Investor Perception Study – Canada 2014

  • Comprehensive directory and analysis of the best-performing Canadian companies
  • In-depth interviews with the best-performing IR practitioners on their success strategies
  • Verbatim comments from analysts and investors about the top ranked companies
  • Rankings for 175 companies in a range of categories

The IR Magazine Investor Perception Study – Canada 2014 is the most thorough study of the IR industry ever produced in Canada. More than 250 buy-side and sell-side analysts and portfolio managers participated in surveys and interviews to identify the best current exponents of IR in Canada today and to analyse their success and best practices. The resulting 88-page report uses charts, infographics, photos and illustrations to provide analysis and insight into the IR industry in Canada as surveyed from the investment and IR communities.

Benchmarking datasheet

In total 175 Canadian companies across a range of sectors and market caps have been ranked in this year’s Investor Perception Study. For each company there is a points breakdown for the following categories:

  • Best investor relations professional
  • Best IR by a CFO
  • Best IR by a CEO
  • Most progress in investor relations
  • Best financial reporting
  • Best use of technology
  • Best investment community meetings
  • Best corporate governance
  • Best sustainability practice
  • Best overall investor relations

The points breakdown has been compiled in the benchmarking datasheet, also available free to professional subscribers, allowing you to perform peer analysis by sector and market cap on each of the ranked companies. For more information, and to download the datasheet, click here.

Upcoming events

  • Briefing – Effective earnings preparation amid macro volatility
    Thursday, August 07, 2025

    Briefing – Effective earnings preparation amid macro volatility

    In partnership with WHEN 8.00 am PT / 11.00 am ET / 4.00 pm BST / 5.00 pm CET DURATION 45 minutes About the event Amid constant tariff news, geopolitical upheaval and other developments stemming from the new US administration, IR teams have their work cut out as they prepare…

    Online
  • Briefing – How agentic AI can enhance your investor targeting
    Tuesday, August 19, 2025

    Briefing – How agentic AI can enhance your investor targeting

    In partnership with WHEN 8.00 am PT / 11.00 am ET / 4.00 pm BST / 5.00 pm CET DURATION 45 minutes About the event Targeting has always been a time-consuming, manual and often unpredictable process. But with increasing pressure to demonstrate ROI and prioritize high-value investor conversations, IR teams…

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  • Forum – AI & Technology
    Wednesday, November 12, 2025

    Forum – AI & Technology

    About the event As more investors and corporate communication teams embrace AI, machine learning and emerging technologies to inform their decision-making, investor relations professionals are facing a pivotal moment: adapt and lead, or risk falling behind. At this early but fast-moving stage of adoption, IR teams are asking important questions…

    New York, US

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