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Why Canada's Shareholder Democracy is Worse Than You Think (and It's Costing You Money)
Canada has a serious 'shareholder democracy deficit.' While it shares a legal system with the US and UK, its corporate governance is closer to Latin America. This video explores how dual-class shares and pyramid structures let insiders control companies with minimal ownership, leading to lower productivity, a 'Canada Discount' in stock values, and worse employee outcomes. Based on Randall Morck's research, we break down why Canadian firms underperform and what needs to change. If you own stocks, a pension, or work in Canada, this affects you.
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