On May 19, 2025, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued strike notice. In the event of a complete suspension of postal service, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) anticipates publishing temporary relief from requirements to deliver proxy-related materials for shareholder meetings in respect of certain annual matters. Such relief recognizes that the suspension of postal service may impact a reporting issuer’s ability to deliver proxy-related materials to all shareholders.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week announced that, on June 26, 2025, it will host a roundtable meeting to discuss potential updates to the existing executive compensation disclosure requirements. The meeting is open to the public, and the public is invited to share comments and pose questions in advance of (or after) the meeting.
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is increasing the limit on capital-raising under the listed issuer financing exemption to support the competitiveness of Canada’s capital markets. This move is the latest in a series of recent CSA actions, including other blanket orders, to help companies grow.
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Worried about how to maintain finance-department operations, many look ahead to generative AI for an assist.
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Public companies have long developed best practices and legal expertise in drafting compliant securities disclosure documents. With the increase in required and voluntary disclosure by public companies regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, disclosure has become more difficult to navigate, particularly disclosure around green claims such as carbon emissions reduction targets and net-zero commitments.
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Canadian regulators shift focus to competitiveness, stalling mandatory ESG rules for public companies.
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