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January 07, 2025

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5 Cybersecurity Threats CFOs Should Look Out For

Here are the most prominent and potentially damaging threats businesses face and how CFOs can prepare to mitigate them.

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Environmental Claims and the Competition Act

This consultation takes place between December 23, 2024 and February 28, 2025 (11:59 pm Pacific time).

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A Review of Shareholder Activism in Canada for 2024: Key Decisions and Trends to Watch for in 2025

In this installment of Governance Insights, we examine trends and offer insights for both issuers and activists. We also review two high-profile 2024 activist campaigns where the investor achieved a decisive victory, in each case resulting in a wholesale change of the board—a feat rarely achieved even once in a single year. As well, we explore the latest developments related to advance notice by laws, joint acting and company-side defensive tactics.

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CSA Issues Market Update on Climate-related Disclosure Project

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is providing an update on the climate-related disclosure project following the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board’s (CSSB) publication of its final Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standard (CSDS) 1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information (CSDS 1) and CSDS 2 Climate-related Disclosures (CSDS 2 and, together with CSDS 1, the CSSB Standards).

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IOSCO's GEM Committee Launches Network to Support Its Members in the Adoption or Other Use of ISSB Standards

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is delighted to welcome and support the International Organization of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO) launch of its Growth and Emerging Markets (GEM) Committee Network for Adoption or Other Use of ISSB Standards.

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Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS 1 and CSDS 2): Now Available

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) is proud to announce the release of CSDS 1, General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information, and CSDS 2, Climate-related Disclosures, Canada’s inaugural sustainability disclosure standards.These standards represent a significant milestone in promoting consistency and comparability in sustainability reporting.

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ISS Proxy Voting Guidelines

Benchmark Policy Changes for 2025: U.S., Canada, and Americas Regional

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Canadian Securities Administrators Issue Notice on Use of Artificial Intelligence

On December 5, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published CSA Staff Notice and Consultation 11-348: Applicability of Canadian Securities Laws and the use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Capital Markets (the Notice). This document offers guidance on how securities legislation applies to the use and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) by market participants.

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7 Quick Tips for Smooth SEDAR+ Filings

Navigating SEDAR+ filings can be a smooth process with just a few proactive steps. Here are some quick tips to help keep your filings error-free and compliant.

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