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Dual-Class Shares Explained: Does Your Vote Actually Count? | Canadian Investing
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Episode Summary In many of Canada's largest public companies, a dual-class share structure means some investors get ten or more votes per share while you only get one. This episode explains who actually controls public corporations, why Canada has more family-controlled giants than almost any other market, and the crucial legal protection that shields public investors.
Key Concepts
The Voting Separation: Dual-class structures separate economic ownership from voting control. Subordinate…
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