IR Leader
August 19, 2025

Do you have a list of books and articles that you've been saving to read over the summer? Well, don't forget to add IR leader and IR focus to the list! The article titles from the 2025 issues are listed below so you can add them to your summer reading list. (Please note that these are member-only publications. You will need to be logged in to access them.)

IR focus Issue 1, 2025:  How to Identify and Hire the Ideal IR Candidate

IR focus Issue 2, 2025:  The IRO’s M&A Playbook: Driving Confidence and Conviction Through Communication

IR leader Issue 1, 2025 Articles:

  •  Communicating in an Age of Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation and Deepfakes
  •  Canada’s Modern Slavery Act: Updated Guidance for the 2025 Reporting Year
  •  Investor Relations – A Strategic Imperative
  • Think Big: Meeting the Needs of Large Shareholders
  • IFRS 18: Reshaping Financial Statement Presentation

IR leader Issue 2, 2025 Articles:

  • Broadening IR Responsibilities
  • Recent Developments in a Shifting ESG and Sustainability Landscape
  • The Importance of the IRO/Board Relationship
  • Indigenous Reconciliation: Where is Corporate Canada?
  • Tariffs and Financial Reporting: What Canadian Companies Need to Know

The next issue of IR focus will be published in August, and the next issue of IR leader will be published in September.

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Join CIRI for this year's Essentials of IR program, delivered over two days in Toronto, ON on September 23 & 24. 

Taught by seasoned IROs and subject-matter experts, this multi-day professional development program is designed to develop and expand your IR knowledge and expertise. Plus, you will build connections with IR peers and learn about services that can help you do your job more effectively.

The comprehensive program covers the core responsibilities of the IR function. 

Ready to kickstart your IR career? Register today!

Not yet a CIRI member? Take advantage of the 2025 Essentials/Membership Bundle and save $100!
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