IR Leader
September 26, 2023

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Canadian Securities Regulators Propose Introduction of Expedited Shelf Prospectus Regime for Well-known Seasoned Issuers

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is seeking public comment on a proposed expedited shelf prospectus regime for well-known seasoned issuers (WKSIs) in Canada.

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IASB to Explore Ways to Improve Reporting of Climate-related and Other Uncertainties in the Financial Statements

The IASB today decided to explore targeted actions to improve the reporting of climate-related and other uncertainties in the financial statements. The possible actions include development of educational materials, illustrative examples and targeted amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards to improve application of existing requirements.

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Why Should Sustainability Reporting be the Boardroom’s Top Priority?

The world is in flux. Business leaders are facing a myriad of crises and challenges – from rising interest rates and inflation to supply chain blockages, driven by the war in Ukraine. You might argue that now is not the time to be adding to the growing to-do list for CEOs and other corporate decision makers, but the reality is that there’s no going back on sustainability.

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Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Canada's Modern Slavery Legislation?

Royal assent was given to the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Act) in May of 2023. The Act requires many businesses with connections to Canada, and federal government institutions, to report annually on steps that they have taken to prevent and reduce the risk that forced labour or child labour is being used in their supply chains (with the first reports due May 31, 2024).

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B.C. Securities Commission Gains New Powers

On July 17, 2023, the B.C. Securities Commission gained new powers through a package of legislative amendments that aim to strengthen the Commission’s enforcement powers, expand the Commission’s rule-making authority, and help ensure that British Columbia’s securities regulations remain consistent with other provinces’ regulations.

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Meet the CEO of 2025

Find out about the changing profile of a successful CEO, what tomorrow’s CEOs look like, and their differentiating qualities.

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