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The canadian public company study

Help Us Understand How to Make the Public Markets More Attractive to Canadian Business

About The Study

The purpose of this study is to address a significant gap in academic knowledge regarding the factors contributing to the decline of publicly listed operating companies in Canada. Specifically, the study seeks to identify which factors are most significant in contributing to this decline, as perceived by Canadian business decision-makers and capital market professionals. It also aims to gather your perspectives on the innovations and policy reforms most likely to reverse this trend and reinvigorate Canadian public markets.

About The Authors

L. Daniel Wilson, PhD (Law), Barrister & Solicitor

Dan is an Associate Professor of Corporate and Securities Law and Associate Dean (Academic) at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Law. He also leads the Financial Markets Regulation Program at the School of Public Policy. His research focuses on public markets reform, financial regulation, corporate governance, business law, and legal policy development.

J. Ari Pandes, PhD (Finance)

Ari is an Associate Professor of Finance and Associate Dean of Professional Graduate Programs at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business. His research focuses on capital markets, securities offerings, investment banking, and private equity. His work informs regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders in Canada and internationally.