Be It Resolved: Poison Pills are Important Tools for Public Companies in Times of Tariffs and Trade Wars

As Canadian businesses grapple with a weakened dollar, rising tariffs, and the threat of foreign encroachment, how can public companies protect themselves during turbulent times? In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), sits down with Walied Soliman, Canadian Chair of Norton Rose Fulbright and Co-Chair of the Special Situations team, to explore the importance of poison pills in safeguarding public companies during periods of economic uncertainty.A leading authority in corporate law and governance, Walied discusses the relevance of poison pills in the Canadian landscape compared to the U.S., the increasing wave of shareholder activism, and the steps boards should take to protect Canadian companies. The conversation also highlights how directors can balance fiduciary and patriotic duties while navigating regulatory challenges and hostile bids.Be it resolved that poison pills are important tools for public companies in times of tariffs and trade wars. To our listeners—how will you vote?For more information on Norton Rose Fulbright, please visit their website: https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/For more information on the ICD, please visit our website: https://www.icd.ca/