Canada: Corporate Governance

On June 4, 2026, in Sripetch v. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously held that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not need to prove that investors...

The Canadian Securities Administrators have finalized a new electronic access model that will fundamentally change how non-investment fund reporting issuers deliver continuous disclosure documents to investors. Set to take effect in September 2026, this voluntary framework introduces structured notification requirements and digital-first disclosure practices while maintaining investor rights to request physical copies. Issuers must now weigh the operational efficiencies of reduced printing and mailing costs

Claims about AI-related innovation can easily cross into the kind of misrepresentation that attracts regulatory liability. This article examines the growing gap between what technology companies claim is working today and what is actually happening behind the curtain, exploring when ambitious prototypes become misleading representations with significant legal and regulatory consequences.

Heather Barnhouse welcomes Marion Fyshe, Vice President of Business Development at McNish Steel, to discuss her journey from philosophy student to family business leader. Marion shares insights on managing family dynamics in business, the importance of intentional communication, and how relationship-driven business development fuels multigenerational success. The conversation explores core values, innovation, and practical advice for building trust in family enterprises.

Corporate governance in Canada continues to evolve in response to heightened investor expectations, an active regulatory agenda and a growing emphasis on board accountability...

How do hidden instructions and workflow templates shape AI decision-making in insurance operations? This analysis examines prompt and playbook bias as a governance challenge, revealing how seemingly minor changes in AI instructions can materially alter underwriting outcomes, claims summaries, and risk assessments before human reviewers ever see the results.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the boardroom is a double-edged sword. It presents risks, but also potential rewards. Meeting their fiduciary duties to the company requires that directors get this balance right.

A co-investment is a direct investment opportunity presented by the sponsor (manager or general partner) of a private fund in which the investor may already be participating.

Equine syndicates enable multiple owners to share the costs and risks of campaigning high-performance horses, but informal arrangements can lead to disputes over decision-making authority, financial obligations, and exit strategies.