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Review of CAPP’s Hydraulic Fracturing Operating Practices
This report reviews the Hydraulic Fracturing Operating Practices to guide water management and improve practices for shale and tight gas development published by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. The report provides analysis of the requirements of each Practice and discusses their strengths and weaknesses with respect to how they might contribute to mitigating risk.
View PDFActive Ownership Tools for Faith Based Investors
Workshop report outlining different approaches to responsible investment.
View PDFInvestor Statement on Transparency in the Extractive Industries
The statement puts forward a set of recommendations regarding transparency of payments by extractive industry companies to host governments to contribute to good governance and sustainable development in resource-rich countries as well as being in the interests of public companies and their investors.
View PDFCleaning Up: Assessment of Responsible Contracting and Procurement in Canada’s Commercial Real Estate Sector
This report assesses and compares commercial real estate companies and major commercial property tenants on the degree to which they have incorporated labour considerations into company policies that apply to the procurement of property services
View PDFFSC Certification and Timberland Investments
This briefing note seeks to assist institutional investors in choosing among the major forest certification schemes available in Canada to mitigate environmental risks and protect the long- term value of their timberland investments. The document shows how FSC certification is superior to competing systems in mitigating risks and adding value to timberland investments.
View PDFComments to OSC on Regulatory Developments on Shareholder Democracy Issues
SHARE’s comments in response to the Ontario Securities Commissions’ request for input on ‘shareholder democracy’ issues. The OSC asked if it should facilitate majority voting for directors and develop regulatory proposals to require the companies it governs to provide their shareholders with a say on pay.
View PDFComments on Proposed Amendments to Executive Compensation Disclosure Requirements
Proposed amendments from the CSA aimed primarily at clarifying certain existing disclosure requirements.
View PDFThe Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline
This report outlines the environmental and social risks to investors from the Unbridle Northern Gateway Pipeline project. We examine those risks, and some of the steps that Enbridge and its shareholders are taking— or could take—to mitigate them.
View PDFComments on CSA Consultation Regarding the Regulation of Venture Issuers
The securities regulatory authorities in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan have proposed changes to the regulation of Venture Issuers. The proposals are aimed at establishing an alternative continuous disclosure and governance regime for companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.
View PDFAddressing Toxics in Consumer Products
This report provides a closer look at investor risks from toxic chemicals in the supply chain.
View PDFComments on the CSA’s Proposed Changes to Company Communication with Shareholders
‘Notice and access’ would allow public companies to notify shareholders that information about upcoming meetings and proxy ballots are available online instead of mailing them hardcopies of the documents.
View PDFQuestions for Investment Managers on Facing the Financial Crisis
A list of questions trustees can ask their investment managers and related service providers regarding the impact of the financial crisis on their portfolios.
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