CSSB
August 15, 2022
International Activity
AcSOC and AASOC formulated their response to the ISSB’s “Climate-related Disclosures” Exposure Draft, using feedback gathered from an extensive cross-section of Canadian stakeholders through various forums. Read our comment letter for Canada’s response to the proposed objective of the Exposure Draft, requirements for identifying climate-related risks and opportunities, scenario analysis, transition plans and carbon offsets and more.
AcSOC and AASOC formulated their response to the ISSB’s “General Sustainability-related Disclosures” Exposure Draft, using feedback gathered from an extensive cross-section of Canadian stakeholders through various forums. Read our comment letter for Canada’s response to the Exposure Draft which includes feedback to issues such as: the overall approach to sustainability-related risks and opportunities disclosure, objectives and definition of sustainability-related financial information, materiality, global baseline, frequency of reporting, and more.
June 28, 2022
ISSB’s Exposure Draft, IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures is now available for download in French. Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada undertook the official translation for stakeholders worldwide – as part of their ongoing funding support standard setting. Access the Exposure Draft in English or French and submit your comments by July 29, 2022.
ISSB’s Exposure Draft, IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information is now available in French. Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada undertook the official translation for stakeholders worldwide – as part of their ongoing funding support standard setting. Access the Exposure Draft in English or French and submit your comments by July 29, 2022.
June 15, 2022
News
As the pace of progress in sustainability disclosures continues to accelerate, the Accounting Standards Oversight Council (AcSOC) and Auditing and Assurance Standards Oversight Council (AASOC) mutually approved the formation of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB). Read the media release to learn more about what this means for Canada.
June 1, 2022
Financial Reporting & Assurance Standards Canada is embarking on a consultation project to solicit feedback from Canadians on the ISSB’s Exposure Draft, “IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures.” Take part in our short, online surveys to easily share your comments with us.
Your feedback will inform the response letter sent to the ISSB by Canada’s standard-setting oversight councils. Ensuring Canadian perspectives are heard by the ISSB helps to ensure our country’s unique issues and perspectives are considered before a final standard is issued.
Financial Reporting & Assurance Standards Canada is embarking on a consultation project to solicit feedback from Canadians on the ISSB’s Exposure Draft, “IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information.” Take part in our short, online surveys to easily share your comments with us.
May 11, 2022
Document for Comment
The ISSB is consulting on its Climate-related Disclosures Exposure Draft. We encourage Canadians to share their views on this Exposure Draft directly with the ISSB – and stay tuned for Canadian-specific opportunities to discuss these proposals.
The ISSB is consulting on its General Requirements Exposure Draft. We encourage Canadians to share their views on this Exposure Draft directly with the ISSB – and stay tuned for Canadian-specific opportunities to discuss these proposals.
March 17, 2022
Watch our easy-to-understand video on the global and local initiatives happening in sustainability reporting standards – including the Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada’s initiative and recommendation to establish a Canadian sustainability standards board – and what this means for Canada.