Canadian Investment Review – At a time of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus crisis, active ownership is more important than ever, says Kevin Thomas, chief executive officer of the Shareholder Association for Research and Education.
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Morningstar – Pandemic will make it harder for parent company to ignore worker rights proposal this time around.
Wealth Professional – The COVID-19 crisis has brought multiple industries to their knees, forcing many companies to reconsider their shareholder-first mindset. Businesses that aggressively bought their own shares must now consider new benefactors.
Financial Post – Canadian companies have spent billions in recent years buying back their own shares with little pushback from Parliament Hill, but that could soon change as some of those same firms line up for federal bailouts.
Morningstar – In these tumultuous times, it may seem incongruous to focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in investing. However, experts point out that it is precisely now that ESG considerations matter more than ever.
La Presse –Restrictions sanitaires obligent, la haute saison des assemblées annuelles d’actionnaires qui débute s’annonce d’un impact sans précédent sur la gouvernance des entreprises cotées en Bourse.
The Globe and Mail – While CEO pay has increased, middle-class wages have largely remained stagnant for years, and that disparity has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Globe and Mail – As we head into proxy season – the time of year when most companies hold their annual general meetings – shareholders at publicly listed corporations will be asked to vote on how the board has decided to compensate its C-suite. This year, those votes will be overshadowed by the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis, and they will be different in two fundamental ways.
Mondaq – If your company is considering holding a virtual meeting this proxy season, it is important to understand both the legal requirements and the practical steps to be taken in preparation for the meeting.
Active ownership right now is not a distraction from the crisis – it’s the solution to our recovery!
Responsible Investor – Concerns with decent work, inclusion, productivity and sustainable business practices are unavoidable when a corporation is faced with economic challenges that test its resilience. That’s not a distraction from the crisis – it’s the solution to our recovery.
