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 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

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 our three-year Strategic Plan. View RFP HERE. The deadline for submissions is noon Eastern on October 15, 2024. Please advise if you intend to submit a proposal by the close of business on October 7, 2024.

Canada Division Celebrates 2024 Award Recipients

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

CGIC Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors

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

2024 CGIC AGM Notice

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

CGIC Sponsored Webinar – What is the State of Purpose Governance in Canada?

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

CGIC Webinar – Sustainability for Not-for-Profit Organization Boards: Is It What You Think?

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

Governance Training for Directors: Now Enrolling for June and September 2024

The DIRECTORS’ EDUCATION AND ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (DEAP) is a short, intensive, and effective way for you to gain valuable insight into a board director’s role and provides you with in-depth knowledge of key areas related to the role. Designed for busy people who want to enhance their competencies, DEAP offers knowledge in the areas of governance, financial reporting and disclosure, … Read More

CGIC Webinar – How to Bridge Corporate Strategy Execution Gaps Through Agile Project Management Governance Practices

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, organizations face numerous challenges in effectively executing their corporate strategies. While strategies are carefully crafted in the boardroom, the real test lies in their successful implementation. This is where agile project management governance practices come into play. Agile project management practices provides a dynamic and flexible approach that allows organizations to adapt to … Read More