The GPC-EP delivers critical and relevant content for governance professionals in a condensed, rigorous program with key speakers from across Canada. It consists of three 2.5 day Course that are each at least offered twice a year, enabling busy professionals to complete the modules in a schedule that works for them.
It is designed for anyone operating in a governance role, whether in public, private, not-for-profit or governmental organizations. Individuals new to these roles as well as seasoned professionals will find benefit in the GPC.D as it will not only provide them with the latest best practices, skills and tools in governance, but will enhance standard of their profession.
Registration Fee:
GPC member price: $7,550 + HST Non Member price: $8,250 + HST (includes the cost of a ONE YEAR GPC membership and processing fee)
Please note that GPC members will be given priority on first come, first served basis.
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The GPC Not-for-Profit Governance Boot Camp is designed to tackle the issues that have the greatest impact on overall board effectiveness and good governance for not-for-profit organizations. Providing you with tools to deal with shifting priorities, new risks and increased complexity in this sector, in order to help you keep pace with the speed of resulting governance changes.
Rethinking your governance model to have your Board focus on its contribution is critical. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create a new platform from which you and your Board can deliver greater value.
Each participant will have the opportunity to identify their own governance priorities and challenges prior to the Boot Camp, and will leave having the opportunity to identify opportunities to address their own issues in practical and impactful ways.
All sessions are designed for and open to NFP Board leaders, Board members and their governance professionals. The program is formatted to be conducive to acquiring knowledge and tips that are immediately applicable in any organization.
Participants will learn how to view the role and contribution of their boards differently from traditional models. The workshop will challenge conventional governance thinking and how the Board can play a more integral role in organizational success.
1. Introduction 2. Board Structure A new governance framework From Governance Inputs to Outcomes Common Governance Challenges (and Solutions!) Board accountabilities Individual director responsibilities Board make-up Committees Board leadership 3. Board Processes Board member life-cycle Board and Committee Effectiveness Effective Meetings 4. Board Culture / Dynamics Teamwork, director independence and conduct Board / Director relationship with Staff Meeting effectiveness 5. Healthcare Governance Case Study Application of session learning 6. Re-cap of Issues / Adjournment
1. Introduction
2. Board Structure
3. Board Processes
4. Board Culture / Dynamics
5. Healthcare Governance Case Study
6. Re-cap of Issues / Adjournment
John Dinner, President John T. Dinner Board Governance Services
For the past 15 years, John Dinner has been consulting to boards of directors across sectors and across Canada.
He provides valued counsel, guidance and support to boards who want to govern well.
Prior to his highly successful career as a consultant, John provided management support to the board of directors of a leading Canadian financial institution. During this time, his work was recognized with the National Award in Governance.
The purpose of the session is to provide the introductory basics, with selected corresponding tools, to introduce the Governance Professional to two key elements of Risk Management:
Governing Principles Best Practices Practical Tools Implementation Skill
Governing Principles Best Practices Practical Tools Implementation Skills
If canceling the program in its entirety outside of 2 months prior to taking your first course, the program fee will be refunded with a cancellation penalty of $500. If canceling the program within 3 weeks of taking your first course, the program fee will be refunded with a cancellation penalty of $1,000. If cancellation occurs during or after the first module has been started, there will be no further refunds. Companies or individuals may transfer their registration to another individual only if cancellation occurs prior to taking the first course only or individuals may be able to transfer their registration to another individual only if cancellation occurs prior to taking the first of the 3 courses only. All cancellations or transfer requests must be received by email to education@gpcanada.org.
Has your organization recently undergone, or is currently contemplating a governance review? And if not, should you be? Governance reviews are unique to every organisation as they depend on factors such as the organisation’s ownership, legal structure, regulatory environment, culture and the outcomes sought in undertaking a review, however, the underpinnings of a governance framework are common to most organizations.
Please join us for a panel discussion with a diverse group of professionals from the Edmonton area as they talk about their insights and experiences participating in governance reviews. Discussion will include the theory behind why reviewing governance matters, types of review, culture and context, outcomes, and how to ensure that the governance structures and processes are fit for purpose.
Following the panel discussion, please stay for a reception and take advantage of the opportunity to network with your governance peers.
For further information on this event, or to provide input on future events in Edmonton, contact Tracey Bliss at tbliss@capitalpower.com or 780-392-5974
Introductory Remarks: David Turpin, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Alberta
Moderator: Marion Haggarty-France, University Secretary, University of Alberta
Panelists: Joseph Doucet, Dean of the Alberta School of Business; Steve Patten, Professor in Political Science, Faculty of Arts; Hon. Anne McLellan, P.C, O.C., A.O.E, Senior Advisor Bennett Jones; Liz Doughty, CEO, Special Forces Pension Plan
Subsidiary governance has moved from an emerging area to one of increased global focus. Courts worldwide are demonstrating a willingness to entertain the idea of piercing the corporate veil for an evolving tort of human rights abuse. Regulators are showing an increasing interest in parent company accountability and management liability for subsidiary oversight. Parent company boards must find the right balance between the parent company’s need to set group strategy and coordinate group oversight, while respecting the legal duties of subsidiary directors. As businesses become more complex, a thoughtful and effective subsidiary governance framework is critical.
Join some of the leading practitioners and academics for this important one day event, and learn more about how to build an effective subsidiary governance framework in your organization.
Who should attend
This one day conference will be of interest to you if you are a:
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.
Within each of these areas, practitioners in governance will take a thorough look at central elements of practice and how to navigate difficult situations, apply best practices and important tools in the day to day running of a governance office. This course is a comprehensive view of the key foundations and practice of governance, and essential for professionals both seasoned and new to the role.
This session sets out the expectations and growing role and responsibilities of the Governance Professional. It will examine the legal commonalities and differences among various kinds of organizations and how they impact oversight, strategic and operational functions.
Participants will explore the following topics in depth:
The purpose of the session is to provide the tools for developing critical processes to enhance Board effectiveness from before directors join the Board, through their tenure and until they leave – with the objective of improving the Board’s decision-making processes
Boardroom dynamics have a significant yet largely unrecognized impact on good governance. The governance professional has a critical role in supporting their board in fostering a more conducive boardroom culture by mastering the required soft skills to do so.
Heather Laxton, Chief Governance Officer & Corporate Secretary, Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (bio)
John Dinner, President, John T. Dinner Board Governance Services (bio)
This Event is one of three courses that make up the full GPC-EP education program and which leads to the GPC.D (Governance Professionals of Canada Designation).
You have the option to register and attend this event without committing to the full Education program, however, you will not be eligible to the professional designation (GPC.D), unless you complete all 3 modules as well as their individual exams and the final evaluation.
Participants who are registered for the Education program (GPC-EP) will be required to write an exam after the completion of this module.
If you wish to enroll in the entire designation program to obtain the GPC.D designation (and save on the cost of the entire program), you can change your registration here: Education program on this link.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Meetings, Minutes and Running Effective Board Meetings is brought to you by Diligent. 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 meetings.
This workshop is an interactive half-day gaining insight on both the practical and legal requirements you need to be aware of when holding meetings, taking minutes, recording procedures, guiding directors, preparing resolutions and managing circumstances such as conflicts of interest.
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Session Agenda
Presenter: John Dinner, President, John T. Dinner Board Governance Services
This session qualifies for 4.0 GECs.
Event Sponsor:
Please note this is a green event - presentation packages will not be handed out. Only electronic copies will be emailed prior to the event.
Join us for good food and stimulating conversation as we kickstart the GPC Saskatchewan Local Chapter.
This local chapter is an opportunity for you to network with your peers in your governance community. At this original gathering, we would like to get to know and connect the local governance professionals, as well as discuss next activities for the local chapter.
Throughout the year we plan to host more events and opportunities to connect you to like-minded individuals, but what is it that you want? Is it professional development sessions? Mentoring? Peer-to-peer networking? All of the above? Now is your opportunity to tailor the connections and obtain more from your network.
Plan to join us for this mix and mingle – we hope to see you there!
For more information regarding this event, or for other local chapter opportunities, please contact: Bronwynn Cutts.
This session explores the essential links between cybersecurity and corporate governance, assesses the risks and linkages with performance and discuss what boards should do when a breach occurs, what incident response capabilities are there. This session will also explore theoretical and approaches to cyber threat management, as well as privacy breaches.
The purpose of the session is to provide the tools for holding successful meetings – the ultimate decision-making process for all organizations including:
The purpose of this module is to help give you an understanding of business finance, and the role of the Board, Audit Committee, Auditors and the Governance Professional in the preparation, presentation and analysis of financial information.
Participants will develop an understanding with respect to:
Committee focus and work
This deep dive is designed to tackle the issues that have the greatest impact on overall governance effectiveness for Public Issuers. This session will take a critical look at essentials, regulatory overview, disclosure, compliance and risk related to listed company governance.
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The Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs) recognize the role that good governance plays in increasing the value and success of Canada’s public companies, crown corporations, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations, thus contributing to the competitiveness of Canada’s economy and its capital markets. The awards celebrate the accomplishments of governance professionals, their organizations and their boards, within categories that represent key strategies and processes that enhance and support good governance overall.
GPC is committed to support and enhance the role of the corporate secretary and governance professionals in Canada. The Society’s members work on the front lines of governance and the organization is well positioned through reputation, influence and representation, to celebrate the practice of good governance in Canada.
*Black Tie Optional
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Practical Project Management
This full-day interactive event provides a comprehensive overview of project management processes, and brings all participants up to a general skill level and language. The session focuses on critical paths, key success factors, managing the unexpected, overcoming challenges, managing teams and stakeholder expectations, and post-project completion tasks, for all around effective planning and successful execution of projects.
Session topics include:
About the Speaker
Peter Wright is a career strategist and President of The Planning Group. As a respected executive and in his current consulting practice, Peter has successfully developed and executed strategy with remarkable results.
His practical approach to strategic and operational business planning ensures that plans are not only embraced by management and Boards, but also effectively implemented and measured for the tangible benefit.
As the Director of Strategic Planning at Clarica, Peter led the company's overall operational and strategic planning process. In an environment of complex change, his skillful facilitation of planning sessions with the senior management team was instrumental in the determination of key strategic decisions. In his time at Sun Life Financial, Peter became Vice President of Corporate Accounts, before leaving to begin his consulting and training career.
In his consulting practice, Peter advises boards and executives on all matters of strategy and planning across a broad spectrum of sectors and organizations. An accomplished facilitator and trainer, he works with boards and senior leadership teams to develop strategy, resolve operational issues, and overcome barriers to performance. By providing planning expertise, process advice and facilitation, Peter helps organizations overcome the planning gap. Linking strategy and action, he works with management to foster true stretch mentality focused on growth and value.
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Presenter: Janis Riven, BCL, LLB, MBA, FCIS, Acc.Dir, Principal, governance and compliance solutions, Adjunct Professor, John Molson School of Business
Please note this is a green event - presentation packages will not be handed out. Only electronic copies will be emailed prior to event.
