It's Debatable: Unresolved Corporate Governance Issues Impacting 2025

Views are divided on the right approach to address many important corporate governance concerns. Among these is whether virtual shareholder meetings for public companies are beneficial for or detrimental to shareholder democracy. Additionally, debate has continued regarding whether long-tenured public company auditors should be replaced, and whether diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are showing progress.

Debates on these topics will shape the practices of Canadian issuers into 2025. Market participants need to have a critical understanding of these issues and adjust their practices accordingly. Participants also will have to be prepared to engage in further conversations as the marketplace continues to consider the "best" approach to these matters.