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.
You may register for any of the courses as a standalone for professional development learning opportunity, or you can choose to explore the complete series to earn your Governance Professionals of Canada Designation: GPC.D.
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GPC is pleased to speak with Peter Dey, Chair, Paradigm Capital, Former Chair, Ontario Securities Commission, and Sarah Kaplan, Distinguished Professor of Gender & the Economy, Professor of Strategic Management and a Fellow of the Lee-Chin Institute at Rotman.
Peter and Sarah are co-authors of the new report which launches today, February 22, 2021: 360 Degree Governance: Where Are the Directors in a World in Crisis?
25 years ago, Peter Dey authored a report which established the standard guidelines for Canadian boards of directors: The TSE Dey Report: Where Were the Directors? In this webcast, moderated by Ekta Mendhi, Vice President - Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation for CIBC, we will unpack the 13 guidelines and recommendations of this new report from the lens of the Governance Professional, and discuss what the impact of these recommendations will be on organizations and their Boards in Canada.
Ekta Mendhi
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Peter Day
Sarah Kaplan
Distinguished Professor of Gender & the Economy,
Professor of Strategic Management and a Fellow of the
Lee-Chin Institute, Rotman
This time is set aside for open discussion on any topic, to share experiences and to create and build on ideas with your governance professional colleagues.
See you there!
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.
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
March 2020 Cancellation Policy
Speaker
Acc. Dir., Principal
governance & compliance solutions
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Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) presents:
The Excellence in Governance Special Edition Showcase:
Resiliency and Innovation in Times of Crisis
GPC will be taking a different approach for its Excellence in Governance (EG Awards) program in 2020. As we cannot gather for our usual Awards Gala and Ceremony, GPC is instead hosting an ‘Excellence in Governance Special Edition Showcase’ to display stories of resilience and innovation.
The past few months have taken their toll on many organizations, and though there are still many unknowns, the one thing that we would like to remain is the celebration of practices that serve as a source of inspiration to our governance community.
This Special Edition Showcase will shine a light on the key role of Boards and governance professionals, as well as leading practices in good governance in times of crisis. The showcase will feature 5 panel discussions on key topics:
Join us as we share and celebrate stories of resilience through a half-day discussion panel for the Special Edition Showcase event on March 24, 2021!
View the showcase agenda HERE!
View the speaker bios HERE!
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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.
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
Committee focus and work
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:
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Please note that the event date has changed. The session will be held on April 1st, instead of March 31st, from 1:00 to 4:30 pm EST.
If governance is seen as the sum of processes and structures put in place to maximize the success of an organization, while ensuring compliance with its legislative and regulatory obligations, then Bylaws should be the first place where to carefully embed sound governance practices. When optimized on a continuous basis, bylaws can help an organization thrive and prevent problems from becoming unmanageable. In this session, participants will review how custom bylaws are crafted to help an organization operating in a complex context to grow and thrive.
Chief Operations, Financial & Legal Officer
Digital Identity Laboratory of Canada
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COURSE OVERVIEW
This 2-day intensive workshop will be launched as a virtual course, as a pre-cursor to our GPC Education program. In this course, participants will gain basic exposure to the subject matter of governance.
The ideal audience for this course includes the following:
· Individuals who are new to their role · People with junior positions in their organizations with some governance functions
· Individuals who are new to their role
· People with junior positions in their organizations with some governance functions
· Individuals in administrative positions attending to governance processes · Boards or more senior governance professionals may also not have had a proper introduction to the subject matter
· Individuals in administrative positions attending to governance processes
· Boards or more senior governance professionals may also not have had a proper introduction to the subject matter
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course are as follows:
1. Focus on individuals who have little or no knowledge of governance but could be:
· Joining a NFP board for the first time · Executive assistant being asked to take notes at board or management meetings · In process of accepting or moving into a position related to organizational governance · Individuals wanting to position themselves for a position related to governance
· Joining a NFP board for the first time
· Executive assistant being asked to take notes at board or management meetings
· In process of accepting or moving into a position related to organizational governance
· Individuals wanting to position themselves for a position related to governance
2. Provide access to a training program that is financially accessible
3. Provide an intensive 2-day session that fulfills knowledge requirements in a brief time.
4. To be a critical component of a planned ‘Governance in a Box’ concept which will consist of the 2-day workshop, a Glossary of Terms, and an on-line tool to provide access to the documents, forms, templates and best practices needed for establishing an effective governance framework for various kinds of organizations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Understand what governance means, and how it looks the same and different for various kinds of organizations
2. Understand the key principles of governance: accountability, transparency, independence, participation and predictability
3. Learn about the different structures that underpin the governance of an organization: by-laws, board of directors, committees,
4. Learn about the decision-making process for organizations through meetings, resolutions, minutes, board/management relationships
5. Understand the nature of the organization’s relationships with various stakeholders: the difference between shareholders and members; why understanding stakeholder needs is a key governance function.
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Day 1 - Understanding Governance Basics
Morning Session
· What is governance: essential terms and definitions · We ‘build’ the governance structure based on the organization’s purpose; · Structure consists of the legal entity choice – essential ‘plumbing’ in by-laws – board – committee – · 5 key Governance Principles described · Breakout exercises to understand how principles get put into practice
· What is governance: essential terms and definitions
· We ‘build’ the governance structure based on the organization’s purpose;
· Structure consists of the legal entity choice – essential ‘plumbing’ in by-laws – board – committee –
· 5 key Governance Principles described
· Breakout exercises to understand how principles get put into practice
Afternoon Session
· Strengthening structure for better decisions · By-laws · Boards · Committees · Dividing the work/responsibilities – Board and management · What do directors really do? Their duties and responsibilities · Breakout sessions:
· Strengthening structure for better decisions
· By-laws
· Boards
· Committees
· Dividing the work/responsibilities – Board and management
· What do directors really do? Their duties and responsibilities
· Breakout sessions:
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a ‘big’ board? 2. Why do people join boards of directors? 3. Should employees always have a seat in the boardroom?
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a ‘big’ board?
2. Why do people join boards of directors?
3. Should employees always have a seat in the boardroom?
Day 2 - The Key Tools for good governance
• The role of the corporate secretary/governance professional • Effective meetings: what, why, who and how • AGMs Special meetings, board and committee meetings • Key tools • Getting the right board: composition, terms, orientation • And keeping it effective: training and evaluations
• The role of the corporate secretary/governance professional
• Effective meetings: what, why, who and how
• AGMs Special meetings, board and committee meetings
• Key tools
• Getting the right board: composition, terms, orientation
• And keeping it effective: training and evaluations
· What are corporations are worrying about: · CSR/ESG/Triple Bottom Line/Sustainability – all explained · CEO compensation – what is the issue? · Diversity and inclusion – what is the issue? · Breakout session: What is your organization worrying about? Janis Riven, BCL, LLB, MBA, FCIS, Acc. Dir., Principal governance & compliance solutions (Click on the speaker's name to see her biography.)
· What are corporations are worrying about:
· CSR/ESG/Triple Bottom Line/Sustainability – all explained
· CEO compensation – what is the issue?
· Diversity and inclusion – what is the issue?
· Breakout session: What is your organization worrying about?
Move beyond risk analysis to understanding how to plan for the worst. Whether you call it risk management, contingency planning or disaster recovery, we all need a “Plan B. From a simple risk assessment all the way through to envisioning enterprise failure and the “spiral of death,” we will walk participants through a thoughtful and respectful process to help you plan for the worst.
While most contingency planning focuses on what to do when something goes wrong, this session will help you go beyond to help your management and board define a range of scenarios, financial implications, reputational implications, tripwires and most importantly, recovery. We will help you look at the entire organization and depending on your unique situation define plans to:
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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:
In this session, the use of bylaws as an importance foundation of sound governance will be explained, including their sources of content and drafting considerations.
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 prio
r 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.
This GPC Not-for-Profit Governance seminar 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
Session topics include:
About the Speaker
This session is designed to give new life to this critical governance practice, in order to ensure that your governance processes and practices are effective. This session will get you off to the right start. Reflecting on decades of hands-on experience and success with clients across sectors, John Dinner will provide behind the scenes insights into how to generate real value from your board and director assessments in ways that have direct impact back in the boardroom. This session will cover:
After all the strategizing and planning, no one really wants to stop doing anything. Too many priorities and too little focus is a menace for most organizations today. Yet, organizations with fewer priorities are much more effective and actually accomplish more. With hilarious anecdotes and tested and proven solutions, Peter Wright makes the case for brutal prioritization and maps out the steps for real change, real courage and the liberation that comes from doing less.
As media reports on public sector financial scandals makes it very clear, ethics need to be at the heart and soul of every governance and HR decision. With the speed at which information is delivered through social media, news can quickly proliferate and, as a result, judgement can make or break a reputation in a short period of time. In time where COVID-19, diversity and equity are at the heart of every decisions, the challenge for executives is being ethical in a world where guidelines for behaviors are being consistently blurred such that absolute right and wrong no longer seem to apply.
This session will address how executives can be ethical in a corrupt environment, and how they should frame their ethical behavior, in a way that resonates with as wide a network of ethically sensitive stakeholders as possible.
