ESG Trends in Canada
ESG continues to be a priority for many institutional investors and the alternative investment industry at large. Join us for a robust discussion on navigating diverse perspectives on ESG interpretation and integration, the latest developments in investor demands and key regulatory developments. Topics will include
- Overview of Responsible Investing & ESG regulatory trends in Canada
- Comparison of investor preferences and regulatory expectation in Canada vs global peers
- ESG adoption trends in Canada and how firms are implementing at firm and fund level
- Key areas of focus for alternative fund managers:
- Fiduciary duty
- Internal governance arrangements
- Policy considerations for ESG strategies
- Disclosure considerations
- Reviewing and assessing ESG-related matters in portfolio investments
- ESG orjectives and executive compensation trends
- Proxy voting considerations
Agenda
- Registration - 4:00 pm
- Panel 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
- Networking 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
Presentation
- Regulatory update by Jennie Baek, Partner, McMillan LLP
Panel
- Mike Quinn, Principal, Senior Advisor (former CIO) & Founder, RPIA
- Loren Francis, Vice President & Principal, HighView Financial Group
- Alex Preobrazenski, Director & Associate Portfolio Manager, Cortland Credit Group Inc.
- Shuyu (Chris) Ye, Senior ESG Analyst, Waratah Capital Advisors
Moderator
- Michael Burns, Partner, McMillan LLP
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