Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to the governance of compensation, August 26, 2024.
Interviewed by Amanda Gerut of Fortune concerning the governance of ethical conduct and compensation, August 21, 2024.
Interviewed by Marisa Coulton from The Toronto Star concerning federal agency governance of executive compensation, August 12, 2024. See story here.
Interviewed on Jon Erlichman of BNN Bloomberg concerning the governance over the intersection of control failure and CEO succession planning, May 22, 2024. Click here and here for videos and story, respectively.
Interviewed by Alexandra Posadzki of The Globe and Mail (panel discussion) for the topic of wealth creation for business owners, and the role of a board of directors, April 11, 2024. Click here and here for videos and story, respectively.
Interviewed by Joanna Frketich of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to CEO succession of Hamilton health and educational institutions, April 10, 2024. See story here or here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post on relationships in the workplace and conflicts of interest, April 6, 2024.
Interviewed by Jennifer Pritchett of allNewBrunswick for a story relating to governance issues concerning a potential sale and purchase of companies, February 27, 2024.
Interviewed on Jon Erlichman of BNN Bloomberg concerning the governance of external partnerships, February 6, 2024. Click here and here for videos and story, respectively.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance implications of a going private transaction, February 2, 2024. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Talia Ricci of CBC News for a story on provincial sole-source procurement of government services to an American company, January 29, 2024. Click here and here for videos and story, respectively.
Interviewed by Craig Campbell of InsideHalton.com for a story on the governance of Burlington Performing Arts Centre, January 28, 2024. See story here.
Retained by Gildan Activewear for a public opinion on the governance of CEO succession planning, January 24, 2024. See opinion here.
Interviewed by Kate McCullough of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to a Trustee media policy, January 22, 2024. See story here.
Interviewed by Kate McCullough of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to university governance and financial distress, January 18, 2024. See story here.
Interviewed by Marco Oved from The Toronto Star concerning FINTRAC penalty to a financial institution, December 5, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Tamara Botting of The Sachem Newspaper concerning proposed Haldimand Council by-law changes, November 25 and 29, 2023. See stories here and here respectively.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda on the governance of Open AI and CEO succession, November 23, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed on Jon Erlichman of BNN Bloomberg concerning the governance of Open AI and CEO succession, November 23, 2023. Click here for video.
Interviewed by Matthew Pierce of CBC News for a story relating to knowing your customer (KYC) requirements, November 14, 2023.
Interviewed by Kate McCullough of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to the school board governance implications of proposed by-law changes, November 13, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Esteban Duarte of Bloomberg News on failure of the Traynor Ridge hedge fund, November 1, 2022.
Interviewed by Alexandra Posadzki of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of reputation risk, October 27, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Tamara Botting of The Sachem Newspaper concerning proposed Haldimand Council by-law changes, October 21, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Alex Cyr of The Toronto Star concerning the governance of Indigo, October 21, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Niall McGee of the Globe and Mail concerning reputation governance and the related governance of Alberta Energy Regulator, October 18, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Xavier Richer Vis of The Investigative Journalism Foundation concerning the governance of Tribunals Ontario, October 5, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Joanna Frketich of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to CEO succession of Hamilton health and educational institutions, October 4, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Ethan Lou of the The Globe and Mail on the governance of Laurentian Bank, October 2, 2023.
Interviewed by Jacob Lorinc of Bloomberg News concerning the governance of closely held Canadian mining companies, October 3, 2023.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to the governance of Aeroport de Montreal, September 19, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to CEO succession at Indigo, September 18, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Christine Dobby of The Toronto Star concerning pension plan members requesting that a Director stand down, August 1, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Sylvain Larocque of the Le Journal de Montreal concerning governance transparency, July 5, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Joe O'Connor of the Financial Post on best practices for CEO succession, July 4, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Jason Kirby of the Globe and Mail on trends in CEO succession, April 24, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Xiaoli Li of CityNews Ottawa concerning possible conflicts of interest in selection of the Ethics Commissioner, April 20, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Nick Rockel of Fortune magazine for a story on directorial independence, March 27, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Denise Paglinawan of the Financial Post on governance of CEO compensation at Loblaw Companies Ltd., April 6, 2023.
Interviewed by Bill Kelly of 900 CHML Global News Radio concerning the John Tory situation and the ethics of workplace romances, February 14, 2023. Listen to interview here.
Interviewed by Meghan Potkins of the Financial Post on governance of CEO succession at Suncor, February 9, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Talia Ricci of CBC News for a story on the Toronto Transit Commission and passenger safety, January 26, 2023.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda on the governance of Twitter and stakeholder theory, January 25, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Alex Arsenych of CTV News for a story on the legal implications of stealing groceries, January 20, 2023. See story here.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda on 2023 governance predictions, December 21, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Talia Ricci of CBC News for a story on the the Mayor of Toronto and a possible conflict of interest, December 20, 2022.
Interviewed by Daryl McIntyre of 630 CHED Radio in Edmonton, on the new Board of Hockey Canada and what the Board should focus on, December 19, 2023. Listen to interview here.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN Bloomberg on the arrest of the founder and governance implications of FTX, December 14, 2022. Click here for video.
Interviewed by The Fifth Estate concerning governance at Hockey Canada, December 7, 2022. Listen to episode here.
Interviewed by Chelsea Bird of 630 CHED Radio in Edmonton, on the governance of Hockey Canada, and a recent report on discrimination, December 5, 2023. Listen to interview here.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to governance implications of an officer operating from another jurisdiction, November 29, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Inayat Singh of CBC News for a story on the governance of the Ivey Foundation, November 28, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post on governance changes at Onex, November 11, 2022.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda on the governance of clawbacks, November 2, 2022.
Interviewed by Rita Simonetta of Pivot Magazine on the lack of business competition in Canada, November 1, 2022.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to governance implications of officers operating from another jurisdiction, October 19, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Talia Ricci of CBC News for a story on the governance of Hockey Canada, October 16, 2022. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Jason Gaidola of CHCH News for a story on the governance of Hockey Canada, October 16, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Angelina King of CBC News for a story on the governance of Hockey Canada, October 15, 2022.
Interviewed by Chelsea Bird and Daryl McIntyre of 630 CHED Radio in Edmonton, on the governance of Hockey Canada, October 14, 2022.
Interviewed by Bob Komsic of Zoomer Radio concerning the governance of Hockey Canada, October 10, 2022. Hear story at the 41 minute mark, here.
Interviewed by Aaron D’Andrea for Global News concerning the governance of Hockey Canada, October 12, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Devon Peacock of Global News 980 CFPL in London, on the governance of Hockey Canada, October 12, 2022.
Interviewed by Josh Clipperton of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance of Hockey Canada, October 6, 2022. See story here, here and here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post on the CEO succession at Scotiabank, September 26, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Adena Ali of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the CEO succession at Scotiabank, September 26, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to governance of stakeholder relationships, September 9, 2022.
Interviewed by Adena Ali of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance of workplace investigations, August 29, 2022. See story here, here and here.
Interviewed by Kate McCullough of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to the governance implications of term limits, August 26, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Bill Kelly of 900 CHML Global News Radio concerning the governance issues of Hockey Canada, August 22, 2022. Listen to interview here.
Interviewed by CBC News - Investigative Unit for a story relating to the receiving of CEWS by physicians in Canada, August 16, 2022.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda on subsidiary governance and fiduciary duty, August 8, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Rick Westhead TSN Sports concerning the governance issues of Hockey Canada, August 3, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post on the Rogers outage and governance and internal control implications, July 15, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Chelsea Bird and Daryl McIntyre of 630 CHED Radio in Edmonton, on the Rogers outage and governance and internal control implications, July 15, 2022.
Interviewed by Devon Peacock of Global News 980 CFPL in London, on the Rogers outage and governance and internal control implications, July 15, 2022. See the article quoting Richard Leblanc for reference, here.
Interviewed by The Alan Carter Program on Global New Radio on the Rogers outage and governance and internal control implications, July 14, 2022. See the story and listen to the interview, here and here, respectively.
Interviewed by Glynn Perkins of 105.9 The Region, on the Rogers outage and governance and internal control implications, July 13, 2022.
Interviewed by Adena Ali of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the Rogers outage and governance and internal control implications, July 13, 2022. See story here, here and here.
Interviewed by Holly Honderich of BBC concerning the Rogers outage and governance and internal control implications, July 13, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by John Oakley of 640 Toronto The John Oakley Show, on the Rogers outage and governance and internal control implications, July 12, 2022.
Interviewed by The Current on CBC Radio, on the Rogers outage and governance and internal control implications, July 12, 2022. Listen to or read interview here, here or here.
Interviewed by Paul Bagnell of BNN Bloomberg on the CEO of Suncor stepping down, the Rogers outage, and governance implications, July 11, 2022. Click here for video.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post on the Rogers outage and governance and internal control implications, July 11, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Libby Znaimer of Zoomer Radio concerning the Rogers outage and governance and internal control implications, July 11, 2022. Hear interview here. (37 minute mark).
Interviewed by CBC News for a story relating to the governance and legal implications of the Roger’s outage, July 10, 2022. Click here and here for videos.
Interviewed by Jacob Serebrin of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the legal implications of the Roger’s outage, July 9, 2022. See story here, here and here.
Interviewed by Adena Ali of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance implications of the passing of Ms. Loretta Rogers, June 13, 2022. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to governance implications of governmental assistance to an international airline association, June 13, 2022.
Interviewed by Alicja Siekierska of Yahoo Finance Canada on the proposed governance changes at Shopify, June 7, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Temur Durrani of the Globe and Mail on the proposed governance changes at Shopify, June 7, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post on the proposed governance changes at Shopify, June 7, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN Bloomberg on the proposed governance changes at Shopify, June 7, 2022. Click here for video.
Interviewed by Divya Balji of Bloomberg News on the proposed governance changes at Shopify, May 25, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Andy Holloway of the FP Magazine for a story relating to fiduciary duty in Canada, May 6, 2022.
Interviewed by Chris Montanini of the Stratford Beacon Herald for a story relating to a supervisor appointed to a health care board of directors, May 5, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda on shareholder activism and events between Disney and Ron De Santis, May 4, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to executive compensation at Talestat, May 4, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Paul Bagnell of BNN Bloomberg on advantages to board member share ownership, April 22, 2022. Click here for video.
Interviewed by Sylvain Larocque of the Le Journal de Montreal concerning record compensation at Quebec company Nuvei, April 22, 2022.
Interviewed by Nicolas Van Praet of the Financial Post for a story relating to linguistic board diversity, April 20, 2022. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to linguistic board diversity, April 20, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by David George-Cosh of BNN television concerning advantages to board member share ownership, April 18, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda on corporate governance implications of Elon Musk being on the board of directors of Twitter, April 12, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance implications of Shopify’s proposed sunset clause for dual class shares, April 11, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post for a story relating to the governance implications of Shopify’s proposed sunset clause for dual class shares, April 11, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Adena Ali of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the format (virtual, in person) of annual meetings of financial institution companies, April 7, 2022.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda concerning the SEC’s ESG reporting proposals, March 22, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Kate McCullough of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to the governance implications of a pending school board’s decision, March 18, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Niall McGee of the Globe and Mail concerning best practices for CEO succession by boards of directors, March 16, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Jacob Lorinc of the Toronto Star concerning Canadian governance over sanctions of companies because of the Russian attack of Ukraine, March 15, 2022.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN Bloomberg concerning governance over sanctions of companies because of the Russian attack of Ukraine, March 7, 2022. Click here for video.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to activist investor background best practices, March 2, 2022.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to governance of CEO bilingual training linked to executive compensation, March 1, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Jacob Lorinc of the Toronto Star concerning a company director contributing financially towards a demonstration, February 17, 2022.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to key performance indicator disclosure and member say on pay, February 9, 2022.
Interviewed by Christopher Reynolds of The Canadian Press concerning political staffers reaching out to arm’s length regulators, February 2, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to the code of conduct of the Canadian Transportation Agency, February 1, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Angie Seth of CTV News concerning the beginning of the protest in Ottawa, January 29, 2022.
Interviewed by David George-Cosh of BNN television concerning the new CN Rail CEO, Tracy Robertson, and French proficiency, January 26, 2022. See story here.
Interviewed by Jeffrey Mo, journalist researching political segregation in the corporate world, January 24, 2022.
Interviewed by Kip Keen of the S&P Global Market Intelligence concerning cooling off periods after holding political office, January 13, 2022.
Interviewed by Sylvain Larocque of the Le Journal de Montreal concerning CEO resignation and personal divorce proceedings, January 13, 2022.
Interviewed by Paul Bagnell of BNN Bloomberg on corporate governance trends for 2022, January 6, 2022. Click here for video.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda on corporate governance trends for 2022, December 10, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Rick Spence from Corporate Knights concerning social activism, December 6, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN Bloomberg concerning the recent CEO change at Rogers Communication, November 17, 2021. Click here for video, and here for story.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of La Presse for a story relating to governance of CEO bilingual training, November 16, 2021.
Interviewed by Charles Rusnell of CBC News concerning the governance of supplier relationships and procurement, November 12, 2021.
Interviewed by Jennifer Williams-Alvarez and Amanda Gerut of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning the governance of CEO conduct, November 12, 2021.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post concerning CEO succession planning at Rogers Communications, November 8, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Jacob Lorinc of the Toronto Star concerning CEO succession planning at Rogers Communications, November 8, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Arlene Bynon of SiriusXM concerning the BC court decision in favour of Edward Rogers, November 8, 2021. Hear interview here.
Interviewed by CBC News Network’s mid-morning show concerning the governance of Rogers Communications, November 8, 2021. See stories here, here and here.
Interviewed by Chuck Chiang of Business Intelligence for BC concerning the governance of Rogers Communication and implications, November 8, 2021. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Alexandra Posadzki of the Globe and Mail concerning the BC Supreme Court decision in respect of Rogers Communications, November 7, 2021.
Interviewed by CTV News Channel concerning the aftermath of the BC Supreme Court decision involving Rogers Communications, November 6, 2021.
Interviewed by CBC News Network concerning the aftermath of the BC Supreme Court decision involving Rogers Communications, November 6, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Ian Bickis of The Canadian Press concerning the aftermath of the BC Supreme Court decision involving Rogers Communications, November 6, 2021. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post concerning the governance struggle at Rogers Communications, November 5, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Christine Dobby of The Toronto Star concerning the governance of Rogers Communications, November 5, 2021. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Kevin Orland of Bloomberg News concerning the BC Supreme Court decision involving Rogers Communications, November 5, 2021. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Greg Bonnell of BNN Bloomberg of the BC Supreme Court decision and governance implications of Rogers Communications, November 5, 2021. See stories here, here, here and here.
Interviewed by Larysa Harapyn of the Financial Post concerning the governance struggle at Rogers Communications, November 3, 2021. See story here and here.
Interviewed by CTV Your Morning for a story relating to the BC Supreme Court case involving Rogers Communication, November 2, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed on Jon Erlichman of BNN Bloomberg concerning the governance of Rogers Communication, November 1, 2021. Click here for video.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda concerning international tax governance and cooperation, November 1, 2021.
Interviewed by News Radio 640 for a story relating to the BC Supreme Court case involving Rogers Communication, November 1, 2021.
Interviewed by Christine Dobby of The Toronto Star concerning the use of a written resolution versus a special meeting to elect directors, October 29, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Aaron D’Andrea for Global News concerning key figures in Rogers Communications and solidarity and resiliency, October 28, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Shallima Maharaj of Global News concerning the role of Mayor John Tory on the Rogers Control Trust, October 27, 2021.
Interviewed by Global News concerning dual class share structures and Rogers Communications, October 26, 2021. See interview here.
Interviewed by Scott Thompson of 900 CHML Global News Radio concerning the governance issues of Rogers Communications, October 26, 2021.
Interviewed by Libby Znaimer of Zoomer Radio concerning the interplay between the Rogers Control Trust and Rogers Communications, October 25, 2021. Hear interview here.
Interviewed by Holly Honderich of BBC concerning the governance issues of Rogers Communications, October 25, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Caryn Ceolin of CityNews concerning the governance of Rogers Communications and the Rogers Control Trust, October 25, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Bianca Bharti of the Financial Post concerning Rogers Communications Inc’s governance structure, October 25, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Christine Dobby of The Toronto Star concerning the governance of Rogers Communications, October 25, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by CTV Your Morning concerning the governance of Rogers Communications and the Rogers Control Trust, October 25, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Aaron D’Andrea for Global News concerning the governance of Rogers Communications and the Rogers Control Trust, October 25, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Ismaila Alfa of Metro Morning on CBC Radio concerning the governance of Rogers Communications, October 25, 2021. Hear interview here.
Interviewed by Idil Mussa of CBC’s The World This Weekend concerning the governance of Rogers Communications, October 24, 2021. Hear interview here.
Interviewed by Heather Butts for CTV National News, concerning the leadership of Rogers Communication, October 24, 2021. See story here and here.
Interviewed by CTV News concerning the leadership of Rogers Communication, October 24, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed for CBC News: The National, concerning Rogers Communication Inc’s governance practices and family dynamics, October 22-24, 2021. See stories here, here and here.
Interviewed by Susan Krashinky Robertson of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of Rogers Communications, October 22, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Christine Dobby of The Toronto Star concerning the governance of Rogers Communications, October 22, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance of Rogers Communications and the Rogers Control Trust, October 22, 2021. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Paige Ellis of BNN television concerning governance Edward Rogers and the Rogers Control Trust, October 22, 2021. See stories here and here.
Interviewed by Reid Southwick of CBC Radio for a national radio segment, concerning Rogers Communication Inc’s governance practices, October 21, 2021.
Interviewed by Moira Warburton of Reuters News concerning the governance of Rogers Communications, October 19, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post concerning the interplay between the Rogers control trust and the board of Rogers Communications, October 19, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post concerning the interplay between the Rogers control trust and the board of Rogers Communications, October 19, 2021.
Interviewed by Kelsey Rolfe of the Financial Post concerning a story adjusting remote worker compensation based on geography, October 15, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Richard Blackwell for a publication by the Institute of Corporate Directors relating to governance of non-profits during a crisis, October 15, 2021.
Interviewed by Alexandra Posadzki of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of Rogers Communications, October 13, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda concerning Marco Rubio’s post on the Harvard Law School blog, October 9, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the litigation between Cineplex and Cineworld, September 9, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Kelsey Rolfe of the Financial Post concerning a story relating to the governance of compensation at a national agency, June 29, 2021.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of The Canadian Press for a story relating to an annual meeting after receiving government aid, June 29, 2021.
Interviewed by BNN television concerning governance of executive compensation by Air Canada, June 7, 2021. See interview here.
Interviewed by Sylvain Larocque of the Le Journal de Montreal concerning shareholder and pay governance whilst receiving government aid, May 26, 2021.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda concerning corporate governance diversity progress, May 26, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of The Canadian Press for a story relating to share buy backs after receiving government aid, May 25, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Jacob Lorinc from The Toronto Star concerning governance of executive pay during COVID-19, May 6, 2021. See story here. See also here.
Interviewed by Niall McGee of the Globe and Mail concerning clarity of external disclosure during COVID-19, April 21, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance of CEO succession during COVID-19, April 21, 2021. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Shaye Ganam of 770 CHQR for a story relating to governance of governmental aid programs during COVID-19, April 20, 2021. See interview here.
Interviewed by Carolyn Jarvis of Global News for a story relating to the governance of COVID’s second wave in long term care homes, April 7, 2021.
Interviewed by Andrew Russell of Global News for a story relating to a company created in the Caribbean that was identified in the Paradise Papers, March 30, 2021.
Interviewed by Matthew Pierce of CBC News for a story relating to the governance of a surplus for firms receiving government aid for employee wages, March 30, 2021. See story here, here, and here.
Interviewed by Alex MacPherson of Saskatchewan StarPhoenix concerning the governance of media conduct during council meetings, March 24, 2021.
Interviewed by Jennifer Williams of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning the governance of CEO relationships and conduct, March 22, 2021.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance of vaccinations and CEO succession, February 26, 2021. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post concerning a story relating to the governance of vaccinations and CEO succession, February 26, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed on Jon Erlichman of BNN Bloomberg concerning the governance of vaccinations and CEO succession, February 26, 2021. Click here for video. See the story here. See CTV News here and at the 7 minute mark here.
Interviewed by Devon Peacock of 980 CFPL regarding the governance of CEO succession during pandemic conditions, February 25, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Alex MacPherson of Saskatchewan StarPhoenix concerning the governance of meeting effectiveness and technical internal controls during virtual meetings, February 9, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Marco Oved from The Toronto Star concerning institutional shareholder focus on environment, social and governance, January 27, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance of vaccinations, January 22, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Jennifer Williams of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning the governance of CEO relationships and conduct, January 20, 2021.
Interviewed by Marco Oved from The Toronto Star concerning the governance of environmental and social matters, January 18, 2021.
Interviewed by Devon Peacock of 980 CFPL regarding the governance of CEO travel during pandemic conditions, January 12, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Rebecca Zandbergen of CBC London Morning regarding the governance of CEO travel during pandemic conditions, January 11, 2021. See stories here, here and here.
Interviewed by Audrey Neveu of CBC Edmonton concerning governance of lobbying and travel during pandemic conditions, January 8 and 10, 2021. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Sebastian Bron of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to governance of CEO travel during pandemic conditions, January 8, 2021. See story here.
Interviewed by Andy Holloway of the FP Magazine for a story relating to corporate governance trends and key issues, January 5, 2021.
Interviewed by Victor Ferreira of the Financial Post for a story relating to the governance of dividends and executive pay for firms receiving government aid, December 22, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Joseph Loiero and Jonathon Gatehouse of CBC News for a story relating to the governance of a surplus for firms receiving government aid for employee wages, December 18, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of The Canadian Press for a story relating to proxy disclosure, December 16, 2020.
Interviewed by Marco Oved from The Toronto Star concerning fraudulent activity in government aid during COVID-19, December 10, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Alex MacPherson of Saskatchewan StarPhoenix concerning the governance of technical internal controls during virtual meetings, December 9, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Victor Ferreira of the Financial Post for a story relating to the governance of dividends and executive pay for firms receiving government aid, December 7, 2020. See story here or here.
Interviewed by Jon Victor from The Canadian Press concerning ESG disclosure in Canada, November 25, 2020. See story here or here.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of The Canadian Press for a story relating to climate change and investor advocacy, November 19, 2020.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda concerning corporate governance and a Biden administration, November 8, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to business uncertainty in the context of a close US Presidential election, November 4, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Geoff Zochodne of the Financial Post concerning CEO succession trends under COVID-19, October 21, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of The Canadian Press for a story relating to corporate governance in the context of a proposed corporate transaction, October 19, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Julien Arsenault of The Canadian Press for a story relating to governance duties during a possible takeover, September 17, 2020.
Interviewed by Andrew Willis of The Globe and Mail for a story relating to governance duties during a possible takeover, September 16, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Mark Coakley of PaRR-Globalon policy rationale for a 10 year ban on government contracts, September 10, 2020.
Interviewed by Andrew Russell of Global News for a story relating to a possible contract with an entity in an off shore tax haven, August 24, 2020.
Interviewed by David George-Cosh of BNN television concerning governance of the cannabis sector and director nomination, July 14, 2020.
Interviewed by CBC News Network concerning conflicts of interest by the Prime Minister of Canada, July 11, 2020. See interview here.
Interviewed by CBC Radio concerning governance of mask-wearing during COVID-19, June 30, 2020. See interview here.
Interviewed by Maritime Noon for a story relating to governance of the new working environment, July 15, 2020. See interview here.
Interviewed by Todd Van Der Heyden of Viewpoints for a story relating to governance of the new working environment, June 26, 2020. See interview here.
Interviewed by The Elias Makos Show - CJAD 800 Montreal for a story relating to governance of the new working environment, June 24, 2020. See interview here.
Interviewed by Kitchener Today with Brian Bourke for a story relating to governance of the new working environment, June 23, 2020. See interview here.
Interviewed by 980CFPL in London for a story relating to governance of the new working environment, June 23, 2020.
Interviewed by Kim Zarzour of YorkRegion.com for a story relating to businesses and mandating face masks, June 22, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Scott Thompson 980CHML in Hamilton for a story relating to governance of the new working environment, June 22, 2020. See interview here.
Interviewed by The Rob Snow Show on 1310News Ottawa for a story relating to governance of the new working environment, hour one, June 22, 2020. See interview here.
Interviewed by 640 Toronto’s Morning Show for a story relating to governance of the new working environment, June 22, 2020. See interview here.
Interviewed by Emily Blake of Cabin Radio for a story relating to governance of mining entities and the impact of COVID-19, June 17, 2020.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to governance of the new working environment, June 17, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Jennifer Williams of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning governance of eBay, June 15, 2020.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post concerning director resignations and governance implications, June 4, 2020.
Interviewed by Rachel Ward of CBC News concerning the governance of judicial appointments, June 10, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Charles Rusnell of CBC News concerning the governance of judicial appointments, June 2, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda concerning the regulation and governance of social media, June 1, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Maura Forrest of Politico concerning the federal employer relief program, June 1, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Geoff Zochodne of the Financial Post concerning the “best interests” clause change to Canadian law, June 1, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed on Jon Erlichman of BNN Bloomberg concerning the governance implications of a federal relief program for large employers, May 21, 2020. Click here for video. See story here.
Interviewed by Gabriel Friedman of the Financial Post concerning the governance of dual class shares, May 14, 2020.
Interviewed by Marco Oved from The Toronto Star concerning federal relief program for large employers, and tax avoidance, April 29, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Joseph Hall from The Toronto Star concerning predicted changes to the workplace, April 28, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Pandora Cheng from Ming Pao Canada concerning predicted changes to the workplace, April 28, 2020.
Interviewed by Michelle Zadikian of BNN television concerning governance of the federal wage subsidy, April 27, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by David Friend from The Canadian Press concerning insolvencies in Canada, April 24, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Niall McGee of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of executive recruitment, April 23, 2020.
Interviewed by David George-Cosh of BNN television concerning governance of director resignation letters, April 22, 2020. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance of dividend cuts, April 21, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda concerning the the use of virtual board meetings, April 21, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press for a story relating to virtual annual general meetings, April 1, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Y-File of York University, March 25, 2020. See interview here.
Interviewed by Jim Sterngold for a Korn Ferry related publication on CEO succession, February 14, 2020.
Interviewed by Charles Rusnell of CBC News concerning possible conflicts of interest, January 23, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning TMX’s CEO’s retirement and governance implications, January 10, 2020. See interview here.
Interviewed by Clare O'Hara of The Globe and Mail concerning TMX’s CEO’s retirement and governance implications, January 10, 2020.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post concerning TMX’s CEO’s retirement and governance implications, January 10, 2020. See story here.
Interviewed by Mark Coakley of PaRR-Global on the governance of legal settlement, January 6, 2020.
Interviewed by Frederic Tomesco of Montreal Gazette for a story relating to SNC Lavalin and governance implications, December 18, 2019. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post concerning the governance of conduct risk, November 27, 2019, and December 12, 2019. See stories here and here.
Interviewed by BNN Bloomberg concerning the governance of conduct risk, December 6, 2019.
Interviewed by Alicja Siekierska of Yahoo Finance Canada on the role of special committees, December 3, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Christine Dobby of The Globe and Mail concerning the governance of conduct risk, November 27, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Teviah Moro of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to disclosure of environmental matters, November 21, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Geoff Zochodne of the Financial Post concerning recent changes to fiduciary duty of directors, November 19, 2019.
Interviewed by Nic Meloney of CBC Indigenous concerning obligation to report to law enforcement for sexual misconduct allegations, November 19, 2019.
Interviewed by Geoff Zochodne of the Financial Post concerning changes to the fiduciary duty provision under the Canada Business Corporations Act, November 19, 2019.
Interviewed by Vanmala Subramaniam of the Financial Post concerning the governance of political conflicts of interest, October 18, 2019.
Interviewed by Jennifer Wells of the Toronto Star concerning the role of special committees, October 11, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Jennifer Williams of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning investigations and governance of possible harassment, September 30, 2019.
Interviewed by Rachelle Younglai of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of reputation risk at We Work, September 23, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Marieke Walsh of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of political conflicts of interest, September 20, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Alexandra Posadzki of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of whistle-blowing, September 11, 2019.
Interviewed by Natalie Paddon of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to conflicts of interest and budgetary votes, September 6, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Danielle Smith of News Talk 770 regarding the Business Rountable’s pronouncement of stakeholder governance, August 21, 2019. See interview here.
Interviewed by Geoff Zochodne of the Financial Post concerning governance of stock buy-backs, August 15, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed on BNN Bloomberg concerning the governance of CannTrust, August 15, 2019. Click here for video.
Interviewed by David George-Cosh of BNN television concerning governance of director independence and conflicts of interest in the cannabis industry, July 31, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Gabriel Friedman of the Financial Post concerning the governance of a shareholder dispute, July 8, 2019.
Interviewed by David George-Cosh of BNN television concerning governance of the cannabis industry, July 8, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Geoff Zochodne of the Financial Post concerning governance of CEO succession planning in the cannabis sector, July 3, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed on BNN Bloomberg’s Amanda Lang concerning the governance of executive pay at Hudson's Bay Company, June 24, 2019. Click here for video.
Interviewed on Jessica DiNapoli of Thomson Reuters concerning the governance of executive pay at Hudson's Bay Company, June 20, 2019.
Interviewed by Marina Straus of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of executive pay at Hudson's Bay Company, June 19, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Niall McGee of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of executive pay at GMP Capital, June 18, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Marina Strauss of the Globe and Mail concerning CEO compensation Hudson’s Bay Co, May 30, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by April Fong of BNN Bloomberg concerning attendance of directors at board meetings, May 22, 2019.
Interviewed by Jennifer Williams-Alvarez of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning the non-renewal of director positions, May 3, 2019.
Interviewed by Ben DiPietro of LRN Corp concerning governance renewal, April 28, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Jonathan Goodman of the Financial Post concerning corporate governance in an adversarial situation, April 17, 2019. See story here or here.
Interviewed by Tom Watson of the Financial Post Magazine concerning busy directors and over-boardedness, April 12, 2019.
Interviewed by Amber Kanwar of BNN television concerning the use of profanity towards a journalist, April 5, 2019. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Devon Peacock of Corus Radio London regarding governance of the President’s compensation, at King’s University College, April 3, 2019.
Interviewed by Howard Levitt, guest commentator for Global News, regarding undue pressure and whistle-blowing, March 28, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Richard Blackwell for a publication by the Institute of Corporate Directors relating to boards maintaining trust with investors and the public, March 22, 2019.
Interviewed by Robert Cribb from The Toronto Star concerning regulatory disclosure of corporate identity in wrongdoing cases, March 22, 2019. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Maham Abedi of Global News concerning The Boeing Company and possible criminal charges, March 21, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by The Fifth Estate concerning sporting association governance, March 18, 2019.
Interviewed by Peter Mazereeuw of The Hill Times concerning deferred prosecution agreements, March 12, 2019.
Interviewed by Marieke Walsh of iPolitics concerning leadership succession, March 11, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Salimah Shivji of CBC News concerning SNC Lavalin and deferred prosecution agreements, March 7, 2019. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Maham Abedi of Global News concerning the legality of deferred prosecution agreements, March 6, 2019. See story here.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning SNC Lavalin, the Prime Minister’s Office, and deferred prosecution agreements, March 4, 2019. See interview here and here.
Interviewed by David Gray of CBC Calgary radio for a story relating to deferred prosecutions agreements and legality, March 1, 2019. See interview here.
Interviewed by Tara McCarthy of CBC Edmonton radio for a story relating to deferred prosecutions agreements and legality, March 1, 2019. See interview here.
Interviewed by Frederic Tomesco of Bloomberg News for a story relating to SNC Lavalin and governance implications, February 20, 2019. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by CBC Edmonton (Mark Connolly) for a story relating to the governance of City Council expenses, February 8, 2019. See interview here and story here.
Interviewed by Adrian Morrow of the Globe and Mail concerning governance of political contributions and reputation risk, December 20, 2018.
Interviewed by Alex MacPherson of Saskatchewan StarPhoenix concerning the disclosure of Crown executive pay, November 7, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Andy Holloway of the FP Magazine for a story relating to board gender diversity and best practices, October 31, 2018.
Interviewed by Jennifer Williams of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning governance of social media and executive conduct, October 16, 2018.
Interviewed by Scott Van Voorhis of Engineering News Record for a story relating to the governance implications of alleged bribery at SNC Lavalin, October 16, 2018.
Interviewed by Rachelle Younglai of the Globe and Mail concerning governance of ethical conduct involving Saudi Arabia, October 23, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by David George-Cosh of BNN television concerning governance of the cannabis industry, October 23, 2018.
Interviewed by Geoff Zochodne of the Globe and Mail concerning new governance guidelines of federal financial institutions, September 20, 2018.
Interviewed by Gabriel Friedman of the Financial Post concerning the governance of stock options, September 18, 2018.
Interviewed by Maura Forrest of the National Post concerning athlete mobility and tax policy, September 5, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Joanna Frketich of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to the capping of public sector executive compensation, August 15, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Andrew Wolfson of the Courier Journal concerning the governance of Papa Johns, August 14, 2018.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning the incoming board of directors of Hydro One, August 14, 2018. Click here for interview.
Interviewed by Alex MacPherson of Saskatchewan StarPhoenix concerning the governance and transparency of educational institutions, August 13, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Colin Ellis of Canadian Accountant for a story relating to ethical codes of bookkeepers and accountants, August 7, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Geoff Zochodne of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of Hydro One, July 26, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Bob Welkos of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of Hydro One, July 26, 2018.
Interviewed by Marieke Walsh of iPolitics concerning governance of Hydro One, July 16, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by CBC News concerning the governance of Hydro One, July 13, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Gill Deacon on Here and Now Toronto concerning the governance of Hydro One, July 13, 2018.
Interviewed by Matt Galloway of CBC Radio's Metro Morning concerning the governance of Hydro One, July 13, 2018. Click here or here for the interview.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning governance of Hydro One, July 13, 2018. Click here for interview.
Interviewed by Teresa Tedesco of CBC News concerning the governance of Hydro One, July 12, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Geoff Zochodne of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of Hydro One, July 12, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning governance of governance and the “MeToo” movement, June 22, 2018.
Interviewed by Marina Straus of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of executive pay at Hudson's Bay Company, June 11, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Geoff Zochodne of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of Hydro One and the recent Ontario election, June 8, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Marieke Walsh of iPolitics concerning governance of Hydro One, May 4 and May 31, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the National Post concerning boardrooms and the #MeToo movement, May 30, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed (panelist) by Matt Galloway of CBC Radio's Metro Morning concerning pay governance of Hydro One, May 16, 2013. Click here for the interview.
Interviewed by Dwight Drummond from CBC News Toronto concerning pay governance of Hydro One, May 15, 2018. Click here for the interview, at the 41 minute mark.
Interviewed on Here and Now Toronto concerning pay governance of Hydro One, May 15, 2018. Click here for the interview.
Interviewed by Robert Cribb from The Toronto Star concerning tax reform including beneficial owner reform by the United Kingdom, May 4, 2018. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Bobby Hristova of CityNews concerning inclusion of the Green Party in forthcoming provincial election debate, May 2, 2018.
Interviewed by Hollie Shaw of the National Post concerning leadership governance at Loblaw, April 26, 2018.
Interviewed by Vipal Monga of The Wall Street Journal for a story on anti-money laundering in Canada, April 23, 2018.
Interviewed by CBC Edmonton (Mark Connolly) for a story relating to governance of alleged conflicts of interest at University of Alberta, April 20, 2018. See interview here.
Interviewed by Charles Russell of CBC News concerning governance over conflicts of interest at University of Alberta, April 17, 2018. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Janet McFarland of The Globe and Mail concerning the governance of executive pay at Hydro One, April 17, 2018. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Greg Bonnell of BNN television concerning governance of executive compensation at Hydro One, April 11, 2018. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Charles Russell of CBC News concerning the pay governance at University of Alberta, April 5, 2018. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Christine Pellegrini of the Globe and Mail concerning alleged conflicts of interest, transparency and corporate governance, March 28, 2018.
Interviewed by Colin Ellis of Canadian Accountant for a story relating to CEO succession, March 23, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Joanna Frketich of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to the governance of CEO compensation, March 23, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Rajeshni Naidu-Ghelani of BNN television concerning annual general meetings, and director-shareholder engagement, March 22, 2018. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Jen Gerson of Maclean’s concerning the governance of Vice, March 19, 2018. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Pam Frampton of The Telegram regarding the governance of the hydroelectric development underway at Muskrat Falls, Labrador, as overseen by the Crown corporation, Nalcor Energy. See story here.
Interviewed by Alicja Siekierska of the National Post concerning CEO succession at CN, March 5, 2018.
Interviewed by Robert Cribb from The Toronto Star concerning tax reform including beneficial owner reform by British Columbia, February 20, 2018. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning governance of Wynn Resorts and the CEO’s departure, February 9, 2018. See interview here.
Interviewed by The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance of Lululemon and the CEO’s departure, February 6, 2018. See story here, here or here.
Interviewed by Marco Oved from The Toronto Star concerning federal tax reform to transparency of beneficial owners, February 2, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the National Post concerning governance conduct risk, February 1, 2018.
Interviewed by Matthew Van Dongen of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to the governance of monies spent by City Councillors, January 23, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Richard Blackwell for a publication by the Institute of Corporate Directors relating to governance of the cannabis sector, January 17, 2018.
Interviewed by Hollie Shaw of the National Post concerning governance implications of shareholder dividends during financial distress, January 16, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Francine Copeland of the Toronto Star concerning governance implications of shareholder dividends during financial distress, January 16, 2018. See story here and here.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning governance of price-fixing and customer gift cards, January 8, 2018. See interview here.
Interviewed by Stephany Laperriere of CBC radio for a story relating to reforms to the governance of school boards, January 8, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Konrad Yakabuski of the Globe and Mail concerning the Bombardier and alleged inappropriate payments, January 2, 2018. See story here.
Interviewed by Hollie Shaw of the National Post concerning governance implications of Loblaw disclosure of price agreement with market participants, December 20, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Marco Oved from The Toronto Star concerning tax reform compelling disclosure of beneficial owners, and comparison to that of Canada, December 15, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Marina Straus of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of Sears Canada’s employee’s underfunded pensions, December 12, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Geoff Zochodne of the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of the cannabis industry in Canada, December 12, 2017.
Interviewed by Gord Gillies of 770 CHQR regarding women on boards, December 11, 2017. Listen to interview here.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning potential conflicts of interest by the Minister of Finance, November 28 and 30, 2017. See interview here.
Interviewed by Lauren Hirsch of CNBC concerning the governance implications of shareholders in Hudson Bay Company, November 10, 2017.
Interviewed by BNN television concerning the Paradise Papers, November 6, 2017. See interview here, a tweet here, and the article here.
Interviewed by Anna Devine of Ignites Europe | Financial Times concerning the governance of sexual harassment allegations, October 27, 2017.
Interviewed by Pam Frampton of The Telegram regarding the governance of the hydroelectric development underway at Muskrat Falls, Labrador, as overseen by the Crown corporation, Nalcor Energy, October 18, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Niall McGee of the Globe and Mail concerning conduct of directors and reputation risk, October 18, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Alex MacPherson of Saskatchewan StarPhoenix concerning the governance and transparency of educational institutions, October 17, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Amanda Gerut of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning director tenure limits, October 12, 2017.
Interviewed by Virginia Galt of the Institute of Corporate Directors’ Director Journal concerning the UK proposals aimed at giving employees a voice on corporate boards, October 4, 2017.
Interviewed by Anna Devine of Ignites Europe | Financial Times concerning length of auditor tenure and best practices, October 4, 2017.
Interviewed by Moira MacDonald of University Affairs for a story relating to the governance of universities, September 18, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Michael Gorman of CBC News concerning corporate and expense governance at IWK Children’s Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 14, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Steve Buist of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to the governance of the Hamilton Waterfront Trust, September 8, 2017.
Interviewed by Dilys Chan, BNN television, concerning proxy advisory recommendation at Home Capital Group, August 31, 2017.
Interviewed by Kate MacNamara of CBC radio for a story relating to recent corporate governance developments in the UK, August 30, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Sarah Dobson, Thomson Reuters, concerning the governance of Sears Canada, August 24, 2017.
Interviewed by Hollie Shaw of the National Post concerning corporate governance at Sears Canada, August 15, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Jim Middlemiss of Listed Magazine concerning crisis communication and the role of boards, August 15, 2017.
Interviewed by Gordon Pitts of behalf of the Directors College concerning risk governance, August 10, 2017.
Interviewed by Colin Ellis of Canadian Accountant for a story relating to the governance of CPA Australia and disclosure of executive compensation in the not-for-profit sector, circa July, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Pam Frampton of The Telegram regarding the governance of the hydroelectric development underway at Muskrat Falls, Labrador, as overseen by the Crown corporation, Nalcor Energy, July 27, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Jody Porter of CBC News concerning an independent investigation for the Ontario Civilian Police into allegations against the Thunder Bay Police Services Board, July 25, 2017.
Interviewed by Natalie Paddon of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to the governance of the Hamilton Waterfront Trust, July 25, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Danielle Smith of News Talk 770 regarding the governance of Sears Canada under distressed conditions, July 24, 2017. Listen to interview here.
Interviewed by Elizabeth Judd for a Canadian Investor Relations Institute story relating to positive perceptions of Canada and its impact on investor relations, July 18, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Josh O'Kane of the Globe and Mail concerning the Ontario Securities Commission’s decision ruling that Sino-Forest and several former executives defrauded investors and misled investigators, July 14, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Joe Castaldo of Maclean’s concerning the governance of Sears Canada under distressed conditions, July 14, 2017. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Emma Riley of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to the governance of the Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, July 12, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Sarah Perrin of ACCA for ethical lapses in the digital age, and the role of the board, July 4, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by BNN television concerning CEO succession at Uber, June 21, 2017. See interview here.
Interviewed by Marco Oved from The Toronto Star concerning tax reform multilateral treaties in which Canada is participating, June 17, 2017. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Mai Nguyen of Listed Magazine regarding the governance of compensation of non-financial performance, June 5, 2017. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by TK Kierstetter of Inside America’s Boardrooms for a story relating to the governance of culture and “tone” deep inside the organization, May 24, 2017. See second story, June 15, 2017, here.
Interviewed by Marco Oved from The Toronto Star concerning tax reform including prosecution of certain accountants and lawyers, May 29, 2017. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Robert Cribb from The Toronto Star concerning tax reform including beneficial owner disclosure, May 25, 2017. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by TK Kierstetter of Inside America’s Boardrooms for a story relating to the governance of culture and “tone” deep inside the organization, May 24, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Danielle Smith of News Talk 770 regarding the governance of Bombardier and executive compensation, May 11, 2017, 10:00 am. Listen to interview here.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning board leadership at Bombardier, May 11, 2017.
Interviewed by Frank Rackow of CBC Calgary radio for a story relating to mounting pressure on Bombardier from large institutional investors, May 10, 2017.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning governance of the new infrastructure bank, May 10, 2017.
Interviewed by Peter Armstrong of On the Money (CBC) concerning the governance of Bombardier, May 10, 2017. See interview here or here.
Interviewed by Michelle Zadikian of BNN television concerning the the governance of Home Capital Group, May 9, 2017.
Interviewed by Paige Ellis of BNN television concerning the the governance of Bombardier, May 9, 2017.
Interviewed by Jessica Smith Cross of The Canadian Press for a story relating to the governance of Home Capital Group, May 5, 2017.
Interviewed by Joanna Frketich of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to the governance of Home Capital Group, May 3, 2017. See story here, here and here.
Interviewed by Joanna Frketich of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to the governance of Home Capital Group, May 1, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the National Post concerning governance conflicts of interest between HOOPP and Home Capital Group, April 28, 2017. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Renee Filippone of CBC News concerning governance conflicts of interest between HOOP and Home Capital Group, April 28, 2017.
Interviewed by Bloomberg News concerning governance conflicts of interest between HOOPP and Home Capital Group, April 27, 2017. Click here and here for the story.
Interviewed by BNN television concerning governance conflicts of interest between HOOPP and Home Capital Group, April 27, 2017. Click here for the interview.
Interviewed by Leif Larsen of CBC News Winnipeg concerning prior potential judicial conflicts of interest and conduct, April 24, 2017. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Larry Kusch of the Winnipeg Free Press concerning prior potential judicial conflicts of interest and conduct, April 21, 2017. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Amanda Gerut of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning board leadership succession planning, April 13, 2017.
Interviewed by Tom Heath of The Washington Post concerning board oversight of culture and conduct, April 13, 2017.
Interviewed by Meagan Campbell of Maclean's concerning conflicts of interest of politicians or former politicians holding positions (and owning shares) of major cannabis companies, April 11, 2017. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the National Post concerning board oversight over consumer practices, March 29, 2017.
Interviewed by Greg Bonnell of BNN television concerning CEO compensation and Valeant Pharmaceuticals, March 23, 2017. Click here for the video, and here for the story.
Interviewed by Andy Holloway of the FP Magazine for a story relating to overboardedness and interlocks best practices, March 20, 2017.
Interviewed by Richard Blackwell for a publication by the Institute of Corporate Directors relating to future corporate governance challenges and developments, March 17, 2017.
Interviewed by Amanda Gerut of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning overboardedness, interlocks, term limits, retirement age, and director effectiveness, March 16, 2017.
Interviewed by Jacqueline Hansen of CBC News concerning the governance of customer practices of large federally regulated financial institutions, March 16, 2017.
Interviewed by Ben Mulroney of CTV’s Your Morning concerning the governance of customer practices of large federally regulated financial institutions, March 16, 2017. Click here or here for the interview.
Interviewed by Jennifer Brown of Canadian Lawyer InHouse magazine for a story relating the Yahoo data security breach, and governance implications, March 6, 2017.
Interviewed by Lauren Kaljur for a Toronto Star story concerning overboarding and corporate governance in the oil and gas industry, March 22, 2017.
Interviewed by Dan Levin of The New York Times for a story concerning international investment in Canada and the risks involved, particularly around cash flow issues and Canada’s regulations on AML reporting, February 23, 2017.
Interviewed by York University profiling my new Handbook of Board Governance, February 17, 2017. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the National Post concerning board oversight over potential employee misuse of expenses of health benefits, February 14, 2017.
Interviewed by Robert Cribb from The Toronto Star concerning non-disclosure by a regulator of potential wrongdoing, February 12, 2017. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Amy Rosen for a Corporate Governance Analyst CQ Roll Call story on the pay ratio rule by the SEC, February 6, 2017.
Interviewed by Zach Dubinsky of CBC News concerning non-registerd owners of Canadian companies. Click here for the story and here for the video.
Interviewed by Robert Cribb from The Toronto Star concerning decision by a regulator not to disclose the name of a Canadian bank in the context of a large fine, December 22, 2016. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Robert Cribb from The Toronto Star concerning offshore tax use as surfaced in the Panama Papers, December 17, 2016. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Danielle Smith of News Talk 770 regarding the optics of corporate executives getting bonuses while employees are either laid off or receiving high customer bills from the company, November 30, 2016. See interview here.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning CEO succession at Canadian Pacific, November 23, 2016. Click here for the video.
Interviewed by Howard Brownstein on “The Handbook of Board Governance” for the National Association of Corporate Directors’ magazine, Fall 2016. Please see story here.
“The Handbook of Board Governance” to be featured in Directors and Boards magazine, Fall 2016.
Interviewed by Diane Peters on governance changes in 2017, November 21, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by Scott Van Voorhis of Engineering News Record for a story relating to the governance implications of alleged bribery at SNC Lavalin, November 23, 2016. See interview here.
Interviewed by Jon Erlichman of BNN television concerning CEO succession planning at TD Bank and best practices, November 23, 2016. Click here for the story and here for the video.
Interviewed by BNN television concerning the arrest of an executive of Valeant Pharmaceuticals, November 17, 2016. Click here for the video and my telephone interview.
Interviewed by Shawn Jeffords of the Toronto Sun concerning the City of Toronto’s staff recommending against an Expo bid, October 21, 2016. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Claire Brownell of the Financial Post for a story relating to the governance implications of a former executive being hired by a competing firm, October 17, 2017. See story here.
Interviewed by Sam Jeffords of the Vancouver Sun concerning a possible conflict of interest, October 12, 2017. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Danielle Smith of News Talk 770 regarding gender diversity on boards in Alberta, September 15, 2016. See interview here. and blog here.
Interviewed by Robert Cribb from The Toronto Star concerning offshore tax use as surfaced in the Panama Papers, September 15, 2016. Click here, here and here for the stories.
Interviewed by Eric Lam of Bloomberg LP for a story relating to governance of a merger between Agrium Inc. and Potash Corp., September 12, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by Victoria Barclay from The CFA Society Toronto for The Analyst bulletin concerning Dr. Leblanc’s new book, September 9, 2016. Please see story here.
Interviewed by Paula Aram on the governance of family businesses, for Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine, August 25, 2016.
Interviewed by Brian Banks on “The Handbook of Board Governance” for Listed magazine, August 2, 2016. See interview here.
Interviewed by Janet French of The Edmonton Journal concerning non-dislosure of public educational executive pay, July 28, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School, SiriusXM Satellite, concerning boardroom governance trends and issues, June 23, 2016.
Interviewed by Christine Pellegrini of the Globe and Mail concerning the annual general meeting of Valeant Pharmaceuticals, June 13 and 16, 2016.
Interviewed by CBC Radio One concerning boardroom diversity and recent pronouncements, June 8, 2016.
Interviewed by Marina Straus of the Globe and Mail concerning use of information technology at annual meetings, June 1, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by Aishwarya Ravishankar of Board Agenda concerning director attendance and effectiveness, May 24, 2016.
Interviewed by CBC news concerning reputational due diligence in context of the Panama Papers, May 18, 2016. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Natalie Clancy from CBC News concerning reputational due diligence in context of the Panama Papers, May 18, 2016.
Interviewed by Amy Rosen for a Corporate Governance Analyst CQ Roll Call story on boardroom gender diversity, May 18, 2016.
Interviewed by Robert Cribb from The Toronto Star concerning reputational due diligence in context of the Panama Papers, May 17, 2016. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Janet McFarland of The Globe and Mail concerning the the failure of the say-on-pay vote by CP Rail, May 4, 2016. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by CBC news concerning a possible conflict of interest at a Crown corporation, April 20, 2016.
Interviewed by Jennifer Brown of Canadian Lawyer InHouse magazine for a story relating to lawyers serving as independent directors, April 16, 2016. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Christine Dobby of the Globe and Mail concerning governance of executive compensation at Telus, April 4, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by Robert Thompson of Listed Magazine regarding the diversification of boards of directors, April 1, 2016.
Interviewed by Whitney Deane of News Talk 770 regarding development of a national securities regulator, March 30, 2016. See interview here.
Interviewed by Lisa Queen of York Media Group regarding pros and cons of a sunshine list of executive pay, March 29, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by Rebecca Plenty of Bloomberg (Calgary) regarding the effects of distance on board participation, circa March 29, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by Marina Strauss of the Globe and Mail concerning CEO compensation of a retail organization during a downturn, March 22, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by Alexandra Bosanac of Canadian Business concerning the governance of Valeant Pharmaceuticals, March 21, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by the Globe and Mail concerning the governance of Valeant Pharmaceuticals, March 21, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by David Berman of the Globe and Mail concerning resignation of a director of a Canadian bank, March 11, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the National Post concerning resignation of a director of a Canadian bank, March 11, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by BNN television concerning governance over disclosure, March 7, 2016. Click here for the video.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to the governance of Bombardier, March 4, 2016.
Interviewed by Radio Canada International for a story related to alleged sexual misconduct at Westjet, March 3, 2016. Click here for the story and here for the audio.
Interviewed by CBC Radio (various cities) for a story related to an independent reporting channel to be recommended to the RCMP for victims of harassment to come forward, March 2, 2016. Click here or here for the audio.
Interviewed by Christina Pellegrini of the Financial Post for a story relating to the governance implications of the Corus-Shaw deal, March 1, 2016. See story here.
Interviewed by BNN television concerning governance over disclosure, February 8, 2015. Click here for the video.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post for a story relating to incoming leadership at the Ontario Securities Commission, January 26, 2016. See article here.
Interviewed by Whitney Deane of News Talk 770 regarding corporate governance and board composition amid layoffs and industry transformation, January 25, 2015. See interview here.
Interviewed by Liz Payne of the Ottawa Citizen for a story relating to the governance of the Ottawa Hospital, January 13, 2016. See article here.
Interviewed by Liz Payne of the Ottawa Citizen for a story relating to the governance of the Ottawa Hospital, January 12, 2016. See article here.
Interviewed by Devon Peacock of The Pulse regarding governance of the President’s compensation, at University of Western Ontario, December 15, 2015.
Interviewed by Chris Cobb of the Ottawa Citizenfor a story relating to the governance of Carlton University, December 15, 2015. See article here.
Interviewed by Jacqueline Nelson of the Globe and Mail for a story relating to the governance of Valeant, December 11, 2015.
Interviewed by Sunny Freeman from The Toronto Star concerning executive incentive pay at Sun Media in context of layoffs and cost-cutting, November 27, 2015. See here for the story.
Interviewed by CBC Radio Calgary concerning executive incentive pay at Sun Media in context of layoffs and cost-cutting, November 27, 2015.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post for a story relating to auding and reporting of company culture, November 26, 2015.
Interviewed by Suzanne Dansereau for a publication by the Institute of Corporate Directors relating to the governance of Bombardier Inc., November 26, 2015.
Interviewed by Janet McFarland of The Globe and Mail concerning the pledging of shares by a CEO and the role of the board, November 6, 2015. Click here for the article.
Promoted by New College student newspaper regarding governance teaching, October 2015.
Interviewed by Domini Stuart for Company Director Magazine concerning director term limits (to come), October 1, 2015.
Interviewed by Devon Peacock of The Pulse regarding an external review of the President’s compensation, at University of Western Ontario, by retired Justice Goudge, September 29, 2015. See interview and story here and here.
Interviewed by Jennifer Brown of Canadian Lawyer InHouse magazine for a story relating to gender diversity on Alberta boards of directors, September 29, 2015. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post for a story relating to the release of a study on gender diversity on boards of directors, September 28, 2015. See story here.
Interviewed by Jonathan Sher for a London Free Press story on an external review of the President’s compensation, at University of Western Ontario, by retired Justice Goudge, September 28, 2015. See stories here here and here.
Interviewed by Amy Rosen for a Corporate Governance Analyst CQ Roll Call story on risk governance at Volkswagen, September 25, 2015.
Interviewed by Victoria Barclay from The CFA Society Toronto for The Analyst bulletin concerning CEO reforms to pay governance practices, September 4, 2015.
Interviewed by Sunny Freeman from The Toronto Star concerning CEO resignation at Ashley Madison and best CEO succession practices, August 28, 2015. See here for the story.
Interviewed by Diane Bérard for a Les Affaires story on pay practices for corporate directors in Quebec, August 31, 2015. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by James Bradshaw for a Globe and Mail story on leadership governance at Telus, August 10, 2015. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Nicole Thompson of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to governance of teaching infractions, August 6, 2015.
Interviewed by Jennifer Brown of Canadian Lawyer InHouse magazine for a story relating to governance of takeovers, August 3, 2015. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post for a story relating to the MDC Partners, and a board in crisis, July 22, 2015. See story here.
Interviewed by Devon Peacock of The Pulse for a story relating to advisory services retained by University of Western Ontario, July 17, 2015. See interview (July 17th, first interview) here.
Interviewed by Jonathan Sher for a London Free Press story on the President’s compensation, and the use of outside advisors, at University of Western Ontario, July 17, 2015.
Interviewed by Quebecor media regarding federal government integrity guideline, July 6, 2015.
Quoted in respect of improvements to integrity of federal procurement, July 3, 2015. See posting here.
Interviewed by BNN television concerning Canada’s Top-Paid CEOs, June 8, 2015. Click here for the video.
Interviewed by Ralph Ward of The Corporate Board for a story relating to conflict of interest policies and practices for boards, May 28, 2015.
Interviewed by Joanna Pachner of Canadian Business for a story relating to best corporate governance practices, May 25, 2015.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post for a story relating to shareholder engagement and proxy access, May 22, 2015. See story here.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to professional conduct by directors, May 20, 2015.
Interviewed on CBC’s The Exchange with Amanda Lang concerning proxy access, May 15, 2015. Click here for video.
Interviewed by Gregory Millman of The Wall Street Journal's Risk and Compliance Team for a story on shareholder activism in Canada, May 15, 2015. See story here.
Mentioned as an advisor to Public Works and Government Services Canada concerning the federal government’s expected business integrity guidelines, May 11, 2015. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the Financial Post for a story relating to shareholder assertiveness and say-on-pay, April 29, 2015. See story here.
Interviewed by CBC radio for a story relating to the pay governance at Barrick Gold and CIBC, April 27, 2015.
Interviewed by Lauren Krugel of The Canadian Press for a story regarding investor influence on say-on-pay, April 24, 2015. Click here and here for the article.
Interviewed by Arielle Follett of The Canadian Press for a story relating to comply or explain regarding women on boards in the recent federal budget, April 23, 2015. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Jonathan Sher for a London Free Press story on the President’s compensation, at University of Western Ontario, April 10, 20 and 27, 2015. Click here, here and here for the articles.
Interviewed on CBC’s The Exchange with Amanda Lang concerning the tight network of friends on corporate boards, April 9, 2015. Click here for video.
Interviewed by Kathleen McGouran of the National Post for a story relating to University of Western Ontario’s President’s pay and the role of the board, April 4, 2015.
Interviewed by Jonathan Sher for a London Free Press story on the President’s compensation, at University of Western Ontario, April 2, 2015. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by CBC News for a story concerning Bombardier, April 2, 2015. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Tim Kilasze for a Globe and Mail story on executive compensation at CIBC, April 1, 2015.
Interviewed by Diane Bérard for Les Affaires story on board chair succession at SNC Lavalin, March 16, 2015. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by BNN television concerning CEO pay, March 11, 2015. Click here for the video.
Interviewed by Sam Rubenfeld of The Wall Street Journal's Risk and Compliance Team for a story relating to CEO pay and ethics, March 10, 2015. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Attracta Mooney of Ignites Europe | Financial Times concerning length of auditor tenure and best practices, March 5, 2015.
Interviewed by Lynne Chichakian of CBC television for a story relating to potential bribery, March 2-5, 2015.
Interviewed by Debra Rubin of Engineering News-Record for a story relating to bribery and integrity rules, February 26, 2015. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by CBC’s The Exchange with Amanda Lang concerning the federal government’s ‘integrity framework’ policy and the RCMP laying fraud chages against SNC Lavalin, February 19, 2015. Click here for the video.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to fraud charges against SNC Lavalin and the role of the board, February 19, 2015. See story here.
Interviewed by Jason Proctor of CBC News Vancouver concerning executive compensation and salaries, and the decision to remove the CEO of TransLink, February 13, 2015. Click here for the story.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to governance at Bombardier, February 10, 2015.
Interviewed by Janet McFarland of The Globe and Mail concerning release of information by Target Corporation, and executive pay, February 3, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Elizabeth Judd for a Canadian Investor Relations Institute story relating to ethics of investor relations professionals, February 2, 2015. See story here.
Interviewed by Vawn Himmelsbach for Canadian Lawyer InHouse magazine on women on boards and in senior management, January 6, 2015.
Interviewed by Greg Rasnyssen of CBC radio for a story relating to the pay governance at universities, December 8, 2014.
Interviewed by Gregory Millman of The Wall Street Journal's Risk and Compliance Team for a story relating to CEO succession, November 26, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by BNN television concerning activist and retail investing, November 13, 2014. Click here for the video. (Dr. Leblanc appears 26:10 - 33:35)
Interviewed by Martin Birt in relation to the National Post for a story relating to diversificiation of corporate boards, October 15, 2014.
Interviewed by Eric Lam of Bloomberg LP for a story relating to Mayor Hazel McCallion, October 7, 2014. See story here.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to boards and how the stewardship role of directors is changing as the demands for enterprise risk management continue to increase, October 3, 2014. See story here.
Interviewed by Tina Lovgreen of CBC News Vancouver concerning executive compensation, October 3, 2014.
Interviewed by Philip Scipio from Thomson Reuters concerning governane leadership of Bank of America, October 2, 2014.
Interviewed by Rebecca Walberg of the Financial Post for a story relating to diversity matters from a business perspective, September 22, 2014. See story here.
Interviewed by Eric Lam of Bloomberg LP for a story relating to Mayor Rob Ford and governance implications, September 12, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Gregory Millman of The Wall Street Journal's Risk and Compliance Team for a story relating to Banco Santander and governance implications, September 10, 2014.
Interviewed by Mike Hager of the Vancouver Sun concerning governmental use of social media during labour negotiations, September 6, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Meredith MacLeod of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to candidate slates within political elections, September 4, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Dennis McCuistion of McCuistion television concerning corporate governance diversity, Dallas, Texas, September 9, 2014.
Interviewed by Peter O'Neil of the Vancouver Sun for a story relating to Senators serving on or advising boards, August 13, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Jennifer Brown of Canadian Lawyer InHouse magazine for a story relating to breach of fiduciary duty by a CEO, July 23, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Mark Anderson of Listed Magazine concerning politicians and business activities, and conflicts of interest between the media and politics, July 21, 2014.
Interviewed by Jeff Gray of The Globe and Mail concerning a recent Court of Appeal ruling involving breach of fiduciary duty, June 18, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to CEO succession and behaviour at American Apparel, June 23, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Ian Thomas of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning cybercrime and the role of the board, June 20, 2014.
Interviewed (panelist) by BNN television concerning executive compensation, June 14, 2014. Click here for the four video segments.
Interviewed by Carrie Tate of The Globe and Mail concerning stock option backdating and the mining sector, June 14, 2014.
Interviewed by Agnese Smith concerning the OSC’s proposal concerning women on boards, June 10, 2014.
Interviewed by Christine Dobby of The Globe and Mail concerning compensation of Quebecor’s CEO, Robert Depatie, May 28, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Rachelle Younglai of The Globe and Mail concerning how shareholders are withholding more of their votes for directors, May 20, 2014.
Interviewed by Tim Kiladze of The Globe and Mail concerning CEO succession at CIBC, May 1, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Kate MacNamara of CBC radio for a story relating to the “glass cliff” for women CEOs, April 29, 2014.
Interviewed by Tim Kiladze of The Globe and Mail concerning CEO succession at CIBC, April 28, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Anna Maria Tremonti of CBC Radio program - The Current concerning Senators serving on boards and potential conflicts of interest, April 23, 2014. Click here and here for the article and podcast recording (at 10:30), respectively.
Interviewed by Frederic Tomesco of Bloomberg News for a story relating to municipal corruption and governance implications, April 17, 2014.
Interviewed by Jeff Cossette of Corporate Secretary Magazine concerning gender diversity on boards of directors, and the recent OSC voluntary comply or explain initiative, April 15, 2013.
Interviewed by Mark Hume of The Globe and Mail concerning the former CEO’s contract with the BC Lottery Corporation,” April 14, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Andrea Woo of The Globe and Mail concerning the former CEO’s departure from the BC Lottery Corporation,” April 13, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Howard Green of BNN television’s Headline for segment entitled “Stronach’s Sky High Pay Days Numbered at Magna,” April 7, 2014. Click here or here for the video segment.
Interviewed by Rita Trichur of The Globe and Mail concerning executive and director succession at Telus, March 31, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to suicides in the financial services industry, March 24, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Gregory Millman of The Wall Street Journal's Risk and Compliance Team for a story relating to gender diversity on boards of directors, March 21, 2014, 2014.
Interviewed by Marc Hogan of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning when directors should resign from the board and/or go to a regulator with their concern, March 10, 2014.
Interviewed by Paul Brent of Listed Magazine concerning increasing diversity among companies, March 6, 2014.
Interviewed by Louise Brougham-Cook of Johannesburg Stock Exchange Magazine concerning "Directors' Tenure 'How long is too long?'", February 27, 2014.
Interviewed by Ralph Ward of Boardroom INSIDER concerning how a board member recognizes when he/she is becoming stale on a particualar board - and what to do about it, February 25, 2014.
Interviewed by Sean Pearce of York Regional Media Group concerning employee engagement in the Olympic games, February 21, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Amanda Gerut of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning the OSC's proposed disclosure requirements for TSX-listed companies regarding women on boards and in senior management, February 19, 2014.
Interviewed by Curtis Rush from The Toronto Star concerning potential decrease in workplace productivity during the Olympic Games, February 16, 2014. See here for the story.
Interviewed by Victoria Alarcan of Excalibur concerning the governance of York Federation of Students, February 13, 2014. See here for the story.
Interviewed by Sarah Dobson from Thomson Reuters concerning activity by a Chair of a UK company, February 13, 2014.
Interviewed by Rob Gibson of Sun Media for a story relating to the executive compensation transparency laws in Alberta, February 10, 2014. See the story here and the video here.
Interviewed by Reuters Global Market Forum chatroom 3pm ET February 10, 2014, talking about trends in corporate governance in 2014. See here for an underlying story.
Interviewed by Alberta Primetime for a story relating to sunshine lists and their effects in Alberta, February 5, 2014. See here for the video.
Interviewed by CBC News Edmonton concerning adverse effects of compensation disclosure, February 3, 2014. See here for the video and story.
Interviewed by Janet McFarland of The Globe and Mail concerning use of the word "Chair" or "Chairman," February 3, 2014. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Gregory Millman of The Wall Street Journal's Risk and Compliance Team for a story entitled, "The Morning Risk Report: Canada's OSFI Eyeball Financial Directors," January 27, 2014.
Interviewed by CBC Edmonton (television and radio) for a story relating to sunshine lists and their effects, for possible use in Alberta, January 20 and 21, 2014.
Interviewed by CBC Calgary radio for a story relating to sunshine lists and their effects, for possible use in Calgary, January 14, 2014, and January 15, 2014. See interviews here, here and here.
Interviewed by Jennifer Brown of Canadian Lawyer InHouse magazine for a story relating to a corporate governance public report distributed by a law firm, December 19, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Susan Peters for Investors Group for a story relating to the proper board succession and director recruitment, December 4, 2013.
Interviewed by Janet McFarland of The Globe and Mail concerning tenure limits for directors, November 6, 2013. Click here and here for the articles.
Interviewed by Eric Lam of Bloomberg News for a story relating to the Mayor of Toronto and governance implications, November 6, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to BlackBerry and the boards changes announced, November 4, 2013.
Interviewed by Rebecca Penty of Bloomberg News for a story relating to the Mayor of Toronto and governance implications, November 3, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Amanda Gerut of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning use of online director recruiting tools, October 21, 2013.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to Senators’ ability to sit on public company boards, October 10, 2013. Click here for article.
Interviewed by Todd Veinotte of The Todd Veinotte Show (News 95.7 Halifax, News 88.9 Saint John, News 91.9 Moncton) concerning the Huffington Post Canada column, "The real reason CEOs make so much more money than average workers," September 26, 2013.
Interviewedby Ian Thomas of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning the declining rates of sensitivity from directors regarding negative shareholder voting during re-nominations, September 9, 2013.
Interviewed by Jacqueline Nelson of The Globe and Mail concerning the appointment of the first female Board Chair of a major Canadian bank, August 30, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Tim Shufelt of The Globe and Mail concerning the sale of a portion of Glass Lewis by Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board, August 27, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Attracta Mooney of Ignites Europe | Financial Times concerning non-audit services provided by external auditors and possible conflicts of interest, August 27, 2013.
Interviewed by Jennifer Brown of Canadian Lawyer InHouse magazine for a story relating to Excellence in Governance Awards and two award categories and winners, August 20, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Janet McFarland of The Globe and Mail concerning advance provisions of prospective directors and shareholder approval, August 19, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Dean DiSpalatro of Advisor Group concerning the Ontario Securities Commission's proposal concerning women on boards of directors, August 7, 2013.
Interviewed by Attracta Mooney of Ignites Europe | Financial Times concerning tendering by UK audit committees every five years, July 31, 2013.
Interviewed by Tony Van Alphren of the Toronto Star for a story relating to a potential conflict of interest at the municipal level, July 29, 2013.
Interviewed by Teri Pecoskie of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to potential delay in teacher investigations, July 7, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewedby Liz Hoffman Judd for a Law360 story on an academic article on advocating vote-buying, with exponential costs, for corporate elections and merger votes, July 19, 2013.
Interviewedby Ian Thomas of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning the the uptick in board declassification proposals this proxy season across all sized companies, July 17, 2013.
Interviewed by Kate Wilkinson of Canadian Business for a story relating to personality testing for a Parliamentary Budget Officer, July 10, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Elizabeth Judd for a Corporate Secretary Magazine story on CEO succession planning, June 25, 2013.
Interviewed by Bloomberg LP for a story relating to corruption allegations and governance implications, June 17, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by J Lynn Fraser of Human Resource Professional magazine, a national B2B magazine, on succession and what companies/HR departments can do to help employees for change from or loss of a beloved/visionary leader, June 17, 2013.
Interviewed by Dean DiSpalatro of of Advisor Group concerning politicians on boards of directors, June 11, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to CEO succession planning at Lululemon, June 11, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Emma Reilly of The Hamilton Spectator for a story relating to governance, behaviour and the code of conduct, June 6, 2013. See story here.
Interviewed by Ian Thomas of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning the audit committee's expanding workload and what might be some ways to keep the committee running smoothly, May 30, 2013.
Interviewed by Kate MacNamara of CBC radio for a story relating to diversity on boards in Ontario and recent "comply or explain" initiatives by the Wynne government, using the Australian model, May 28, 2013.
Interviewed by Kate Wilkinson of Canadian Business for a story relating to what high ranking employees can do when the CEO is struggling with a personal problem that begins to affect their work at the office, May 28, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Eric Lam of Bloomberg LP for a story relating to Mayor Rob Ford and governance implications, May 24, 2013. Click here, here or here for the article.
Interviewed (panelist) by Matt Galloway of CBC Radio's Metro Morning concerning Mayor Rob Ford and governance implications, May 24, 2013. Click here or here for the video segment.
Interviewed (panelist) by Howard Green of BNN television’s Headline for segment entitled “Jamie Dimon's Future at JPMorgan,” May 21, 2013. Click here or here for the video segment.
Interviewed by Jim Middlemiss of Listed Magazine concerning Barrick Gold and the say-on-pay failure, May 13, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to changes at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., May 8, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Jennifer Brown of Canadian Lawyer InHouse magazine for a story relating to allegations of self dealing and breach of fiduciary duty by a former corporate officer, May 2, 2013.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to shareholder activism, May 1, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Tim Querengesser of Alberta Venure for a story relating to corporate governance trends, April 23, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to executive compensation at Barrick Gold, April 23, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Tracy Johnson of CBC radio for a story relating to executive compensation at Barrick Gold, April 19, 2013.
Interviewed by Anne-Caroline Desplanques of the Le Journal de Montreal for a story relating to the World Bank decision to discontinue SNC Lavalin from applying for contracts, April 17, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Nicolas Van Praet of the Financial Post for a story relating to say-on-pay, April 10, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Tony Van Alphren of the Toronto Star for a story relating to a potential conflict of interest by a vender of services to a city council, April 3, 2013.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to public company director qualifications and recruitment, March 14, 2013.
Interviewed by Robert Thompson of Listed Magazine for a story relating to the retention of c-level candidate directors, March 13, 2013.
Interviewed by Paul McLaughlin of the Listed Magazine for a story relating to best practice for whistleblowing, March 4, 2013.
Interviewed by Madavi Acharya-Tom Yew of the Toronto Star for a story relating to executive compensation in Europe, March 12, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Jennifer Lee of National Public Relations for a Lexpert story relating to board-shareholder communication, February 26, 2013.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to best practice for equity retention of a retiring CEO, February 14, 2013. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Matthew Van Dongen of The Hamilton Spectator for a story relating to governance over executive compensation within a not for profit organization, February 4, 2013. See story here.
Interviewed by Jennifer Brown of Canadian Lawyer InHouse magazine for a story relating to the call for proxy advisory firms to be regulated, January 21, 2013. See story here.
Interviewed by Joann Lublin of The Wall Street Journal for a story relating to the grounding of the Boeing Dreamliner 787s and succession planning and crisis management, January 17, 2013. See story here.
Interviewed by Jessica Murphy of Sun Media for a story relating to the alleged conflict of interest by Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney and role of a board of directors in oversight, December 18, 2012. See story here.
Interviewed by Nicole O’Reilly of The Hamilton Spectator for a story relating to the budgetary processes of the Hamilton Police Services Board and role of a board of directors in oversight, December 18, 2012.
Interviewed by Joe Castaldo of Canadian Business Magazine for a story relating to the alleged fraud by the former CEO of SNC Lavalin and role of a board of directors in CEO oversight, November 30, 2012.
Interviewed by Matthew McClearn of Canadian Business Magazine for a story relating to “Winners and Losers” and Canadian Pacific Railway, November 26, 2012.
Interviewed by Julie Cazzin of Listed Magazine for a story relating to the possible regulation of proxy advisory firms by the Canadian Securities Administrators, October 24, 2012. See story here.
Interviewed by Luis Millan of the The Bottom Line News for a story relating to the corporate governance guidelines by the Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions, October 4, 2012.
Interviewed (panelist) by Randy Cass, Catherine Murray and Andrew McCreath of BNN television’s Market Sense for segment entitled “Telus Debate: What is Best for Shareholders,” August 29, 2012. Click here for the video segment.
Blog quoted in various digital media outlets, in respect of Telus share collapse. See here and here, circa 28 August 2012.
Interviewed by Suzanne Dansereau of the Les Affaires for a story relating to the takeover of Rona Inc. and whether boards in Canada should be able to say “no” to a takeover, August 14, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Barbara Shecter of the National/Financial Post for a story relating to the pending closing or Maple Group’s acquisition of TMX Group Inc., and potential corporate governance issues, August 1, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Madhavi Acharya-Tom Yew of the Toronto Star for a story relating to HSBC’s and other financial scandals and corporate governance implications, July 17, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Kate MacNamara of CBC radio for a story relating to Research in Motion voting results and status of incumbent directors, July 10, 2012.
Interviewed by Teri Pecoskie of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to alleged criminal conduct and role of investigating bodies, July 6, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Matthew Scott for a Corporate Secretary Magazine story on Telus Communications Company and dual share structures, June 21, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by CBC Radio Newfoundland’s Beth Macdonell for a Nalcor Energy story and implications for corporate governance, director appointment and overall strategy, June 14, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Niamh Sacllan for a Toronto Star story on CP Rail story “CP Rail shakeup a warning for cozy Canadian boardrooms” and governance implications, May 18, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by CBC’s Lang and O’Leary for CP Rail story and implications for shareholder accountability, value creation and strategy by corporate boards, and having the right directors, May 17, 2012. Click here for the video segment, at the 6:30 mark.
Interviewed (panelist) by Howard Green of BNN television for CP Rail story and Canadian corporate governance implications, May 16, 2012. Click here and herefor both video segments.
Interviewed by Ashante Infantry for a Toronto Star story “JPMorgan CEO keeps his jobs” on JPMorgan and governance implications, May 15, 2012.
Interviewed by Vincent Brousseau-Pouliot for a La Presse story on SNC Lavalin and potential conflicts of interest, May 2, 2012. Click here for the article (French).
Interviewed by Elizabeth Judd for a Corporate Secretary Magazine story on the use of technology in the boardroom, April 30, 2012.
Interviewed by Philippe Mercure for a La Presse story on payments at SNC Lavalin, the CFO, and governance implications, April 10, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by François Desjardins for a Le Devoir story on corruption risk and Canada’s progress in this regard, March 30, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Diane Bérard for a Les Affaires story on payments at SNC Lavalin, resignation of the CEO, and governance implications, March 26, 2012. Click here for the blog and here for the article.
Interviewed by Dan Nolan of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to alleged fraud in the Integration Services Organization of Hamilton, March 15, 2011. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Cooper Langford of Listed Magazine concerning board renewal and best practices, February 17, 2012.
Interviewed, with colleague Professor Patrice Gélinas, by Kristin Gribben of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning governance of executive compensation, best practices and compensation consultant rotation, February 16, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Kristin Gribben of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning governance of executive compensation, best practices and compensation consultant rotation, February 16, 2012.
Interviewed by Jim Middlemiss of Listed Magazine concerning Sino-Forest and what directors and boards need to do when operating in emerging markets, January 27, 2012.
Interviewed by Diane Bérard for Les Affaires story on Nortel trial and governance implications, January 17, 2012. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Aarti Maharaj of Corporate Secretary: Governance, Risk and Compliance concerning the corporate secretary's role in director succession, and promoting diversity among board members, January 9, 2012.
Interviewed by Teri Pecoskie of The Hamilton Spectator News concerning governance implications of the publishing of teacher disciplinary decisions online, January 5, 2012.
Interviewed by Aarti Maharaj of Corporate Secretary: Governance, Risk and Compliance concerning whether women on boards improve governance. Clickhere for the article, December 14, 2011.
Interviewed by Amanda Gerut of Agenda (Financial Times publication for corporate directors) concerning governance of executive compensation, CEO succession planning and the diversification of boards, December 14, 2011.
Interviewed by Adrian Morrow of The Globe and Mail concerning police budget deliberations and in camera sessions, December 7, 2011. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Kate MacNamara of CBC radio for a story relating to Magna voting results and majority voting policies, December 7, 2011.
Interviewed by Jeff Green of The Hamilton Spectator News for a story relating to Hamilton public school board’s practice of selecting the chair and vice-chair and “shadow” meetings, December 1, 2011. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Gord Bowes of Hamilton Community News for a story relating to Hamilton public school board’s practice of holding “caucus” meetings prior to going into public sessions, November 24, 2011. Click here or here for the article.
Interviewed by Jason McBride regarding a Toronto Life article for a story relating to executive compensation and disaffection animating the Occupy movement, November 23, 2011.
Interviewed by Craig Wong of The Canadian Press for a story relating to Sino-Forest’s alleged fraud, November 11, 2011. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Theresa Tedesco of the National Post for a story relating to shortening CEO tenures and the issues and challenges facing the corner office, September 26, 2011.
Interviewed by Rebecca Lowe of the International Bar Association for a story relating to corporate governance and transparency, and the role of lawyers, regulation and disclosure, August 30, 1011.
Interviewed by Stephanie Domet of CBC Radio One for a story relating to governance of reasonably perceived conflicts of interest at the municipal level, June 23, 2011. Click here, and here for the interview.
Interviewed by Bonnie Brown of CBC News for a story relating to governance of parliamentary expense reporting, June 7, 2011.
Interviewed by Marge Bruineman of The Barrie Examiner for a story relating to a series of articles entitled “Public Sector, Private Money,” in the context of the growing trend of the public sector deriving private revenue streams from commercial businesses, June 3, 2011.
Interviewed by Charles Gillis of Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. for a story relating to sleep deprivation in students, in the context of Canadian Lawyer’s student publication, May 31, 2011. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Nicole O’Reilly of The Hamilton Spectator for a story relating to police budgets and executive sessions, in the context of the Hamilton Police Services Board, May 31, 2011. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Teri Pecoskie of The Hamilton Spectator for a story relating to boards’ of education codes of conduct, in the context of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, May 31, 2011. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Darcy Henton of The Calgary Herald for a story relating to potential conflicts of interest for a university professor who has a position on a board of directors, May 30, 2011.
Interviewed by Nicole O'Reilly of The Hamilton Spectator for a story relating to the role of a chair of the board, in the context of the Hamilton Police Services Board, April 5, 2011.
Interviewed by Mary Gazze of Canadian Press for story entitled “Maple Leaf Foods shakes up its board,” February 3, 2011. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Mary Teresa Bitti for National Post for story entitled “Would legislating gender parity work in Canada,” November 14, 2010. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Diane Bérard for Les Affaires story on independence issues of individual directors succeeding the CEO, November 12, 2010. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Karen Mazurkewich for National Post for story entitled “Pension giants stand up to Magna,” June 3, 2010.
Interviewed by Jim Middlemiss for National Post for story entitled “Manifesto on how companies should govern themselves released,” March 31, 2010.
Interviewed by Tobi Cohen for Canadian Press concerning potential decrease in workplace productivity during the Olympic Games, February 16, 2010.
Interviewed by George Nicholas for Directorship concerning corporate boards that require the chief executive to provide an annual self assessment to help the board evaluate the executive's performance, February 11, 2010.
Interviewed by Neil Stewart for IR Magazine concerning proposed changes by the Securities and Exchange Commission to proxy disclosure and solicitation, September 10, 2009. Click here for the article.
Panelist on The Agenda with Steve Paiken, TVOntario, for discussion entitled "Keeping Ontario Accountable," September 10, 2009. Click here for video replay.
Interviewed by The Toronto Star concerning Bruce Power and potential breaches to the company code of conduct by employees, September 10, 2009.
Interviewed by Ken Mark for the Bottom Line (a Lexis Nexis accounting publication) regarding resolving possible conflicts involving corporate culture, management objectives and performance measures, particularly within for-profit Crown Corporations, September 9 and 15, 2009.
Interviewed by The National Post, "Expenses: Whose tab is it anyway?" concerning the governance of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (and oversight of expense policy compliance), September 2, 2009.
Interviewed (email) by Domini Stuart for Company Director Magazine concerning emotional intelligence in the boardroom, August 12, 2009.
Interviewed (email) by Domini Stuart for Company Director Magazine for “What’s your boardroom personality?,” June 8, 2009. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by The Globe and Mail concerning improvement to corporate governance practices, April 7, 2009. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Charlie Deitch for Corporate Board Member Magazine for article entitled “Are You Ready for a Peer Review,” concerning the trend toward individual director evaluations in addition to whole board evaluations, November / December, 2008. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Corporate Board Member Magazine concerning the trend toward individual director evaluations in addition to whole board evaluations, June 25, 2008. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Jane George of Nunatsiaq News concerning the norm in Canadian businesses' boards of directors for compensation, October 9, 2008.
Interviewed by Allison Martell of The Varsity concerning minute practices of board of directors meetings, September 28, 2008.
Interviewed by Les Affaires concerning the role of board leadership within an organization, September 22, 2008.
Interviewed by Canadian Society for Corporate Secretaries concerning a publication supplement on director compensation and performance, governance transparency and disclosure and the developing role of the corporate secretary, July 24, 2008.
Interviewed by Canadian Press and CTV Newsnet concerning work productivity, June 26 and 28, 2008.
Interviewed by Corporate Board Member Magazine concerning the trend toward individual director evaluations in addition to or in replace of whole board evaluations, June 25, 2008.
Interviewed by Nationnews.com concerning new BSE trading rules to be implemented by 2011, May 19, 2008.
Interviewed by Canadian Business for “Myths and Reality: Board Culture – not structure – is what ultimately creates good corporate governance” August 13-27, 2007, 60-63.
Interviewed by Canadian Business for “See no evil: Did the audit committee of Hollinger’s board fail shareholders by allowing criminal activity?” August 13-27, 2007, 64-65.
Interviewed by CBC Radio concerning the governance of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), March 27, 2007.
Interviewed by CBC Radio concerning corporate governance, February 10, 2004, March 16, 2004, and August 9, 2004.
Interviewed by Canadian Business concerning director accreditation, February 5, 2004; and concerning corporate governance, February 12, 2004.
Interviewed by Credit Union Magazine concerning corporate governance, February 5, 2004.
Interviewed by BBC World News Radio, concerning corporate governance, January 18, 2004.
Interviewed by Scarlett magazine concerning women on boards, May-June 2003, 37.
Interviewed by The Globe and Mail, Corporate Governance special supplement, April 1, 2003, section E7.
Interviewed by The Globe and Mail and research profiled, “The Boardroom and its Cast of Characters,” by Janet McFarland, March 15, 2003, Report on Business sections B1 and B6.
Interviewed by CBC News, August 20, 2002, concerning corporate governance issues and whether Canada has done enough legislatively in comparison to the US.
Interviewed by Ms. Tamsen Tillson of Report on Business Magazine concerning the independence of outside directors on control block boards, November 15, 2001.
Interviewed by the Canadian Business magazine concerning the independence of Canadian boards of directors, November 2, 2000.
Interviewed by the National Post concerning the mergers of Fraser Milner and Byers Casgrain law firms, May 18, 2000.
Consulted by Venture, CBC TV (aired November 8, 1999) concerning the management consulting industry in Canada and professional practices.
Interviewed by the Hamilton Spectator concerning roles and responsibilities of corporate directors, November 5, 1999.
Interviewed by Studio 2, TV Ontario, concerning YBM Magnex International Inc. and corporate governance issues, November 4, 1999.
Interviewed by the Toronto Star concerning family-held businesses, governance issues and the liquidation of Eaton’s, circa Sept. 1999.
Consulted by CBC Radio’s “Metro Morning” (Joe Soloway) on the “1999 KPMG Business Ethics Survey: Managing for Ethical Practice,” March 23, 1999.
Interviewed by Peter Murphy (with athlete Mark Tewksbury) on CTV News One, March 16, 1999, and CTV News One and CTV National News with Lloyd Robertson, March 17, 1999, concerning the International Olympic Committee.
Interviewed by The National Post concerning boards of directors and conflicts of interest regarding the CBC strike and, in particular, a board member who is evidently also providing legal services to the CBC, March 9, 1999.
Interviewed by Maclean’s newsmagazine (John Nicol) concerning corporate governance and the resignation of Matt Barrett as CEO of Bank of Montreal, February 23 and 25, 1999.
Interviewed by The Globe and Mail for their case study feature on management and workplace issues pertaining to allegations of sexual harassment by an executive director of a not-for-profit corporation and the role of the board of directors, February 20, 1999.
Interviewed by CBC Radio’s “Metro Morning” on the governance shortcomings of the International Olympic Committee in light of the bribery and corruption allegations, January 25, 1999.
Interviewed by five CBC Radio affiliates to discuss President Clinton’s impeachment trial and calls for International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Juan Antonio Samaranch to resign as head of the IOC, January 26, 1999.
Interviewed by Canadian Business magazine concerning Magna International Inc.’s movement away from its core business of auto parts into entertainment and the reporter’s view that Magna’s Board of Directors lacked sufficient independence to oversee such a transition led by controlling shareholder Frank Stronach, January 28, 1999.
Interviewed by The Financial Post on issues relating to corporate governance and Philip Services Corp., circa May 14, 1998.
Interviewed by The Globe and Mail on issues relating to business ethics and Alan Eagleson, April 16, 1998.
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Commentary within the Financial Post, “Counterpoint: Corporate Diretors Need Outside Vetting,” January 27, 2014. Click here for the article.
Commentary within the National Post, with Edward J. Waitzer, “Say on Directors: A new way to empower shareholders – for the long term,” June 7, 2010. Click here for the article.
Interviewed by Oxford Analytica concerning changes in corporate governance stemming from the financial crisis, October 7, 2009.
Research referred to by The Globe and Mail, “How to improve the audit committee”, in Morning Manager by Harvey Schachter, April 9, 2009. Click herefor the article.
Research profiled by York U: The Magazine of York University “Governance: Richard Leblanc went where few scholars had gone before: inside the corporate boardroom,” Special Research Edition 2007, 50.
Research profiled by York U: The Magazine of York University “A Fly on the Wall,” Martha Tancock, December 2006, 26.
Research referred to by The Globe and Mail, “From the classroom to the boardroom: Professor’s method for assessing boards…,” Brian Christmas, May 18, 2006 at B16.
Book referenced in Notable Canadian Books, Harvey Schachter, The Globe and Mail, December 14, 2005.
Research referred to by Financial Post, “Governance guru in high demand,” Scott Adams, December 24, 2003 at FP Investing.
Research referred to by The Globe and Mail, “Academics Should Help Lead Reforms in Governance,” Janet McFarland, November 12, 2003 at B2.
Research profiled by The National Post, “Don’t Regulate; Write a Book,” Terrence Corcoran, October 7, 2003 at FP 11.