Join Letricia Fullerton, Manager Administration, Education & Special Projects, GPC along with, Susy Monteiro, Managing Director, Head of M&A and Proxy Advisory Group, and Victor Guo, Managing Director, Head of M&A and Activism, Corporate Governance and ESG from Morrow Sodali Canada as they recap the 2022 Proxy season and discuss what to expect for 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-governance-voice/message

In this episode, our host, Letricia Fullerton sat down with Patrick Cormier, Chief Operations, Financial and Legal Officer at the Digital Identity Laboratory of Canada,  to discuss Bylaws and Crafting Sound Governance.  Patrick is a regular conference speaker and instructor on digital signatures, information security and the law. He is a faculty member of GPC’s education program and is a regular facilitator of professional development events.  --- Send in a voice message:...

Our host, Letricia Fullerton sat down with Millani’s President and CEO Milla Craig to discuss the Evolution of ESG and other current trends and sentiments in this area. Milla brings her knowledge and experience to discuss investor reactions and trends to strategically move ESG from the Why? to the How? and to highlight the role of the Governance Professional as it relates to board and management. Millani is also sharing with our Podcast listeners, their 6thAnnual ESG Disclosure Study with a...

In this podcast, Letricia Fullerton and Sylvia Groves to talk about minutes. Sylvia Groves, is the author of AAA+ Minutes, The Three Must-Do Fundamentals And 100s Of Practice Tips For Writing Minutes That Protect Your Organization And Its Directors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-governance-voice/message

In this podcast, Letricia Fullerton and Edo de Vette sit down and discuss the Evolution of Governance along with Edo’s The Future of Governance Toolkit.  His unique and innovative style to increase the impact and visibility of  Governance professionals has become a worldwide success. He shares practical scenarios that you can apply to your own work as a governance professional. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-governance-voice/message

Our host, Letricia Fullerton, sits down with guest John Dinner. In this episode, they explore how governance professionals can best explore boardroom culture and best navigate those dynamics. Boardroom culture is increasingly understood as a critical aspect of good governance and board effectiveness. Yet unlike matters relating to board structure and process, boardroom culture has been given little attention. As such, directors often use limited time and energy to navigate power and...

As a key driver in company metrics, intellectual property (IP) requires proactive care and a keen eye for detail to ensure that it is handled appropriately and managed cost-effectively. However, despite its increasing importance as a company asset, effective IP management remains a challenge due to its complexity and the perceived cost of formal protective measures (Intellectual Property Awareness and Use Survey [2019] Stats Canada).   As a governance professional or board member, being...

Are you aware of the NEW Ontario Non-Profit Act (ONCA) which went into force in October 2021? Gain the key insights you need at this free GPC webcast.  What is the new ONCA and how will it impact your organization?   As of October 19, 2021, the changes to the Ontario Non-profit Corporations Act (ONCA) is are in full force. In this free webcast, our expert panel will explore the legal requirements of the ONCA, the importance of these changes and any frameworks that need to be established in...

In honour of Purpose Governance Week, Governance Professionals of Canada's (GPC) Manager of Education, Administration, and Special Projects, Letricia Fullerton, sits down with Coro Strandberg, the President of Stranberg Consulting. Today, they discuss the foundation and growing trend of purpose   governance, as well as the role of governance professionals and boards in supporting these changes in their organization.  About Coro Strandberg https://corostrandberg.com/ Governance Voice is...

Governance Professionals of Canada's (GPC) Manager of Education, Administration, and Special Projects, Letricia Fullerton, sits down with two of our EGA Judges to discuss the upcoming Excellence in Governance Awards.  Gigi Dawe, Corporate Oversight and Governance department at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), and Sylvia Groves, President and Creative Director of Governance Studio, join today's panel.   Today, we will explore the history of the Excellence in...

GPC in partnership with the University of Guelph presents relevant and timely training on Compassionate Leadership: Why It Matters Now more than ever. Today, we are hearing from Peter Wright, the President of the Planning Group, and Linda Watt, the Director of Learning and Development at the University of Guelph. If you would like to register for this event,  you can do so at this link: https://gpcanada.org/event-4431112 We also have another joint event with the University of Guelph,...

From August 17-18, 2021, Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) hosted our 23rd Annual Corporate Governance Conference, 21st Century Governance: Forging the Path Ahead. Our agenda featured a list of top-of-mind sessions with over 50 practitioners, academics and leading subject matter experts in governance. This podcast episode shares the opening keynote of the conference, Towards an Inclusive and Innovative Future of Work. Our speaker, Wendy Cukier, is a Founder & Academic Director of...

In this podcast, the President of GPC, Lynn Beauregard sits down with the CEO at ESG Global Advisors, Sarah Keyes, CPA, CA, to discuss the urgency of climate governance in today's world. Together, they explore the trending topics and pressing challenges of climate governance, such as systemic risks, the role of the governance professional and the board, value creation, net-zero targets and more.  Governance Voice is the official podcast platform of Governance Professionals of Canada and...

In this episode, President Lynn Beauregard sits down with Beverly Behan to discuss insights and concepts on Innovations in Board-Building and on CEO Succession Planning. Relevant Resources: PWC Annual Directors Study from 2020 that we mentioned in the conversation:  https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/go... CEO Succession Planning Workshop:  https://boardadvisor.net/workshops/ce... Innovations in Board-Building Workshop and Board and Director Evaluations eBook:...

This podcast features a recent webcast from GPC, where Peter Dey and Sarah Kaplan introduced the findings of their report “360 Degree Governance: Where Are the Directors in a World in Crisis?” Many thanks to them for sharing their insights, and to Ekta Mendhi for moderating this session. In this recording, they 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 might be on...

In a follow-up to our first episode, Lynn Beauregard, president of Governance Professionals of Canada, continues her discussion with Christa Wessel, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of ClearView Strategic Partners Inc. In this podcast episode, they explore the evolution of whistleblowing, and best practices for governance professionals, organizations, and boards across Canada. Sponsorship This episode is sponsored by Clearview Strategic Partners Inc, a Canadian company with...

In our first podcast episode, we are delving into the subject of whistleblowing with Christa Wessel, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of ClearView Strategic Partners Inc. Clearview hosted one of the most well-attended sessions of our 2019 GPC Annual Conference on “The Corporate Whistleblower: Why Whistleblowing Should be Top of Mind for All Boards and Governance Professionals.” GPC President, Lynn Beauregard, sits down with Christa to discuss the basics, myths and misconceptions of...