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Four Steps to a More Diverse Corporate Board

Deborah Nixon | Posted 12.12.2012 | Canada Business
Read More: Best Practices, Corporate Board Diversity, Corporate Governance, Board of Directors, Corporate Boards, Diversity, Canada Business News
Deborah Nixon

Only 150 out of 1000 Canadian companies had any diversity on boards. What is the business case for diversity on boards? There is no clear evidence that diverse boards create greater shareholder value. There is, however, evidence that diverse groups make better decisions and mitigate group-think.

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Part 3: How Closed Tendering Does Nothing to Help Everyday Workers

Tim Hudak | Posted 09.03.2012 | Canada
Read More: Unemployment, Ontario Unemployment, Ontario, Best Practices, Ontario Jobs, Closed Tendering, Tim Hudak, Job Creation, Unions, Canada News
Tim Hudak

Whether it is at the Pentagon, or the Toronto District School Board, the root of the problem is the same -- sweetheart deals made possible thanks to what's called closed tendering, allowing the well-connected to charge ridiculous rates for routine items or work. This is yet another example of outdated government policy that hurts our economy and reduces opportunities for individual workers and businesses.

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