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ISS releases updates to its 2019 proxy voting policies

Posted on December 3, 2018

Following our update of new voting policies from Glass Lewis...
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Proxy Advisor Voting Policy Update for 2019

Posted on October 31, 2018

Glass Lewis has updated and announced the changes to their...
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How to Improve the Proxy Voting System

Posted on July 23, 2018

Last week, Vito J. Racanelli wrote an article for Barron’s highlighting the...
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CSA considering investor concerns expressed on Dealer Solicitation Fees

Posted on July 4, 2018

Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are taking a closer look at...
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OSC Announces Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee Members

Posted on July 4, 2018

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced today the new membership...
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Effective oversight of Environment and Social risks and disclosure are important components of good corporate governance

Posted on June 4, 2018

Institutional investors and governance professionals are increasingly looking to senior...
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Bill C-25 has received Royal Assent

Posted on May 24, 2018

The act, sponsored by Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science...
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Deadline Approaching for TSX-listed Issuers

Posted on March 22, 2018

Back in October, the TSX published amendments to the Company...
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BlackRock updates its proxy voting guidelines, urges companies to add women to boards

Posted on February 6, 2018

Just a week after BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sent a...
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Shareholder communication tips for Issuers

Posted on January 30, 2018

A strong corporate governance plan includes a solid communication strategy....
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LinkedIn Company Updates

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Passionate women connecting with each other and broadening their networks… How inspiring! This Morning, Suzanne Makhan attended the launch of The Scotiabank #Women Initiative, a panel of #FemaleBusiness executives from across Canada discussing their challenges, and sharing advice based on their personal experience.

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Last week, Penny Rice attended the #CIRI and #TMX fourth annual event to prepare issuers and their advisors for the 2019 proxy season. It was an interactive discussion with Kern McPherson from Glass, Lewis & Co., Paul Schneider from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and John Vizikas from ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services. They discuss the top governance issues for the 2019 proxy season; new #ISS and #GlassLewis policies; the growing importance of environmental disclosure; institutional investors; processes for #proxyvoting and best practices for engaging shareholders.

2 Months, 14 Days Agoview on linkedin

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Last night, Suzanne Makhan and Penny Rice attended @Gowling WLG’s Annual Sports Night. Thank you #MichaelLandsberg for this great pre-game discussion!

4 Months, 26 Days Agoview on linkedin

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Everybody agrees on it: the proxy voting system could certainly use an update. How can we improve it? cc Barron's Vito J. Racanelli #proxyvoting #shareholderdemocracy

5 Months, 12 Days Agoview on linkedin

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Shorecrest Co-Founder Penny Rice is now a member of the Ontario Securities Commission Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee! The CDAC advises OSC staff on the planning, implementation and communication of its continuous disclosure review program, as well as related policy initiatives. The #CDAC also serves as a forum to advise #OSC staff on emerging issues.

5 Months, 14 Days Agoview on linkedin

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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) - Autorités canadiennes en valeurs mobilières (ACVM) has just made public the submissions it received for comments it sought on soliciting dealer arrangements. #SDA #CSA

5 Months, 27 Days Agoview on linkedin

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Doug Ford has won Ontario's election. What happens now? McMillan Vantage Policy Group provided us with a great discussion during yesterday’s “Navigating Change- Post Election Insights”. Thank for having us!

5 Months, 28 Days Agoview on linkedin

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Last Friday, we attended Scotiabank's “Keep calm and #trade on” session. Thank you for this inspiring discussion!

6 Months Agoview on linkedin

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Suzanne Makhan was at the 24/7 panel discussion hosted by MNP, Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. and Gowling WLG last week. Thanks to every panellist (including Usman Sheikh) for the useful insights on challenges Canadian businesses face! #paneldiscussions #business

6 Months, 4 Days Agoview on linkedin

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Congratulations to Shorecrest client RAINY DAY INVESTMENTS LIMITED and its President Herschel Segal, whose 7 nominees have been elected to the Board of Directors this morning at the DAVIDsTEA Annual Meeting of Shareholders. It was a pleasure to work with an amazing professional team, Lyla Radmanovich of Relations publiques PÉLICAN, Neil Weiner, Sébastien Bellefleur and Janie Harbec of Fasken, Susan Burkman, Lorenzo Salvaggio,CPA, CMA and, of course, Herschel Segal whose leadership will bring a new era for the company: calmer, uplifting and social… Just like a good cup of tea! #davidstea #proxyfight #shareholdersmeeting

6 Months, 5 Days Agoview on linkedin

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"#Toronto is home to companies that might have a bit more humanity, run by well-adjusted entrepreneurs building sustainable businesses that employ a talented and diverse workforce." #business #entrepreneurship #6ix #startups

6 Months, 10 Days Agoview on linkedin

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Earlier this week, Penny Rice attended the Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) 31st annual conference in Toronto. Lots of thought-provoking and informative sessions mixed some fun events. Can't wait for next year!

6 Months, 14 Days Agoview on linkedin

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CCGG has just published a practical guide to assist corporate directors in assessing and overseeing environmental and social (E&S) factors.

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The act, sponsored by Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will amend the #CanadaBusiness Corporations Act, the Canada Cooperatives Act, the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and the Competition Act. #BillC25

7 Months, 7 Days Agoview on linkedin

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Congratulations to the Zenforward team for winning the proxy battle! This win proves that individual retail shareholders have the power to effect change. Management teams need to listen to all shareholders big and small! Christine Carson (cc Francis Dube Eric Wallman Brian Bosse Zenyatta Ventures)

Latest News from Shorecrest

ISS releases updates to its 2019 proxy voting policies

Proxy Advisor Voting Policy Update for 2019

How to Improve the Proxy Voting System

CSA considering investor concerns expressed on Dealer Solicitation Fees

OSC Announces Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee Members

Effective oversight of Environment and Social risks and disclosure are important components of good corporate governance

Bill C-25 has received Royal Assent

Deadline Approaching for TSX-listed Issuers

BlackRock updates its proxy voting guidelines, urges companies to add women to boards

Shareholder communication tips for Issuers