IR Leader
July 07, 2026

Add These Publications To Your Summer Reading List

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 Issues Alerts and IR focus to the list! The article titles from the 2026 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, 2026: Leveraging the IRO’s Unique Role to Support Board-Shareholder Engagement Initiatives

IR Issues Alert: CSA Proposes Changes to Share Buybacks

The next issue of IR leader will be published in July.

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Top Stories

A Rival to the CEO

One-quarter of CEOs in a recent survey say the greatest threat to their job security is their own CFO. What boards should watch for in this key relationship.

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How AI Reads Press Releases: 75.8% of Activity Occurs Within the First 24 Hours

When a press release is distributed, most issuer teams treat the process as complete. In reality, this marks the point at which AI systems begin processing, interpreting, and positioning the announcement for the market.

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CSA Announces Final Amendments and Changes to Implement an Access Model...

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published in final form amendments and changes to implement an access model for certain continuous disclosure documents of reporting issuers, other than investment funds (the Access Model). The Access Model aims to modernize the way annual financial statements, interim financial reports and related management’s discussion & analysis (collectively, CD documents) are made available to investors. The Access Model, which is not mandatory for issuers, provides alternative procedures whereby electronic access may be provided to CD documents instead of following the delivery requirements currently found in securities legislation.

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Amid Trade Upheaval, Canada's Most Sustainble Firms are Building a More Resilient Economy

As the country navigates a period of rapid change, Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens are cutting a path to durable prosperity.

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Corporate Governance Best Practices in Canada

Corporate governance in Canada continues to evolve in response to heightened investor expectations, an active regulatory agenda and a growing emphasis on board accountability, transparency and oversight of emerging risks. While much of the Canadian framework is principles-based rather than prescriptive, issuers and their boards are increasingly measured against a maturing set of market expectations articulated by securities regulators, proxy advisors and institutional investors.

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What Is an Incident Response Plan and Why Every Business Should Have One

Cyber threats continue to rise in frequency and sophistication. Cyber incidents can be costly, damage an organization’s reputation, and create significant stress for employees and leadership, as well as the organization's suppliers and customers. In those moments, the last thing any company wants is uncertainty about what to do.

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