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The Board discussed the Government Not-for-Profit Strategy, Conceptual Framework & Reporting Model, Employee Benefits, International Strategy, and other matters. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

Sustainability standard setting is at a pivotal juncture, with the first draft standards issued for public comment by the ISSB. Watch our 15-minute, on-demand webinar for an overview of the ISSB and their inaugural Exposure Drafts, the different ways you can participate in this consultation period to inform Canada’s response, and how to stay up to date on the latest developments on sustainability standards.

At its May 2022 meeting, the Group discussed International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) Consultation Paper on Sustainability Reporting, Climate-related Issues including considerations under Public Sector GAAP and SORPs, and General Application Standards. Read the Meeting Report for full details.

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.

PSAB encourages stakeholders to respond to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) recently released Consultation Paper, Natural Resources. 

Respond directly to IPSASB by October 17, 2022, to ensure Canadian-specific issues and perspectives are considered related to developing guidance on the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of natural resources in the public sector. 

Stay tuned for PSAB’s roundtable discussions on this topic, which will bring Canadians together to help inform the Board’s own response to IPSASB.

PSAB encourages stakeholders to respond to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) recently released Consultation Paper, Advancing Public Sector Sustainability Reporting. 

Respond directly to IPSASB by September 9, 2022, to ensure Canadian-specific issues and perspectives related to public sector sustainability reporting are considered. 

PSAB has released its Basis for Conclusions for its Government Not-for-Profit (GNFP) Strategy Decision, which provides an overview of key feedback from stakeholders and how PSAB responded. 

The Board released its 2022-2027 Strategic Plan after extensive consultation with stakeholders. Read this document for the key strategic objectives that will guide PSAB over the next five years.

The Board discussed the Government Not-for-Profit Strategy, 2022-2027 Draft Strategic Plan, Conceptual Framework, PSAB project consultation and other matters. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

The Board released its Feedback Statement for the Draft 2022-2027 Strategic Plan Consultation Paper, which provides an overview of key feedback received by stakeholders and how PSAB responded.