March 17, 2010
Corporate governance can be good for business
We invite you to read this article authored by Geneviève Vigneault, partner and co-leader of the Corporate Governance and Compliance team. Among other things, she presents the different roles of the Board and how to choose the right chairmen. [PDF]

March 17, 2010
Guide on the Obligations and Personal Liability of Directors in an Insolvency
In the bulletins titled "The Role of Directors" and "Directors' and officers' liability", we provide a general discussion of the obligations and liability of directors. In this bulletin we briefly discuss the impact of bankruptcy and insolvency on the obligations and personal liability of the directors of a corporation whose activities are conducted in Quebec. This bulletin is available in French only. [PDF]

February 9, 2009
Bulletin on Directors' and Officers' Liability
Did you know that in Quebec, there are over 130 laws that impose civil or criminal liability on directors? The guide on directors' and officers' liability, prepared by BCF's Corporate Governance and Compliance team, provides a simple overview of the various liability regimes and offers directors tips on how to protect themselves while exercising their duties. [PDF]

February 9, 2009
Bulletin on the Role of Directors
The BCF Corporate Governance and Compliance team has prepared a series of guides for directors and officers. The brochure titled "Le rôle des administrateurs" provides an overview of the various functions of directors and recommendations on how to exercise these duties in compliance with the law. [PDF]