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Advance Notice By-Law 2.0
Advance notice by-laws are a long-standing, commonly accepted corporate governance tool in Canada.
Around the globe: Business Human Rights update
Global | Publication | Updated April 2022
2020 has been a significant year in human rights, with a number of developments across the globe.
Businesses are increasingly being required to report and manage their potential impacts on human rights. Stakeholders, including investors, employees and customers, are incorporating human rights performance into their decision-making, informed by increased corporate transparency.
We have brought together a summary of these jurisdictional changes to help you stay up to date with the evolving Business and Human Rights legal environment.
Please note that the regional guide and interactive map are available in English only.
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