Dollarama, Inc. | Disclosure of languages mastered by executives at Dollarama, Inc.

Status
AGM passed
AGM date
Previous AGM date
Proposal number
3
Resolution details
Company ticker
DOL
Lead filer
Mouvement d'éducation et de défense des actionnaires (MÉDAC)
Resolution ask
Report on or disclose
ESG theme
  • Social
  • Governance
ESG sub-theme
  • Diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI)
Type of vote
Shareholder proposal
Filer type
Shareholder
Company sector
Consumer Discretionary
Company HQ country
Canada
Resolved clause
"“It is proposed that the languages mastered by members of management be disclosed in the management
information circular.”"
Supporting statement
"“In 2023, we submitted a shareholder proposal requesting the disclosure of languages mastered by the
directors of approximately 20 public companies. Following discussions, almost all of these companies —
including the big 7 banks — agreed to disclose this information. This new proposal aims to disclose the
same information for officers, and at least the “named executive officers.”6
In recent years, several public controversies over language have tarnished the reputation of major public
companies with regard to their social responsibility and the interpretation that they fulfill their duties and
obligations in respect of diversity which are inherent in our societies. Language, which is at the heart of our
democratic institutions, is in fact a fundamental attribute of the community. Such controversies, which are
harmful in every respect, must be avoided. For this reason — and for several other – it is appropriate for all
interested parties (stakeholders) to know, through formal and official disclosure, the languages mastered
by its officers. Obviously, language “mastery” refers to a proficiency level sufficient for generalized use,
verbal and written, across all spheres of activity of both legal and physical persons; a level of language
sufficient to enable each officer to assume their duties and functions fully and completely with their teams,
shareholders and all parties.”"

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