Don’t sweat the macro stuff: Five things we learned at the IR Magazine Forum – Canada 2024

Almost 100 of Canada’s leading IROs gathered in Toronto ahead of the IR Magazine Awards – Canada 2024 to dive into the big trends bringing change to investor relations today. From a packed agenda covering everything from navigating the challenging macroeconomic environment to making AI work in the real world and the new rules – and preferences – guiding ESG, we bring you five key takeaways from the forum.

1. Don’t get too bogged down on the macro stuff

Laurie Havelock, IR Magazine editor-at-large and moderator at the forum, kicked off the day with a conversation focused on the . . .

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