Directors’ Duties and Corporate Governance in Canada

Radha Curpen, a partner at McMillan LLP, will provide an overview of corporate governance principles and directors’ duties under Canadian law with a focus on the practical challenges facing boards today. The session will cover the core legal framework governing directors’ conduct, including the duty of care and fiduciary duty, as well as the application of the business judgment rule. The session will also examine sustainability governance and the evolving legal obligations of boards regarding long-term value creation, stakeholder accountability, and the integration of sustainability considerations into corporate decision-making.