In an interview with 13D Monitor’s The Activist Report, Davies partner Patricia Olasker discusses Canadian shareholder activism and corporate governance issues. The wide-ranging conversation covers the advantages and disadvantages of activism in Canada, universal proxies, the controversy over solicitation fees in the context of director elections, tax inversions, Pershing Square’s partnership with Valeant and upcoming trends in governance and activism.
Is Canada Pulling the Plug on Chinese Electric Vehicles?
July 12, 2024 - Background The Canadian government has prioritized the promotion of the domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry, with the objective of establishing Canada as a leader in the global end-to-end EV supply chain. This effort includes providing financial support and tax credits to...
June 20, 2024 - When is a board of directors permitted to withhold information from one of its members? Although the Canadian corporate statutes generally grant directors a blanket right to inspect board and committee minutes, there is uncertainty as to whether a board could nonetheless withhold from a director...
