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Geopolitical Risk Is No Longer a Black Swan Event, It's a Boardroom Priority

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.

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Back to Basics vs. Emerging Risks: The Two Questions Defining Canada's Boardrooms

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.

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Aaron Boles on The Corporate Governance Podcast

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.

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In the Globe and Mail: "Activists Advancing: Why Boardroom Battles are Accelerating across Canada"

The 2023 proxy season is in full swing. According to data from Kingsdale Advisors, the number of proxy contests in Canada as of today is already equivalent to the entire 2022 season. Ian Robertson, CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, talks to the Globe and Mail about the recent uptick in activism.

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Glass Lewis Publishes Results of 2024 Policy Survey

On November 11, Glass Lewis released the results for its Annual Stakeholder Policy Survey, providing insights into current market perspectives on governance and stewardship.

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ISS Seeks Feedback on Proposed 2025 Policy Changes (U.S. Market)

ISS has published its two proposed changes to its 2025 U.S. Benchmark policies, along with two proposed clarifications. Kingsdale recommends U.S. companies reviewing the changes and considering the submission of comments where applicable.

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ISS Publishes Results of 2024 Policy Survey

On October 10, ISS published the results of its annual global benchmark policy survey it conducted with market participants as part of its annual policy development process.

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When The Stakes Are Highest, Business Leaders Choose Kingsdale