CGIC Webinar – Conflicts of Interest in the Boardroom

CGIC Webinar

If you have ever felt uncomfortable with how conflicts of interest were handled by a board, join us for an interactive discussion on both the legal considerations and board dynamics of effectively managing conflicts of interest in the boardroom. All board members bring their professional backgrounds and experiences, as well as their current involvements and connections (both personal & professional), … Read More

CGI Webinar – Governance for Family-owned Companies

CGI webinar

Family-owned companies, whether small, medium, or large, can benefit from good governance practices. They face unique challenges in regard to succession planning, separation of powers, and sustainability. When is the optimal time to put in place some of the ingredients of a traditional governance structure, such as a board with independent directors or audit & risk committees? What sort of … Read More

CGIC Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors

The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada, The Institute representing leaders in the practice of good governance, announces the appointment of its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. These positions took effect as of June 20, 2023. Kim Chua Assumes Role of President; William Holmes and Shauna Mason join the Executive Committee. The full slate of Officers for 2023-24 includes: President, Member at … Read More

Canada Division Celebrates 2023 Award Recipients

The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada (CGIC) celebrated its 2023 award winners on June 20, 2023, in conjunction with their AGM. Michel Chenier, FCG, P.Adm., Acc.Dir. (QC) received the Distinguished Professional Service Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Governance profession. Michel Chenier is a Canadian Businessman who worked in Canada and foreign countries mainly in the Cooperative … Read More

CGIC AGM – June 20, 2023

TAKE NOTICE that the Annual General Meeting of The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada (the “Corporation”) will be held via zoom video conference (link) on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:00 pm ET to conduct the following business: 1.To receive the financial statements and the auditor’s report thereon for the year ended December 31, 2022.2.To appoint the auditor for the … Read More

CGIC Call for Subject Matter Experts

The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) of Canada is looking for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the delivery of CGIC’s International Qualifying Program (IQP).  We are also looking for individuals who are interested in serving on the Subject Advisory Committee (SAC) and Assessment Review Panel (ARP). These Committees oversee the examination process to ensure that it is meeting or exceeding … Read More

CGIC Request for Proposal

Comparative Review of Directors’ Education & Accreditation Program (DEAP) 1.0 – Introduction The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada (CGIC) is seeking proposals from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to perform a comparative review of its Directors’ Education & Accreditation Program (DEAP) to provide some insight and possible solutions to the declining enrolment in the DEAP. CGIC has identified the following comparable … Read More

CGIC Quebec Branch CPD Webinar

The upcoming webinar, “The Role of the Board in Overseeing Culture,” will be led by Mary Larson, a Partner at MNP’s Montreal Office and National Strategy Practice Leader. With her extensive experience in leading global strategic executive roles at international companies and partnerships in top-tier consulting firms, Mary brings a wealth of knowledge in strategy, sustainability, and organizational culture. Her … Read More

CGIC National CPD Webinar

Board Composition and Director Selection: Moving Beyond the Matrix Join us for an exciting webinar on “Board Composition and Director Selection: Moving Beyond the Matrix” with renowned academic and corporate governance expert, Dr. William Holmes. In this session, Dr. Holmes will share his extensive knowledge and expertise on board composition and director selection, and provide insights on how companies can … Read More

CGIC National CPD Webinar

Strategy and Risk Management for Boards in Challenging Times The global pandemic, the virtual workplace, the Great Resignation – with all of these issues impacting the workforce and the way we do business, how can Boards shift their thoughts, processes, and even structure to support management during these challenging times? We’ll look at some of the innovative approaches that BCLC is … Read More