This spring, four new words were added to the tail end of Amin Mousavian’s title at TMX Group, making him: VP, Investor Relations and Treasury and Interim Chief Risk Officer. Such double- and even triple-barreled job titles have become increasingly common in the world of Canadian IR. Mousavian says that his colleagues – some who have added roles outside IR and some who haven’t – are also experiencing “an expansion of responsibilities within the IR part of the role.” | Read Article |

The environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability landscape in Canada is currently undergoing a seismic shift that remains unsettled due to changing market expectations and priorities, turbulent geopolitical and macroeconomic events, a continuing rise in stakeholder activism and litigation, and changing regulations that are reflective of the current state of uncertainty. | Read Article |

The work of investor relations is highly relevant to the work of the Board of Directors. IR is a strategic management responsibility, so it is essential to view the relationship between the IR team and the Board of Directors as an extension of that strategic focus and a key component of cultivating the strategic nature of IR. | Read Article |

The role of corporations in addressing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada has been a focal point since 2015. This is when the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) issued its report, which included 94 Calls to Action. While most of the recommendations were aimed at the Government, Call to Action #92 was specifically aimed at improving corporate practices. | Read Article |

In today’s uncertain geopolitical environment, import tariffs and retaliatory measures are increasingly being used as tools of trade negotiation and protectionism. While their political and economic impacts are well-publicized, the consequences for financial reporting often receive less attention, but can be significant. This article explores how tariffs affect corporate financial statements and what Canadian investor relations professionals should consider. | Read Article |