With the advancements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) the speed and pace of cyber-attacks are growing exponentially. Cyber criminals are using automation and AI to increase the speed and sophistication of their attacks. Cyber resilience allows organizations to maintain critical functions and operations during a cyber-attack, minimize downtime, protect sensitive data, preserve brand reputation. This webinar will provide information on how … Read More

The best time to prepare for a crisis is before you have one. Why not start today? During the session participants will start their own crisis plans by understanding key roles, staying connected during the crisis, communications strategy, and external crisis resources. The session will also explore how to see an issue escalating to minimize or avoid a potential crisis. … Read More

Join us as Janis Riven examines the three specific duties and responsibilities of an effective Board Chair: the Conductor, the Negotiator, and the Leader. This webinar will explore the Chair’s key duties, from guiding board discussions to handling difficult situations, offering practical insights to strengthen your leadership in governance. SESSION DETAILS: Topic: The Effective Chair Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, BC: … Read More

The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada (CGIC) named Brock Olive its new Director of Education effective January 6, 2025. Brock brings over 20 years of progressive leadership experience spanning business, higher education, and professional development. His career includes several senior roles within higher education such as Executive Director of Corporate & Continuing Education with NAIT and Director of Operations with … Read More

January 29 – 30, 2025 | Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown, Ottawa, ON Hosted by Canadian Institute, the 20th Anniversary Conference on Crown Corporate Governance takes place on January 29-30, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown, Ottawa, ON. This year, we’re celebrating 20 years of Crown Corporate Governance benchmarking and strategizing! The 2025 conference co-chairs are Melanie Debassige, … Read More

The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada (CGIC) celebrated its 2024 award winners on June 26, 2024, in conjunction with their AGM. Dora Koop, FCG (Quebec) received the Outstanding Branch Member Award in recognition of her contributions within the Quebec Branch which have been significant and noteworthy. Dora Koop is recognized for her exceptional contributions to our organization’s professional development initiatives, … Read More

The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada, The Institute representing leaders in the practice of good governance, announces the appointment of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors. These positions took effect as of June 26, 2024. Kim Chua Retains Role of President; Suzanne Barrett joins the Executive Committee. The full slate of Officers for 2024-2025 includes: Departing from the Executive Committee as … Read More

We are pleased to inform you that the Annual General Meeting of The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada (the “Corporation”) will be held via zoom video conference on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6:00 pm ET. In addition to the appointment of members of the CFC and the election of directors of the Corporation, a report will be given on … Read More

Corporate governance continues to evolve driven by high-performing boards, new standards, and evolving stakeholder expectations. One area undergoing transformation is the board’s role in oversight of corporate purpose. To understand this emerging practice, five governance organizations collaborated with the Canadian Purpose Economy Project on a national survey to assess the State of Purpose Governance in Canada. We are pleased to invite you to this free … Read More

The webinar will look at why Sustainability adoption through an Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG) lens is becoming a strategic imperative for not-for-profit organization (NPO) boards. Canada is quickly moving forward with mandatory reporting requirements for publicly traded corporations. Will required reporting follow for NPOs? Should NPO boards get on board with sustainability? Leave this webinar with more clarity on where your next … Read More