Public Dialogue on the Global Financial Meltdown

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SHARE and the CIBC Centre for Corporate Governance and Risk Management are hosting a breakfast dialogue. Taking place from 7:30-9:30AM on December 5th, "Global Financial Meltdown: What Lies Ahead for Corporations, Investors and Global Markets" features two prominent, international experts on responsible investment: Michael O'Sullivan (Board of Governors of the International Corporate Governance Network and President of the […]

Labour Practices and Responsible Property Services

Victoria College Toronto, Canada

Please join the Atkinson Charitable Foundation and SHARE for an event exploring the Impacts of Good Labour Practices on Property Performance, including presentation of the results of a joint research project between SHARE, the Carleton Center for Community Innovation and the Responsible Property Investing Centre. Exploring the Impacts of Good Labour Practices on Property Performance and the Responsible Property […]

Lessons from the Financial Crisis: Governance Gaps and Strategies for the Future

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This event held in conjunction with the SFU CIBC Centre for Corporate Governance and Risk Management will feature Damon Silvers, Director of Policy and Special Counsel, AFL-CIO, and Edward J. Waitzer, Jarislowsky-Dimma-Mooney Chair in Corporate Governance and Senior Partner, Stikeman Elliot LLP. This session will discuss:  The US Experience: The role of the SEC in the 2008 global financial crisis […]

Sustainability in the Financial Markets and Canadian Regulatory Reform

Delta Chelsea Hotel Toronto, ON, Canada

Join SHARE and the Hennick Centre at a presentation featuring Edward J. Waitzer, Jarislowsky-Dimma-Mooney Chair in Corporate Governance, Senior Partner, Stikeman Elliott LLP, on Canadian regulations and responsible investing. Speaker: Edward J. Waitzer, Jarislowsky-Dimma-Mooney Chair in Corporate Governance, Senior Partner, Stikeman Elliott LLP Topic Highlights: Gaps in Canadian regulation A call for regulatory reform and an end to short-termism The […]

Investment and Climate Change Dialogue

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Investment and Climate Change Dialogue: Why investors need to be paying attention to climate change and how Climate change poses significant financial and economic risks accentuated by the tens of billions of dollars in losses due to climate-related natural disasters, such as the floods in Australia, Brazil and Pakistan and the wildfires in Colorado and Russia. It also […]

Addressing Investment Risks in the 21st Century

SFU Wosk Centre for Dialogue Vancouver, Canada

Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business/CIBC Centre for Corporate Governance and Risk Management, the Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE) and the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) warmly invite you to our speaker event on 28 February 2013 featuring keynote Dr. Wolfgang Engshuber, Chair of PRI. Dr. Wolfgang Engshuber Wolfgang Engshuber was […]

Value Protection: The Role of Active Ownership in Improving Corporate ESG Practices

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Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business, the Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE) and the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) warmly invite you to our speaker event on 27 February 2014, featuring keynote Fiona Reynolds, Managing Director, PRI and an expert responsible investment panel (details below). With over 1,000 signatories representing over […]

Corporate Governance, Transparency and Political Spending

CBC Metro Morning - Women on Boards of Directors

The Shareholder Association for Research & Education (SHARE) and the Institute for the Study of Corporate Social Responsibility present a panel discussion on political spending as a corporate governance issue.

2015 Pension Boot Camp

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This one-day program is designed for people interested in becoming more involved in the governance of their pension plans or who have new responsibilities related to pensions.

2015 Trustee Master Class

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SHARE’s 2015 Trustee Master Class is specially designed for pension trustees who are seeking to improve their understanding of selected responsible investment themes. This year, the sessions will focus on Securities Class Action Remedies for Investors and Facing Climate Change Investment Risk. Hone your governance skills with expert faculty presentations, case studies and lively discussion. Fees: CAD $150.00 (Standard) […]

Building a Low Carbon Economy: The Role of Investors

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Sharan Burrow, the General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the world’s largest trade union federation, will give a special address on the challenge of climate change and the positive role trade unions and pension funds can play in a just transition to a low carbon economy.

2016 BC Pension Summit & Public Event on Sustainable Capital Markets

WHAT: The B.C. Pension Summit presents two days of programming: Master Trustee Class (Feb. 25) / Early bird: $160; Affiliate members receive 15% discount Designed for pension trustees, the day-long Master Class brings together an impressive roster of instructors to explore timely pension investment issues in an interactive setting. Pension Boot Camp (Feb.25) / Early bird: $160; Affiliate members receive 15% […]