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    Shareholder Proposals in Canada: Trends, Investor Focus, and Implications for Boards 

    The number of shareholder proposals at Canadian companies has risen significantly since the beginning of the decade, indicating a sustained level of investor interest in engaging with boards and executives over key issues and concerns. At the same time, shareholder proposal topics and areas of focus have shifted meaningfully from one year to the next.

    ISS-Corporate examined shareholder proposal activity at S&P/TSX Composite issuers from 2020 through May 2026, to help corporate issuers identify trends in proposal volume, focus and support.

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    • Key Insights: In recent years, the focus of shareholder proposals shifted from Environmental and Social themes to Governance oversight. While environmental proposals remain robust, they are now more likely to target the governance and accountability part of the equation.
    • Growth in the number of proposals contrasts with falling level of shareholder support for proposals that come to a vote.
    • Throughout the period, Banking & Finance received by far the most shareholder proposals of any sector, followed by Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail and Insurance, highlighting a persistent concentration of investor scrutiny in these industries.