IR Leader
September 02, 2025

CIRI Members, Check Out This Latest CIRI Publication

IR focus: The Art of the Hunt: Thriving in the Search for Your Next IR Role

This article provides tips and advice for navigating the job hunting maze. The process can be daunting and all-encompassing. That’s why it is all about intentionally aligning who you are with where you want to go next.

Click here to learn how to master the art of the hunt!

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CIRI's 2025 Essentials of IR Program Is Only Three Weeks Away - Register Today!

Are you new to investor relations and want to better understand what the role entails? Could you or a team member benefit from IR-focused professional development? Do you support the investor relations team and want to ensure you are providing them with what they need? Are you in an affiliated role and want a better understanding of the IR function? Are you considering CIRI's IR Certification Program and need the prerequisite? If so, register today for CIRI's 2025 Essentials of Investor Relations which will be held on September 23 and 24 in Toronto, ON.
 
Not a CIRI Member? Consider the 2025 Essentials/Membership Bundle and save $100. Contact Brittany Snell for more information on this offer.

Click here to visit the 2025 Essentials of IR website to view the program, learn more about speakers and find more information about the 2025 Essentials/Membership bundle.

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Top Stories

CSA Adopts Expedited Shelf Prospectus Regime for Well-known Seasoned Issuers

On August 28, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a Notice of Amendment regarding the adoption of an expedited shelf prospectus regime for well-known seasoned issuers (WKSIs). If all required regulatory approvals are obtained, the amendments to National Instrument 44-102 Shelf Distributions (the Amendments) will become effective in each province and territory of Canada on November 28, 2025.

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CSA Adopts Expedited Shelf Prospectus Regime for Well-known Seasoned Issuers

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published a Notice of Amendments related to adopting an expedited shelf prospectus regime for well-known seasoned issuers (WKSIs) in Canada, further enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian markets.

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3 Cybersecurity Tips for Finance Chiefs

As cyber attacks continue to mount, cybersecurity expert Daniel Tobok offers actionable steps for finance teams.

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Buying High: Stock Buybacks Soar

Firms are nearing a new record in stock buybacks this year. Why now, when stock prices are so high?

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EDGAR Next: How to Handle Five Issues That Might Arise

With the deadline for mandatory use of EDGAR Next around the corner – September 15th – here are the five biggest issues we’ve been working with clients on (as told to me by Cooley’s Luci Altman).

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McKinsey Survey Shows Investors Seek Fundamentals and Long-term Vision

The latest investor survey underscores the importance of the right metrics and cohesive communications.

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Board Focus: A Wake-Up Call on Executive Pay?

A shift in how a major proxy advisor evaluates top-tier pay may spur more scrutiny from activist investors. How should boards respond?

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Global Spotlight on Canada's Financial Regulatory System

Two major international publications released this summer — the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Financial System Stability Assessment for Canada and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair’s priorities letter to G20 Finance Ministers — offer important insights into the global financial landscape and its implications for Canadian financial regulation. These reports highlight areas where Canadian regulators may adapt or enhance their frameworks in the coming years to maintain resilience and competitiveness for the Canadian financial sector.

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