How 2025 rewrote the rules of corporate governance for 2026 and beyond

In this article — “How 2025 rewrote the rules of corporate governance for 2026 and beyond” — we review developments in Canadian corporate governance in 2025, particularly in relation to diversity and sustainability-related initiatives and disclosure. For 2026 the emphasis will be on carefully planned stakeholder communications to help mitigate risk while reinforcing a company’s strategic narrative.This article is authored by John Valley, a partner in Osler’s Corporate Group and Chair of the Corporate Governance Group, Jason Comerford, a partner in Osler’s Corporate Group, and Wesley Cohen and Kristin Mead, both associates in the Corporate Group. Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them.Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances.For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.