CIRI is looking for members to join the CIRI National Board of Directors and the Chapter Executives. If you know a CIRI member that you think would make a good addition to the CIRI National Board or a Chapter Executive, we ask you to please enter their name in nomination.
Don't delay! The deadline for nominations is March 9, 2018. Click on the Chapter below for more details and to access the specific nomination form:
CIRI National
CIRI Alberta
CIRI British Columbia
CIRI Ontario
CIRI Quebec (English)
CIRI Quebec (French)
(NOTE: Only CIRI members can hold National Board and Chapter Executive positions.)
Each year, CIRI recognizes investor relations professionals who make a significant contribution to the practice of investor relations. These individuals are nominated by you - their peers. We ask you to think about your IR program and consider nominating those IROs whose programs or initiatives you admire.
CIRI Fellowship Program was launched in 2015 to recognize leaders in the investor relations profession who, by their achievements, bring distinction to the profession and serve as role models for others. CIRI Fellows have made significant contributions to the advancement of the investor relations profession and to CIRI throughout their careers.
Click here for more information and to access the Nomination Form.
Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in Investor Relations is given in honour of the late Belle Mulligan to recognize individuals who have shown singular leadership in one or more aspects of the practice of IR.
Click here for more information and to access the Nomination Form.
CIRI Award for Excellence in Investor Relations is given by CIRI to honour individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the investor relations profession and to the Institute.
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Nominations can be submitted to Jane Maciel by April 5, 2018.
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CIRI is pleased to inform you that new job opportunities are available in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.
CIRI members can click here to view the postings. You must be logged in as this is a 'Members Only' benefit.
Are you looking to create or fill a position in your company or for a client? Here's an effective way to reach CIRI members who are looking for new challenges in investor relations.
Members may submit a job posting free of charge. Non-members may submit a job posting for $150+HST.
Click here to submit a job posting.
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Issuers listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") are reminded that TSX disclosure requirements relating to website and security based compensation arrangements that were proposed in May 2016, pared back in April 2017 and approved in October 2017, will become effective during this coming proxy season. Specifically, as of April 1, 2018, listed issuers will be required to post the governance documents noted below on their websites (the "Website Disclosure"). In addition, listed issuers will need to include new security based compensation disclosure (the "Security Based Compensation Disclosure") in their management information circulars in connection with annual shareholder meetings for fiscal years ending on or after October 31, 2017, which includes any issuer with a December 31, 2017 year end. The Security Based Compensation Disclosure will require issuers to disclose, among other things, annual burn rates for security based compensation arrangements.
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Among the various threats to corporate well-being, one - the vulnerability of sensitive data - stands out from the crowd.
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In preparing for the 2018 proxy season, you should be aware of some regulatory changes and institutional investor guidance that may impact disclosure to, and interactions with, your shareholders. This update highlights what is new in the 2018 proxy season and beyond.
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released revised guidance on February 8 confirming its disclosure-based approach to reporting issuers with interests in the U.S. cannabis industry and setting out additional required disclosures.
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Big companies are under increasing pressure from investors to be environmentally responsible. But not all management teams and boards are up to speed on what their company can and should do to improve its footprint, even if employees have good data and solid proposals.
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Should public companies focus on earning profits for their shareholders, or should they serve broader societal needs? Larry Fink, the head of BlackRock, the largest fund manager in the world, recently issued a letter to company CEOs stating: "Companies must benefit all of their stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, and the communities in which they operate."
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At this week's 2018 GRI Reporters' North America Summit, participants geeked out on all the best ways to improve their sustainability reporting with increased materiality, stakeholder engagement and communications.
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