will need to be tailored somewhat to fit Canadian companies. | Read Article |

It can be challenging to identify the gap between the information investors need to assess the health and prospects of a company and the information they receive through corporate reporting channels. Drafting an annual report involves balancing regulatory requirements, accounting requirements, market expectations and effective communication of the company's narrative. | Read Article |