IR Leader
September 15, 2026

CIRI's 2026 Essentials of Investor Relations Is Just 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 2026 Essentials of Investor Relations which will be held on September 22 and 23 in Toronto, ON.

Not a CIRI Member? Consider the 2026 Essentials/Membership Bundle and save $325. Contact Brittany Snell for more information on this offer.

Click here to visit the 2026 Essentials of IR website to view the program, learn more about speakers and find more information about the 2026 Essentials/Membership bundle.

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CIRI's Career Hub: Where IR Job Seekers Find IR Jobs

Check out CIRI’s Career Hub

Are you looking for a new job opportunity?
Companies are planning for the year ahead and we are seeing an increase in job listings. Currently, we have the following positions listed:

  • Director, Investor Relations and Strategic Finance
    Vancouver, BC
  • Investor Relations Manager
    Ontario/Hybrid
  • Investor Relations/Marketing Manager
    Toronto, ON
  • Senior Advisor, Client Success
    Toronto, ON/Hybrid

Are you looking to hire someone for your company or a client? 
CIRI offers an effective way to reach qualified targets through job listings on our Career Hub. Get in front of IROs who may be looking for new challenges by posting your job opportunity with us. Members may submit a job listing free of charge. Non-members may submit a job listing for only $150+HST. Click here to sign in and submit a job listing.

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Top Stories

Keeping Your AI Disclosure Clean: “AI Washing” in the United States and Lessons for Canadian Issuers

In the first half of 2026, there have been more AI-related securities class action filings in the United States than in all of 2025, representing the highest number of such claims in the last five years. Many of these class actions involve allegations of “AI washing”—a term used to describe issuers alleged to have exaggerated or misrepresented the role, capabilities, or impact of AI in their business. While Canada has not yet seen a similar spike, the growing trend south of the border may be a preview of what is to come. To mitigate this risk, Canadian issuers should ensure that their disclosures accurately reflect their use of AI and avoid exaggerated, imprecise, or unsupported claims.

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16 States Warn Big 4 Accounting Firms Over “Pushing Climate-Related Disclosures”

A coalition of 16 state Attorneys General* announced the publication of a letter to Deloitte, EY, PwC and KPMG, warning the Big 4 accounting firms of potential violations of state laws and duties of independence “by committing to push for climate-related disclosures in financial reporting.”

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The U.S. Anti-ESG Movement Can’t Stop Climate-Aware Investing in Canada

Canadian law protects investors who incorporate climate risk, a new report finds, but U.S. politics is still influential.

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Shareholder Activism: Trends and Defenses in Canada

Shareholder activism remains a defining feature of Canadian corporate governance in 2026. Canada continues to be viewed as an activist-friendly jurisdiction due to structural features of Canadian corporate and securities law, including the absence of classified boards, majority voting norms and relatively accessible meeting requisition rights. This Insight summarizes the current activism landscape, recent regulatory and judicial developments and the defensive tools available to Canadian boards.

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Davies Comments on Proposed Changes to Canadian Securities Rules

Davies has submitted a comment letter in response to consultations initiated by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) regarding proposed changes to the take-over bid, beneficial ownership reporting and issuer bid regimes.

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