IR Leader
April 15, 2025

CIRI Members, Check Out These Latest Resources

CIRI members, you don't want to miss the latest issues of IR focus and IR leader.

IR focus: How to Identify and Hire the Ideal IR Candidate was published on March 7. 
In this article, we explore what it takes to identify and hire the ideal IR candidate. From leveraging the expertise of recruiters to fine-tuning your job description and thinking beyond simple placement strategies, if you’re looking to add to the bench strength of your IR team, this one’s for you.

Click here to access IR focus Issue 1 - or any previous issue.
IR leader Issue 1 was published on April 4 and includes these insightful articles:

  • Communicating in an Age of Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation and Deepfakes
  • Canada’s Modern Slavery Act: Updated Guidance for the 2025 Reporting Year
  • Investor Relations – A Strategic Imperative
  • Think Big: Meeting the Needs of Large Shareholders
  • IFRS 18: Reshaping Financial Statement Presentation
  • And more!

Click here to access IR leader Issue 1 - or any previous issue.

Not a CIRI member? Click here to join and take advantage of all that CIRI has to offer!
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Looking for a New IR Role? Need to Hire an IRO? Check Out CIRI's Career Hub

Are you looking for a new job opportunity?
Companies are planning for the year ahead and we are seeing an increase in job listings. Currently, we have one position listed – an Investor Relations Associate (Vancouver). These listings are accessible by visiting CIRI's Career Hub.


Are you looking to hire someone for your company or a client? 

CIRI offers an effective way to reach qualified targets through job listings on our Career Hub. Get in front of IROs who may be looking for new challenges by posting your job opportunity with us. Members may submit a job listing free of charge. Non-members may submit a job listing for only $150+HST. Click here to sign in and submit a job listing.

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Top Stories

Understanding the Global Macroeconomic Impacts of Trump’s Tariffs

President Trump’s tariff moves have jolted markets and thrust business leaders into deep uncertainty. Developing a better understanding of tariffs’ primary and secondary macroeconomic effects, as well as any plausible long-term consequences, will allow executives to continuously assess the impact on their markets and businesses. With so much in flux, leaders need to ditch rigid plans and instead build flexible, analytical muscle to navigate this turbulent new landscape.

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Canada’s Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators Discuss Emerging AI Systems and Economic Relations at Annual Meeting in Calgary

The Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators (Joint Forum) has concluded its Annual Meeting held this year in Calgary, Alberta. The Joint Forum brings together Members of the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR), the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) and representation from the Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations and the Mortgage Brokers’ Council of Canada.

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Can DEI 2.0 Include Everyone?

DEI as a practice has come under fire. Critics contend that programs intended to assist people from historically disadvantaged groups do more to divide than to foster genuine inclusion, undermining fairness and hiring for merit or capability. Proponents believe that DEI leads to better financial results by creating cultures where different perspectives mitigate risk and drive innovation, and that helping uplift people is the right thing to do.

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TMX Group's Action Plan to Boost Long-term Growth and Competitiveness

TMX Group recommends six actions the next Canadian government can take to ensure our country is seen throughout the world as a great place to invest and do business.

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What Does Trump’s So-called ‘Liberation Day’ Mean for IR?

Investor Relations professionals recently offered IR Impact readers some advice on tackling the unpredictable.

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TSX Proposes Amendments to Listing Requirements

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has published for comment proposed amendments to the TSX Company Manual (the Manual). The amendments are intended to support capital markets. Public Comment on the Proposed Amendments is Open Until May 5, 2025.

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President Trump’s April 2 Reciprocal Tariffs Exempt Canada

Today President Trump announced global “reciprocal tariffs” on goods from all countries, ranging from 10% to 49%. While President Trump’s tariff strategy has now broadened worldwide, contrary to many predictions Canada and Mexico are not subject to additional tariff measures at this time. Previously announced tariffs on Canada for non-CUSMA/USMCA compliant goods, and on steel, aluminum, and autos remain.

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Women Lead Here: Corporate Canada Female Leadership Ranked

Hundreds of publicly traded companies in Canada with annual revenues greater than $50 million were evaluated on their executive teams.

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