IR Leader
April 23, 2024

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: Navigating the New IR Landscape: Move Your Career Up and to the Right was published on April 15.
Investor Relations plays a crucial, frontline role in shaping a public company’s image and reputation. In today’s fast-paced business environment, professionals who want to pursue a career in IR need to be equipped with the right tools and strategies to effectively communicate with investors and build long-lasting relationships. As IR is a highly visible role within the organization, initiative, communication and attitude will be highly valued. By focusing on the right skills and demonstrating your commitment, you can establish yourself in the value chain and find your path up the org chart, positioning yourself for future growth and success. The world is your oyster when you shine in IR.

Click here to access IR focus Issue 1 - or any previous issue.
IR leader Issue 1 was published on April 8 and includes these insightful articles:

  • Understanding Cybersecurity: Opportunities (and Perils) for IROs
  • Reporting Obligations Under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
  • What Happened to the 'S' in ESG?
  • What the &$%! is a Barber Doing in IR?!
  • And more!

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

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CIRI Issues Advocacy: Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Survey

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) is proposing two voluntary sustainability reporting standards for Canadian companies (CDS1 and CDS2), following the publication in 2023 of two international sustainability disclosure standards by the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS S1 and S2.

Companies can provide feedback directly to the CSSB on these proposed Canadian sustainability reporting standards by completing the CSSB's survey before June 10, 2024.

To learn more about CDS1 and CDS2 or the criteria CSSB is proposing to use to decide when modifications to future IFRS sustainability standards are needed for the Canadian market, click here.
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Canadian Securities Regulators Publish Next Steps to Facilitate Access to Real-time Market Data

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published Staff Notice 21-334 Next Steps to Facilitate Access to Real-Time Market Data (RTMD) which summarizes the comments received to the Consultation Paper published in November 2022, and advises stakeholders of the CSA’s next steps to address the access to and use of RTMD.

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KPMG: Majority of U.S. CEOs Expect Significant Returns from Sustainability Investments Within 3-5 Years

The majority of U.S. CEOs expect to see significant returns from their company’s sustainability investments within three to five years, and the corporate leaders continue to rank ESG as their top operational priority, even in the face of inflationary and supply chain challenges and Gen AI-related opportunities, according to a new survey released by professional services firm KPMG US.

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Hansell McLaughlin Weekly Proxy Notes

Each week during the proxy season, we share with our clients and friends, some of our notes on developments at TSX listed issuers. Our notes result from our review of recently issued disclosure, meeting results and press releases.

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ESG: Rebranding or Fundamental Shift?

While ESG-type metrics continue to form part of fund sponsor and institutional investor decision-making criteria, we think appetite is decreasing for any actual or perceived negative impact on financial returns as a result of ESG considerations.

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Conference Season Primer – Expert Tips for Success

Mining conferences are crucial for our industry’s growth and innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, exchanging ideas, meeting investors and stakeholders, and showcasing new products and services. Whether you’re a seasoned attendee or gearing up for your first event, learning from industry veterans can significantly enhance your conference experience.

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