In the News

Kevin Thomas is interviewed on Canada AM to talk about the measures companies have taken since the Rana Plaza garment factory disaster to improve working conditions.

Just Style article covers a letter signed by investors, trade unions and human rights organizations calling on the Uzbekistan governments to end forced labour in the cotton farming industry.

Article by Investment Executive on the evidence that responsible investment is playing an increasing role in Canadian investment portfolios.

This Corporate Knights article discusses corporate political spending in Canada and why requesting disclosure is important for investors.

The Tyee article about Harper political action committee (PAC), political spending and lobbying.

Investment Executive article covers the comments received by the Ontario Securities Commission on their Draft Statement of Priorities, including comments by SHARE regarding Say on Pay regulations.

Globe and Mail article reports on excessive executive compensation at Barrick Gold Corp. and the company’s Say on Pay vote.

Corporate Knights reviews the sustainability performance of Tim Hortons and questions the possible effects of new ownership.

The Tyee article on the Conservative Party’s policies on retirement savings.

Globe and Mail article reports on the falling share prices of gold companies as well as the excessive pay of company executives.