Women on boards roundtable

OSC Roundtable Past Event

29 sep. 2015

09h00 - 11h00

OSC, 22nd Floor, Training Room, 20th Queen St W, Toronto ON M5H 3S8

Roundtable to discuss issues identified in a review of the disclosure of over 700 TSX-listed issuers with year-ends between December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015 following the implementation of amendments to National Instrument 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices (the Rule Amendments). The Rule Amendments follow a “comply or explain” model and require all non-venture issues to make certain disclosures with respect to women on boards and in executive officer positions on an annual basis.

The event will include an overview of findings from staff’s review as well as panel discussions with commentary on the specific results and insights on how additional progress can be made. The panel discussions will reflect a diversity of views, so as to facilitate a balanced debate.

The OSC expects to provide additional details, including the final agenda and list of panellists, no later than September 22, 2015.

Any interested parties wishing to attend the roundtable are asked to send an email with full contact details to: [email protected]. Space is limited. It is expected that a transcript will be posted to the OSC website following completion of the roundtable.

Any media interested in attending the roundtable should contact [email protected] to register.

Transcript

Agenda

Time	Topic
8.30 – 9.00 a.m.	Registration
9.00 – 9.10 a.m.	Introduction and Opening Remarks	Howard Wetston Chair, OSC
9:10 – 9:25 a.m.	Presentation of the Results	Sandra Heldman Senior Accountant, Corporate Finance, OSC
9:25 – 10:00 a.m. 10:00 – 10:40 a.m.	The Results Moderator: Maureen Jensen Executive Director, OSC A discussion on the key findings from the review and reactions to the results. The Pathway Forward Moderator: Monica Kowal Vice-Chair, OSC A discussion on how to achieve greater representation of women on boards and in executive officer positions.	Panel Participants: Aaron Dhir Associate Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School John Dillon Vice President, Policy and Corporate Counsel, Canadian Council of Chief Executives Victor G. Dodig CEO, CIBC and Chair, 30% Club Canada. Pamela Jeffery Founder, Women’s Executive Network and Founder, Canadian Board Diversity Council Alex Johnston Executive Director, Catalyst Canada Fiona Macfarlane Managing Partner, Vancouver and Western Canada and Chief Inclusiveness Officer, Ernst & Young LLP Katherine Rabin CEO, Glass, Lewis & Co Kathleen Taylor Chair of the Board, Royal Bank of Canada
10:40 – 10:55 a.m.	Questions and Answers	Moderator: Huston Loke Director, Corporate Finance, OSC
10:55 – 11:00 a.m.	Concluding Remarks	Howard Wetston