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From Public Eye to Private Sector: Trudeau’s Government widens the net of mandatory environmental disclosures.
Canada's Trudeau government has expanded the scope of mandatory environmental disclosures to cover private companies. This significant shift, detailed in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, emphasizes the need for private businesses to prepare for increased scrutiny in climate-related reporting and governance. The move aims to strengthen investor relations and encourage operational changes towards sustainability, marking a new era of environmental accountability in the Canadian economy.