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Victor Li spoke with The Deal by S&P Global about key takeaways from Kingsdale's 2026 Proxy Season Review. Activist campaigns fell this year, but more went to a vote than at any point in five years, and the boards that won were the ones that engaged shareholders early.

The 2026 proxy season proved that preparation matters more than ever. Canadian contests reaching a vote hit a five-year high, campaign volume declined, but the fights that remained went further and hit harder, and boards with real shareholder relationships came out on top.

Kingsdale launched its 2026 Proxy Season Review with a panel on "Shareholder Engagement in a New Era" at our Toronto office. Leaders from the OSC, CCGG, Glass Lewis and Kingsdale discussed fragmenting voting models, evolving proxy advisor policies and AI's growing role in issuer-investor engagement.

Our President, Aaron Boles, joined Lindsay Biscaia on BNN Bloomberg to discuss our 2026 Proxy Season Review and why boards that win are boards that are prepared.

On November 11, 2026, Kingsdale Advisors is hosting an in-person event in Montreal, where senior leaders from the firm will share latest industry insights. Register your interest to attend.

Kingsdale Advisors, Canada's leading shareholder and governance advisory firm to issuers across North America, today released its 2026 Proxy Season Review. Titled "Governance on the Move: Shareholder Engagement in a New Era," the report is the firm's most comprehensive yearly analysis of the forces reshaping Canadian boardrooms.

On October 21, 2026, Kingsdale Advisors is hosting an in-person event in Calgary, where senior leaders from the firm will share latest industry insights. Register your interest to attend.

On October 20, 2026, Kingsdale Advisors is hosting an in-person event in Vancouver, where senior leaders from the firm will share latest industry insights. Register your interest to attend.

The Canadian Securities Administrators closed a 90-day consultation period earlier this month on proposed amendments to Canada’s issuer bid, take-over bid and beneficial ownership reporting regimes. Investors need decision-useful information, while market participants need the flexibility to engage, adapt and execute effectively.

On September 23, 2026, Kingsdale Advisors is hosting an in-person event in Toronto, where senior leaders from the Ontario Securities Commission, Glass Lewis, and Canadian Coalition for Good Governance will share latest industry insights. Register your interest to attend.

Our EVP of Governance Advisory, Shengjun (Victor) Li, CFA, ESG, HRCCC Li, spoke with Diligent's Simon Roughneen about the rise in activist campaigns, along with insights from the 2026 proxy season.

When Allied Gold and Zijin Gold announced that their proposed C$5.5-billion acquisition would not proceed, the market’s verdict was swift. In an era when geopolitics can unwind even well-structured deals, negotiating value is only half a board’s job.

Our website has a new look; easier to navigate, with a clearer picture of how we help clients through governance, activism defence, and shareholder engagement.

Most boards can quantify their exposure to interest rates, but few can quantify their exposure to geopolitics, and investors are starting to notice the gap. Find out how to prepare your board for a world where geopolitical risk has become a governance priority.

Our amazing team at Kingsdale Advisors enjoying a well deserved post proxy season celebration. Thank you for the incredible work you do for our clients and for our firm.

For years, directors have navigated what many have described as the "Canadian director's dilemma," balancing the interests of shareholders alongside an expanding set of stakeholders. Canada's prosperity over the next decade may ultimately be shaped by two defining questions.

Kingsdale President, Aaron Boles, joins The Corporate Governance Institute's Dan Byrne to discuss 2026 proxy season trends in Canada. Listen in for what boards should take away from this year's proxy season, from activism to ESG to AI.

Activism has shifted from operational intervention to strategic influence, and most boards are still playing by the old rules. A clear example is Bill Ackman, from his 2012 proxy fight at Canadian Pacific to his bid for Universal Music Group in 2026. Prepared boards identify pressure early. See what this means for boards under pressure.

Kingsdale Founder & CEO, Wes Hall, was interviewed by Diligent, sharing early insights from the 2026 Proxy Season and highlighting a 28% rise in activist campaigns in Canada. As activism becomes more targeted and sophisticated, the message for boards is clear: preparation is no longer optional, it is essential.

When BP fired its chairman, the move was dressed up as a shock. A unanimous board decision. It had all the markings of a sudden crisis. It was nothing of the sort. By the time a board is forced to remove its chairman in public, the cheaper, quieter options have already expired.

A $7B cross-border acquisition, a shifting investor base, and surging gold prices made this one of the most complex shareholder votes in recent memory. Read the case study on how Kingsdale delivered a record-breaking mandate for New Gold.

Kingsdale EVP of Governance Advisory, Victor Li, shared early insights from the 2026 proxy season. While activism is rising, management teams are beginning to regain ground, underscoring the impact of stronger preparation.

Kingsdale President, Aaron Boles, was live on BNN Bloomberg's "The Open" with Andrew Bell to discuss our 2026 Proxy Season: Early Insights report. Access the full report to explore the latest trends in proxy season and corporate governance.

The exclusive report offers a first look at how Canada's 2026 proxy season is unfolding through a corporate governance lens. 50 activism campaigns have already been launched increasing pressure on boards as retail influence grows.

With shareholder activism already up 28% and retail participation influence growing, Canada’s 2026 proxy season is accelerating and reshaping governance expectations. This report delivers early insights into the trends and pressure points boards need to understand now.