IR Leader
February 03, 2026

Top Stories

U.S. Retail Shareholder Voting Program: Implications for Canadian Companies Ahead of 2026 Proxy Season

The recent development of Exxon Mobil Corporation’s retail shareholder voting program has attracted attention among Canadian public issuers, with questions regarding potential opportunities and challenges for Canadian companies considering the feasibility of a similar initiative under the Canadian regulatory framework.

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Growing Reliance on AI Drives CFOs to Focus on Investor Relations

The availability of artificial intelligence tools that investors use for research is causing CFOs to spend more time on investor relations, according to new research by Gartner.

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Someone Who Knows Somebody Who Knows You

Some key thoughts about effective networking, from Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison.

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The 2026 Global 100 Listing Puts Speed in the Spotlight

The latest edition of our annual ranking of the world’s most sustainable corporations now captures a vital new metric: momentum.

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AI and the Evolving Role of the Chief Sustainability Officer

Corporate sustainability is still too often perceived as complex, non-core, and disconnected from business performance. Combined with growing regulatory pressure, heavy reporting requirements, and greenwashing risks, sustainability is frequently framed by executives as a compliance and risk-management burden rather than a value driver. As a result, it is commonly treated as a cost center, or worse, a box-ticking exercise aimed at delaying action while minimizing investment.

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The AI Imperative: How TSX/TSXV Issuers Can Master Generative AI to Control Narrative and Compliance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the capital markets, moving beyond simple automation to become a strategic partner for Investor Relations (IR) professionals. In this article, we outline the key applications of AI in IR and provide an actionable roadmap and best practices for Canadian TSX and TSXV issuers looking to effectively leverage this technology.

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Janet Craig: Ten Things I Am Doing to Up My IR Game in 2026

Multi-award winning IR professional shares her goals – and some inspiration – to kick off a new year.

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