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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.

The longest trial, a big impact: Cowichan’s Aboriginal title victory

A landmark decision in B.C. has created uncertainty for governments, fee simple landowners and Indigenous communities with overlapping title claims.

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%.

Simplifying the execution of notarized obligations: a new mechanism under Québec law

A recently introduced draft regulation marks significant changes to the current framework in Québec.

Federal and Québec governments to adjust EV sales mandates: key developments and considerations

Changes in electric vehicle policy reflect a shift towards greater flexibility for the automotive sector in response to economic pressures.

Data sovereignty in light of the CLOUD Act: back to the future?

Ottawa and provincial governments across the country are facing demands for Canadians’ data to be protected.