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Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada

March 15, 2023

Financial Reporting & Assurance Standards Canada
ESG, Governance, Investor Relations

The Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada issued its final recommendations report. The recommendations aim to ensure Canadian accounting and auditing – and now sustainability reporting and assurance – standard setting continues to be independent and internationally recognized. A summary feedback statement will soon be issued, outlining the feedback the committee received during its consultation process.
Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada
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