The under-representation of women in leadership roles has long been a concern. Canadian securities regulators have taken notice, and effective December 31, 2014, there will be new disclosure rules regarding the representation of women on boards and in senior management roles of public companies.
In this article, we explore the current state of female representation in Canada's boardrooms as well as the regulatory developments in this area to date, bringing you up to speed before the new rules come into effect.
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