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ARTICLE · 30 JUNE 2026

Corporate Governance Best Practices In Canada

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

CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law

Corporate governance in Canada continues to evolve in response to heightened investor expectations, an active regulatory agenda and a growing emphasis on board accountability, transparency and oversight of emerging risks. While much of the Canadian framework is principles-based rather than prescriptive, issuers and their boards are increasingly measured against a maturing set of market expectations articulated by securities regulators, proxy advisors and institutional investors.

This insight summarizes the governance practices we consider foundational for Canadian issuers and, in many respects, instructive for private companies and not-for-profit organizations. It is intended as a practical orientation rather than an exhaustive statement of the law. We would be pleased to advise on the application of these practices to your specific circumstances.

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