The voluntary protocols set out expectations on the roles and responsibilities of the various firms that handle meeting vote reconciliation
The half-day meeting will feature two panel discussions
Proposals would require participants in a contested board election to use proxy cards that enable shareholders to vote for any candidate
CSA protocols intended to improve the accuracy, reliability and transparency of shareholder votes
The measures aim to increase the accuracy, accountability and reliability of the proxy voting process
Shareholders are more willing to raise their voices
The Canadian Coalition for Good Governance releases its 2015 best practices guide
ISS will publish draft policies for public comment on Oct. 26 and release its final policies for the 2016 proxy season in mid-November
Progress report proposes five improvements
STA report calls for reforms to make voting more accurate and transparent