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Duty of vigilance in 2025: Pathways for Québec
This exploratory report examines the duty of vigilance, its development in France, and possible avenues for promoting vigilance (enhanced, proactive, and preventive diligence) in order to hold companies in Québec accountable. The report maps the state of the conversation and trends around the regulation of large companies, particularly in France and Europe. It draws on […]
Read moreClimate change in the courtroom: Trends, impacts, and emerging lessons
Climate change in the courtroom: Trends, impacts, and emerging lessons highlights emerging trends and key issues shaping the field of climate litigation. As of 30 June 2025, a cumulative 3,099 climate-related cases have been filed in 55 national jurisdictions and 24 international or regional courts, tribunals, or quasi-judicial bodies including landmark opinions by the International […]
Read moreSubmission to Finance Canada as part of its Pre-budget Consultations in Advance of the upcoming 2025 Fall Federal Budget
In alignment with Prime Minister Carney’s call to have “a climate policy that is unifying, credible, and predictable; that reduces emissions, drives investment, and builds the economy of the future”, the following recommendations can amplify federal action in attracting capital towards sustainable economic activities and strengthening Canada’s economy by enhancing the management of climate-related financial […]
Read moreFinancial Institutions Net-Zero Standard
The Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard is a science-based, robust, and credible framework that enables financial institutions to align financial flows with pathways to limit global warming and achieve net-zero emissions by no later than 2050. Created in consultation with and tested by financial institutions, the Standard is designed for institutions […]
Read moreIFRS S2 Adoption by Jurisdiction
Summary The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced that “[c]lose to 400 organisations from 64 jurisdictions have committed to advancing the adoption or use of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s climate-related reporting at a global level” at the COP28. The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) has conducted research into the jurisdictional adoption of the International […]
Read moreLegal opinion: Nature-related risks and the duties of directors of Canadian corporations
Canadian directors have a legal duty to address risks stemming from biodiversity loss, freshwater stress, ecosystem degradation, and extreme weather. Failing to do so could expose them to a range of legal action including shareholder and creditor lawsuits as well as greenwashing and negligence claims. These are the findings of a new legal opinion authored […]
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