Proxy Access in Canada: An Opportunity for Innovation, 13D Monitor
Jonathan Feldman and Michael Partridge authored the article "Proxy Access in Canada: An Opportunity for Innovation", originally published in the 13D Monitor Activist Report, April 2017.
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Canada has long been regarded as one of the most activist friendly jurisdictions in the world. Our corporate and securities legislation contains several features designed to allow shareholders to bring about changes to the companies they own.
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