High-performance in the boardroom

This briefing provides insight on the use of a key employee retention program (“KERP”) in preparation for situations where a CCAA/CBCA filing is expected and provides insight on the Board’s role in KERP implementation.

Whether you’re about to sit on your first board or are looking for a way to enhance your organization’s governance structure, you’ll find wisdom and guidance on these pages.

There were a number of significant developments in the corporate and securities landscape in Canada in 2020 arising from regulatory amendments, pending proposals and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

This year has witnessed significant reform of corporate laws in jurisdictions across Canada; the launch of a process in Ontario for securities law reform, including reform of corporate governance practices; new U.S. rules on proxy advisors; and a...

The goal is to identify and understand what it is that boards of high-performing companies across different sectors are doing differently that contributes to their success in this dynamic era, and then to share these findings with senior business...

High-performance boards are adapting to the reality that we are working in a virus-charged world, adjusting their governance protocols accordingly.

The ability of organizations to survive periods of tremendous upheaval lies not in their relative size, strength of their balance sheet, or competitiveness as determined by their current market definitions.

A fillable form used to create a board diversity policy reflecting gender and the new CBCA diversity disclosure requirements.