
Released amid heightened market volatility and rising shareholder scrutiny, this special edition offers early insights into what’s shaping the governance landscape – and how your board can stay ahead.
- Evolving expectations around board diversity and AI oversight
- Rising shareholder activism and campaign trends
- Cross-border regulatory risks and U.S. policy spillovers
- How new SEC guidance is reshaping engagement strategies and more

Latest Insights
Modernizing Take-Over Bid Rules Without Losing Market Flexibility
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.
Upcoming Event | Governance on the Move: Shareholder Engagement in a New Era
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.
Kingsdale's Victor Li Talks Insider-Led Activism with Diligent
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.

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* Source: Bloomberg Global Shareholder Activism League Tables FY2025 and LSEG Global Shareholder Activism Review FY2025.
#2025 and 2026 indicate proxy seasons: July 2024 to June 2026.