Canada: Corporate Governance

For all incorporated Ontario businesses, keeping a corporate minute book is not just an administrative requirement; it's a legal requirement, under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA).

The "venture issuer" definition is being amended to address the evolving landscape of the Canadian stock exchanges, including the creation of the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) senior tier.

A Unanimous Shareholder Agreement (USA) is a powerful legal instrument that governs the relationship among shareholders of a corporation.

In an attempt to support Canadian markets and issuers amid uncertainty in the global economic market, the Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") announced that it will be pausing projects related to the development of new mandatory climate-related disclosures and amendments to the diversity-related disclosure requirements.

In a recent article for Lexpert.ca, authors Jonathan Feldman and Gurratan Gill discuss the legal framework governing shareholder-called meetings in Canada and highlights key considerations for both investors and corporate boards.

On April 23, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced that it is pausing its work on developing a new mandatory climate-related disclosure rule and amendments...

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The role of governance professionals has significantly transformed in recent years, evolving from purely administrative functions to strategic partnerships within organizations.

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