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20th Anniversary Conference on Crown Corporate Governance

January 29 – 30, 2025 | Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown, Ottawa, ON Hosted ...

CGIC RFP – Strategic Plan 2025-2028

The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada (CGIC) invites proposals from qualified strategic planning facilitators ...

CGIC Alberta Branch AGM Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Branch of ...

20th Anniversary Conference on Crown Corporate Governance

January 29 – 30, 2025 | Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown, Ottawa, ON Hosted by Canadian Institute, the 20th Anniversary ...

CGIC RFP – Strategic Plan 2025-2028

The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada (CGIC) invites proposals from qualified strategic planning facilitators interested in leading the development of ...

CGIC Alberta Branch AGM Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Branch of the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada ...

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100 years of empowering aspiring governance professionals to excel.

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Become Certified

CGIC has two renowned education programs to support governance professionals at all stages of their career. 

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International Qualifying Program

Internationally recognized certification for Chartered Secretaries and Chartered Governance Professionals.

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Directors' Education and Accreditation Program

Designation recognizing  enhanced competencies in governance, finance, and strategy and risk management.

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CGIC is THE ONLY global qualifying organization in Canada for becoming a Chartered Governance Professional.

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Chartered Membership

Chartered members complete the globally recognized International Qualifying Program.

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Subscriber members complete the Director's Education and Accreditation Program.

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When employers hire CGIC graduates, they hire the best governance professionals the world has to offer.

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Regional branches support CGIC members by providing local networking and professional development opportunities.