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March 15, 2022

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Canadian Securities Regulators Issue Statement Regarding Amended Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is alerting all market participants to economic sanctions imposed by the Government of Canada recently under amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. These Regulations were amended in light of Russia's violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

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CSA Seeks Applications for Investor Advisory Panel

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is inviting applications for membership on its Investor Advisory Panel (CSA IAP). The panel, which is being established this year, will provide advice to the CSA to ensure that retail investors' interests and concerns are fully considered as we develop policies and make rules to strengthen Canada's capital markets.

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Canada Issues Policy Statement on Investments Linked to Russia under the Investment Canada Act

In response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, on March 8, 2022, the Minister of Innovation released a Policy Statement under the Investment Canada Act (ICA) indicating that investments by Russian investors will be subject to in-depth scrutiny and prolonged timelines.

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What's the Future of the Integrated Reporting Framework Under the IFRS Foundation?

In June, the Value Reporting Foundation – home to the Integrated Thinking Principles, Integrated Reporting Framework and the SASB Standards – will consolidate under the IFRS Foundation, which is establishing the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). What does this mean for the Framework and the businesses that use the Framework?

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SASB Standards and the New International Sustainability Standards Board

In June, the Value Reporting Foundation – home to the Integrated Thinking Principles, Integrated Reporting Framework and the SASB Standards – will consolidate under the IFRS Foundation.

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CFOs Should Prepare for Stronger ESG Shareholder Pressure: EY

CFOs and their company boards face a proxy season likely to be more contentious than last year as investors sharpen advocacy for greater business attention to environmental and social issues, the Conference Board said. Shareholder support for proposed board candidates may further decline.

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SEC to Take a Hard Stand Against Corporate 'Greenwashing'

CFOs, facing growing pressure from investors for ESG information, can expect to receive guidance soon on disclosure from both the SEC and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), a panel launched at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow in November.

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