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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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Wes Hall on the Biggest Proxy Fight of his Career

Earlier today, our Chairman & CEO, Wes Hall, appeared live on CBC News Network with Aarti Pole to discuss Canada’s response to possible U.S. tariffs. Drawing from his extensive experience as the country’s most renowned strategic advisor to companies facing shareholder activism, Wes compared this situation to the biggest proxy fight of his career.

In the interview, Wes highlighted that Canada has several strategic levers at its disposal to counteract potential trade barriers. He expressed confidence that U.S. business leaders will step forward once they begin to experience the consequences of such tariffs, helping shape a more balanced resolution.

As a trusted advisor in navigating high-stakes corporate battles, Wes understands that decisive action and strategic thinking are crucial. His insights offer a valuable perspective on how Canada can navigate this challenge effectively.

If your organization is looking for strategic advisory or defense services to protect from shareholder activism, you can reach out to us at strategy@kingsdaleadvisors.com

Watch the full interview below:

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Kingsdale Advisors Releases CSA Comment Letter: Mandatory Disclosure Regarding Progress for Underrepresented Groups is a Must

Kingsdale Advisors releases its detailed response to the Canadian Securities Administrators’(CSA) Proposed Amendments to Form 58-101F1 Corporate Governance Disclosure of National Instrument 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices and Proposed Changes to National Policy 58-201 Corporate Governance Guidelines.

2023
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ISS 2023 Annual Global Benchmark Policy Survey

ISS is seeking feedback from market participants on corporate governance issues and trends, with responses informing their main benchmark policy for 2024.

2023
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Key Governance Trends in Early to Mid 2023

The report outlines five key governance trends Kingsdale Advisors observed in early to mid 2023 and highlights important findings related to auditor ratification, Say-on-Pay resolutions, shareholder proposals and the evolving investor voting policy.

2023
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When The Stakes Are Highest, Business Leaders Choose Kingsdale