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The CSSB met virtually to discuss the agenda topics outlined here.
Indigenous Peoples Outreach
Earlier this year, the CSSB procured an external Indigenous marketing vendor to support outreach and communication with Indigenous Peoples. The Board reviewed the timeline and deliverables for all projects being undertaken with the vendor.
Indigenous Peoples Educational Module
As part of the CSSB’s ongoing multimodal and multidisciplinary educational program on trust and relationship building with Indigenous Peoples, the Board was joined by Hillory Tenute, an Anishinaabekwe First Nation Founder and the CEO of Lodge Consulting. Ms. Tenute provided a presentation and facilitated breakout groups to foster discussions on the Board’s “Commitment to Indigenous Peoples” statement. The Board directed staff to use the discussion to review and revise the statement for review in 2026.
SASB Standards Enhancement Project
The CSSB reviewed and discussed the feedback analysis from its consultation on the International Sustainability Standards Board’s Exposure Drafts, “Proposed Amendments to the SASB Standards” and “Proposed Amendments to the Industry-based Guidance on Implementing IFRS S2”; and the staff’s recommendations regarding a formal response to the ISSB.
Draft Project Proposal for Amendments to Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standard (CSDS) 2, Climate-related Disclosures
The CSSB reviewed a proposed project plan for amendments to CSDS 2 in accordance with its due process and discussed the potential impacts of amendments to IFRS S2. The Board directed staff to finalize the project plan for amendments to CSDS S2 in accordance with its due process.