Resources for Directors
Understand climate-related risks and opportunities and build climate competence to remain competitive
Staff Notice 51-358: Reporting of Climate Change-related Risks
The focus on climate change-related issues in Canada and internationally has grown rapidly in recent years. In order to make informed investment and voting decisions, investors, particularly institutional investors, are seeking improved disclosure on the material risks, opportunities, financial impacts and governance processes related to climate change. Securities legislation in Canada requires reporting issuers (issuers) […]
Read moreClimate Change and Land
An IPCC Special Report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems.
Read moreFinal Report of the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance
Canada has a strong, diversified and resource-rich economy; a world-leading financial sector; and excellent capacity for innovation. By harnessing these advantages, Canada can be among the leaders in the global transition to a low-emissions future, as a trusted source of climate-smart solutions, expertise and investment. Realizing this ambition will require a committed alliance between business, […]
Read moreThe Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance – Executive Summary
Canada has a strong, diversified and resource-rich economy; a world-leading financial sector; and excellent capacity for innovation. By harnessing these advantages, Canada can be among the leaders in the global transition to a low-emissions future, as a trusted source of climate-smart solutions, expertise and investment. Realizing this ambition will require a committed alliance between business, […]
Read moreThe Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan
The Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan is a milestone in Canada’s mining history. It includes a vision, principles and strategic directions that governments, industry and stakeholders can pursue to drive industry competitiveness and long-term success. This generational initiative will raise Canadians’ awareness of the importance of the minerals and metals sector, respond to ongoing and […]
Read moreThe Greenhouse Gas Emissions Coverage of Carbon Pricing Instruments for Canadian Provinces
In this paper we provide a comparison of the coverage of Canadian carbon pricing systems. We define coverage as the proportion and types of emissions priced under the various systems, by emissions source. We compare provincially announced pricing systems to the federal benchmark (the minimum coverage provinces must meet) and the federal backstop, the pricing […]
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