John M. Valley John M. Valley

Shareholder activism in Canada: trends and outlook for coming years

The shareholder activism trends that shaped corporate governance in Canada in 2025.

How 2025 rewrote the rules of corporate governance for 2026 and beyond

Political and regulatory shifts in Canada, the U.S. and globally reshaped several pillars of corporate governance in 2025.

From pit wall to policy: what Lundin means for public company disclosure

The SCC’s recent decision provides guidance on the distinction between material facts and material changes under Ontario securities law.

Our methodology

Our methodology Our report analyzes diversity disclosure provided by reporting issuers required under Canadian securities laws to provide...

Diversity beyond gender: 2025 results for CBCA corporations

The adoption of targets for executive officer diversity based on characteristics beyond gender remains very rare

Recent developments in diversity 2024 to 2025: a year of change

Progress has slowed and disclosure regarding representation at the executive level suggests that progress will continue to slow.

Mid-year results for 2025: women on boards

The significantly higher levels of diversity among companies in the S&P/TSX Composite Index has pulled up the overall average.

2025 Diversity Disclosure Practices: Diversity and leadership at Canadian public companies

Like last year, progress on enhancing diversity among the directors and executive officers of Canadian public companies lost momentum in 2025.

Mid-year results for 2025: women in executive officer positions

Among those companies adopting executive officer targets, the most common target adopted was 30% women executive officers, followed by 20%.