IR Leader
October 28, 2025

CIRI's 2026 Annual Conference is Coming to Saint-Sauveur, QC. Registration is Now Open

CIRI is excited to be bringing the IR community together for the 2026 Annual Conference that will be held at Manoir Saint-Sauveur in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec on June 17-19. The Conference will feature tried and true elements including panel discussions with subject matter experts, sponsored teach-ins with service providers, interactive roundtables, social events for the community to network with one another and an exhibit hall to stay current on product and service offerings. This Conference is eligible for 11 Continuing Education Units toward maintaining the Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR) designation.

Registration is now open, so book early to avoid disappointment. Early bird rates are in effect until February 28, 2026.

We look forward to seeing you in breathtaking Saint-Sauveur next year!

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The Value of CIRI Membership: A Supportive and Engaged Community of IR Professionals

Thank you for your membership and support of the Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI). CIRI membership offers you many opportunities to engage with an open and wlecoming community of IR peers and service providers.

As a friendly reminder, your membership will expire on December 31, 2025. Your 2026 membership renewal statement is now available online. When you renew today, you will maintain uninterrupted access to your benefits. Stay informed on the latest investor relations information and be connected with your peers. CIRI’s membership benefits include:
  • Specialized Professional Development workshops and seminars
  • Engaging Networking events with investor relations professionals
  • Trusted Resources, guides, publications and an IR e-Library to improve your IR program
  • CIRI Member Perks, offering discounts and savings from hotel, mobility and travel providers
  • …and much more!

To renew your membership, please visit CIRI.org and Sign In using your email address as your username. Click on your name at the top of the website, in the middle, and select My Account. Click on the Renew Now button on the left, and you will be taken to your open statement, where you can complete the payment. Your renewal is complete once you receive an email from CIRI with your order confirmation.

We look forward to serving you in 2026!
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SEC Allows Exxon Mobil to Implement a Retail Voting Program to Support the Board’s Recommendations – Is Such a Program Coming to Canada?

On September 15, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued a no-action letter confirming that it would not recommend enforcement action against Exxon Mobil Corporation (Exxon) with respect to the implementation of their retail voting program (the Voting Program). The Voting Program is a voluntary, no-cost program whereby retail investors could authorize a standing voting instruction requiring Exxon to vote their shares based on the recommendations of Exxon’s board of directors (the Board) at each duly called annual general or special shareholder meeting. One of the stated objectives behind the Voting Program is to address and combat low shareholder participation turnout.

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