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April 13, 2021

Save the Dates! CIRI To Hold 2021 Annual Conference Virtually June 14-16

CIRI's 2021 Annual Conference will be held virtually over three afternoons – June 14, 15 and 16. Building on last year's success, this virtual format will include all the elements that make the Annual Conference a hallmark event for Canadian IROs including: general and breakout sessions; panel discussions; interactive roundtables; opportunities to engage with suppliers through a variety of options, time-tested and new; and networking with peers during social events.  

To see this year's Conference theme, adjusted pricing and register, refer to our news release. More details will be available on the soon-to-be launched Annual Conference website.  

Additional Annual Conference updates will be provided in the coming weeks. We look forward to catching up with you in June!

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CIRI Issues Advocacy: CIRI Submission to Government on Mandatory Advisory Say-on-Pay Votes

CIRI submitted comments to Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada on their Consultation Paper regarding upcoming changes to the CBCA, specifically on mandatory non-binding say-on-pay votes.

CIRI supports the proposal that non-binding say-on-pay votes be: reported at the AGM; posted on the issuers website; and included in the proxy circular the following year. In addition, CIRI recommends that issuers include the non-binding say-on-pay vote results in the news release outlining the results of the election of directors.

To read the full submission, click here.
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Save the Date: CIRI to Hold 2021 Annual Conference Virtually June 14-16

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