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The topics of diversity and inclusion (commonly referred to as "D&I") in law firms have been discussed, at some level, for many years. However, just creating policies and programs is not enough.

Most forms of remuneration for employment are taxed as income in the year they are received by that employee.

A lack of diversity in the financial services industry can be largely attributed to the lasting effects of severely outdated social norms. As a result of shifting demographics and growing demands...

Earlier this year, the Firm hosted our 12th Annual National Retail and Consumer Markets Summit – our annual client-focused event that canvasses a selection of the most timely...

On February 15, 2025, the Department of Finance proposed Diversity Information Disclosure Regulations (the Proposed Diversity Regulations) for distributing federally-regulated financial institutions (FRFIs)...

The 2024 Young Women in Energy (YWE) Summit took place in stunning Kananaskis at the beginning of March, where women from across Canada gathered to discuss the diversification...

On February 15, 2025, the Department of Finance published the proposed Diversity Information Disclosure Regulations (the Proposed Regulations), presenting measures to require federally regulated financial institutions...

Given their wide-ranging and ever-developing capabilities, artificial intelligence ("AI") and AI-supported tools certainly have the potential to support the introduction...

Budget 2024 announced an increase to the capital gains inclusion rate from one-half to two-thirds for all corporations and trusts...

On November 21, 2023, Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") Governance announced proposed changes to its benchmark voting policy for 2024 (the "Proposed Changes").

If you do a quick Google search of Angela James, you will often see her referred to as "the Wayne Gretzky of Women's Hockey." I get why this is done...

Canada's technology industry has consistently ranked near the bottom of TSX-listed companies in terms of the number and percentage of women on their boards...

Fernando Garcia has over 15 years of experience as General Counsel and has also lead the HR departments in various companies and sectors. Fernando is passionate about advancing diversity and inclusiveness...

Proxy advisor Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recently updated its Benchmark Proxy Voting Guidelines, which generally apply to shareholder meetings beginning in 2023 or 2024.

We also have to be kind to ourselves while we're doing this work.

Torys' Canadian and New York offices will be providing regular briefs on the legal ramifications of the tariffs and other cross-border policy developments on the horizon.

On April 23, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced that it is pausing its efforts to develop new and enhanced climate and diversity-related disclosure rules for public companies in Canada.