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CGIC Recognized with Peter ter Weeme Purpose Economy Champion Award
Read More >: CGIC Recognized with Peter ter Weeme Purpose Economy Champion AwardAt its Greater Purpose Conference East on October 28, 2026, The Canadian Purpose Economy Project honoured the collective leadership of The Chartered Governance Institute of…
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CGIC CPD Webinar – AI Governance: Where Does Your Board Actually Stand – November 25, 2026
Read More >: CGIC CPD Webinar – AI Governance: Where Does Your Board Actually Stand – November 25, 2026AI is becoming part of how organizations run, often faster than governance structures can keep pace. In some cases, it’s the board pushing for it,…
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Annual Holiday Lunch – Nov 14, 2026 – CGIBC members
Read More >: Annual Holiday Lunch – Nov 14, 2026 – CGIBC membersDear Members and Colleagues, As the year draws to a close, the Chartered Governance Institute of British Columbia (CGIBC) invites you to join us for…
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