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Kingsdale President, Aaron Boles, joins The Corporate Governance Institute's Dan Byrne to discuss 2026 proxy season trends in Canada. Listen in for what boards should take away from this year's proxy season, from activism to ESG to AI.
Activism has shifted from operational intervention to strategic influence, and most boards are still playing by the old rules. A clear example is Bill Ackman's 2012 proxy fight at Canadian Pacific to his bid for Universal Music Group in 2026. Prepared boards identify pressure early. See what the new model means for boards operating under constant pressure.
When BP fired its chairman, the move was dressed up as a shock. A unanimous board decision. It had all the markings of a sudden crisis. It was nothing of the sort. By the time a board is forced to remove its chairman in public, the cheaper, quieter options have already expired.
