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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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Kingsdale Advises on Award-Winning "Canada M&A Deal of the Year"

Kingsdale Advisors is pleased to announce its role as a strategic advisor in the Canada M&A Deal of the Year, recognized at the 16th Americas M&A Atlas Awards annual gala.

The​ award recognizes the successful merger between biopharmaceutical company Aeterna Zentaris and biotechnology company Ceapro. The transaction, a significant cross-border deal, highlights Kingsdale’s expertise in proxy advisory, governance advisory, data and engagement, and strategic communications — all critical components in achieving this milestone.

For 22 years, business leaders have relied on Kingsdale to navigate complex transactions and defend against shareholder activism. With offices in Toronto, Calgary, and New York, Kingsdale continues to be the most trusted shareholder and governance advisory firm in Canada, providing unparalleled expertise in M&A advisory, corporate governance, and strategic shareholder engagement.

Neil Tolentino, Vice President, Strategic Advisory and Analytics, and Raman Bhan, Vice President, Operations, played critical roles in leading their teams to successfully engage shareholders to vote for the transaction.

This recognition underscores Kingsdale’s commitment to excellence and its role as a leader in the evolving corporate landscape.

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Kingsdale Memo: ISS, Glass Lewis Provide Guideline Updates in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

In view of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the proxy advisors have issued updates to their proxy voting guidelines.

2020
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Kingsdale Memo: Governance Considerations - Leading by Example in the Face of COVID-19

From salary freezes to DSU payments, Kingsdale highlights measures Canadian boards can take to share the pain with their workforces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020
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Kingsdale Memo: TSX/TSX-V Extension - Should You Delay Your AGM?

The TSX/TSX-V have announced a number of temporary relief measures to lessen the administrative burden on its issuers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those companies contemplating a delay to their meeting, Kingsdale provides some strategic considerations.

2020
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