Regulators seeks input on executive compensation, the election of directors, and proxy voting
Paper highlights potential solutions to proxy voting system in Canada
Northwest & Ethical will target over 50 corporations to advance ESG issues
‘Golden parachute’ arrangements to face shareholder scrutiny
Many say that despite the regulators’ best efforts, the proposal will lead to a lower incidence of retail shareholders voting
New rules require companies to include the nominees of significant, long-term shareholders
Proposed changes would make the system more transparent
2010 guidelines provide standardized proxy voting instructions on corporate governance issues
Georgeson Canada TeleVote can increases retail shareholder responses up to 60%
10 companies brought on board so far in 2010