IR Leader
February 03, 2026

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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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Public Safety Canada Releases Updated Guidance for the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act

On December 22, Public Safety Canada released updated guidance (the Updated Guidance) under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Act). The revisions provide some clarifications that may assist entities in assessing their obligations, but also contain changes that may affect how entities assess whether they are required to report.

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Extension of U.S. Insider Reporting to Directors and Officers of Foreign Private Issuers with U.S.-Registered Equity

Canadian (and other) foreign private issuers (FPIs), including Multijurisdictional Disclosure System issuers, with equity securities registered in the United States will be subject to new insider reporting obligations with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States.

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JPMorgan Replaces Proxy Advisors with New Internal AI Platform

JPMorgan’s asset management business will no longer use third party proxy advisory firms for managing voting for U.S. companies, with the firm turning instead to a newly launched AI-powered platform according to a company memo seen by ESG Today.

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The Board Agenda for 2026

From new leadership development to AI governance, the issues for the board are getting more complex.

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Here's (Almost) Everything Wall Street Expects in 2026

By now every firm on Wall Street is well aware of the risks surrounding the artificial intelligence boom. But when it comes to the year ahead, few advocate walking away from what they describe as a "revolutionary" technology. Across the investment outlooks from more than 60 institutions compiled here by Bloomberg News, the optimism is almost universal.

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How Leaders Can Build Stakeholder Trust in Uncertain Times

When companies focus on cost cutting and hoarding cash, they can alienate customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and communities—just when they’re needed most.

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