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Millani’s Semi-Annual ESG Sentiment Study of Canadian Institutional Investors

This study summarizes key insights drawn from interviews with 37 Canadian institutional investors, representing $5 trillion CAD of assets under management on top ESG trends, changes in investor and issuer reporting practices and disclosure, what Canada must do to remain a leader in ESG and expected headwinds over the coming year.

Millani's Semi-Annual ESG Sentiment Study of Canadian Institutional Investors

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