Dave McKay also spoke at the bank's AGM about the need for a more inclusive Canadian society
Darryl White spoke at the bank's virtual annual general meeting
Women now hold about 30% of board seats, but only 10% of boards are chaired by women
In the financial sector, diversity helps firms respond to clients' needs, the Financial Conduct Authority said
Women accounted for 20% of board seats in 2020, according to a CSA review
Progress on diversity is slow at Canada's most prominent companies
Corporate boards are overwhelmingly white and male
The securities regulator has released its draft priorities for fiscal 2021-2022
Critics say efforts to improve gender diversity at the board level have benefited mostly white women
With paltry bond yields here to stay, it's time to revisit return assumptions