PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

GPC's Education, Professional Development and Events are designed to expand your learning opportunities and enhance your skill set as governance professionals. Our sessions are cross-country, local, in-person and where possible, by webinar. We also offer sessions that range by sector, skill level and trend. All of our upcoming events, national and local, can be found below.
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Foundations of Governance - 5 weeks (Online)
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The Foundations of Governance Course consists of two and a half days covering key areas of governance, which include: the role of the governance professional, director management, advising the board, board dynamics, effectiveness, culture, relationships and conflicts.



When: March 28 – April 25, 2024
Where: ONLINE
Evolution of ESG
Evolution of ESG
The sustainability-related regulatory and reporting landscape is changing. The markets are moving towards outcome identification and impact measurement, and we have seen the launch of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and recent publication of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) consultation.

When: April 17, 2024
Chairing Effective Meetings
Chairing Effective Meetings
When: April 17, 2024
Where: Online
Meetings, Minutes and More...
Meetings, Minutes and More...
This session outlines statutory and common law rules in relation to meetings of directors, members, managed investment schemes, class meetings and meetings of creditors. This workshop provides guidance on good governance practices for the notice, planning and conduct of meetings and examines legal and regulatory requirements for procedures in relation to minutes and running effective board... Details
When: April 24, 2024
Where: Online
Applied Governance - Weekend Course
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The Applied Governance Course provides in-depth insights into applications in governance, including meeting and AGM processes, financial literacy for the non-financial governance professional, minute’s management, core of by-laws and policy principles. This unique course offers an applied approach to understanding the intricacies of the day-to-day of a governance... Details
When: April 26–28, 2024
Where: Toronto, ON
Bill S-211: Fighting Against Forced & Child Labour
Bill S-211: Fighting Against Forced & Child Labour
FREE GPC Webinar!

When: April 30, 2024
Where: Online
Governance 101: Boardroom and Governance Essentials
Governance 101: Boardroom and Governance Essentials
An introductory course for governance professionals. If you are brand new to the world of governance, or would like to prepare for the flagship GPC.D certification program, this session would be the perfect fit for you. In this 3 Half-day course, participants will gain basic exposure to the essential principles and concepts of governance.

When: May 7–21, 2024
Where: Online
Fresh Ideas for Board and Director Evaluations
Fresh Ideas for Board and Director Evaluations
New course for 2024!  All participants will receive a free copy of the book  Board and Director Evaluations: Innovations for 21st Century Governance Committees.  You can register for session 1 or 2, or take advantage of our "Combo" deal and register for both saving $299!

When: May 22–23, 2024
Where: Online
Beyond Minutes: Dynamic Writing for Governance Professionals
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When: June 5, 2024
Where: Online
Foundations of Governance | Weekend Run
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The Foundations of Governance Course consists of two and a half days covering key areas of governance, which include: the role of the governance professional, director management, advising the board, board dynamics, effectiveness, culture, relationships and conflicts.



When: June 7–9, 2024
Where: Toronto, ON
Strategic Governance (In-Person | Weekend Run)
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Strategic Governance is designed to provide you with the tools to achieve the strategic approach to overall corporate governance. In the course you will focus on risk and the governance professional, the role of governance professional in board strategy, CSR sustainability and ESG and the role of the board, strategic finance and ethics.

When: June 7–9, 2024
Where: Toronto, ON
Deliberately Designing Board Culture
Deliberately Designing Board Culture
When: June 12, 2024
Where: Online
Meetings, Minutes and More...
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This session outlines statutory and common law rules in relation to meetings of directors, members, managed investment schemes, class meetings and meetings of creditors. This workshop provides guidance on good governance practices for the notice, planning and conduct of meetings and examines legal and regulatory requirements for procedures in relation to minutes and running effective board... Details
When: July 24, 2024
Where: Online
26th Annual GPC Conference on Corporate Governance
26th Annual GPC Conference on Corporate Governance
When: August 25–27, 2024
Where: Whistler, BC
Applied Governance (5 Week Format)
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The Applied Governance Course provides in-depth insights into applications in governance, including meeting and AGM processes, financial literacy for the non-financial governance professional, minute’s management, core of by-laws and policy principles. This unique course offers an applied approach to understanding the intricacies of the day-to-day of a governance professional.

When: September 11 – October 9, 2024

Governance Voice is the official podcast platform of Governance Professionals of Canada and provides a view on critical insights, news, trends, and challenges in the ever-evolving world of corporate governance. This monthly podcast hosts compelling conversations and information on governance with leading experts.