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 […]

2014 BC Pension Forum

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SHARE and the BC Federation of Labour are set to hold the 10th Annual BC Pension Forum, where pension trustees, advisory committee members, and pension activists come together with investment managers, public policy makers, plan sponsors, trade union representatives and leading international thinkers to discuss key issues and challenges surrounding pension plan governance, funding and […]

Mental Health at Work: The Investor Case for Standards

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Join the Shareholder Association for Research & Education (SHARE), the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Great-West Life for a free webinar about Canada’s National Standard on mental health in the workplace, how companies can adopt the standard, and why institutional investors are paying attention.

Corporate Governance, Transparency and Political Spending

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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.

2015 BC Pension Forum

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Pension trustees, advisory committee members, and pension activists will gather with investment managers, public policy makers, plan sponsors, trade union representatives and leading international thinkers to discuss issues and challenges to delivering promised pension benefits today and in the future.

Climate Change and Fiduciary Duty Webinar

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What do pension fund trustees need to know about climate change and fiduciary duty? This webinar will feature the latest research from a report commissioned by SHARE to help trustees better understand their legal obligations in the face of the potential financial impacts of climate change for Canada's pension plans. Presenter: Murray Gold (Managing Partner, Koskie […]

Qatar: Investor Responsibilities and Human Rights Risks in Construction

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This webinar will explore the role and responsibilities of Canadian investors as they relate to social risk mitigation with Canadian and other multinational construction companies operating in Qatar. Presenters: Jin Sook Lee, Migration, Gender and Campaign Director, Buildings and Woodworkers International Annabel Short, Program Director, Business and Human Rights Resource Centre Hugues Létourneau, ESG Analyst, […]

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% […]