Governance Voice

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.

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. 

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 Canadian Perspective (published on September 14th, 2022) along with Millani’s Semi-Annual Sentiment Study of Canadian Institutional Investors.

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.

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.

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 personality challenges. As John shares in the podcast, an explicit boardroom culture would proactively anticipate and address these obstacles.  To register for our Boardroom Culture event, click here: https://gpcanada.org/Public/iCore-GPC/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=PD07042022&WebsiteKey=070d9a2f-5a42-42e2-a1e7-41e11bde8e47 

About John Dinner: https://www.boardgovernance.ca/ 

To find out more about GPC, please refer to our relevant resources below:    

• 2021 Excellence in Governance Awards (events page) https://gpcanada.org/event-4163937  
• Excellence in Governance Awards (information page) https://gpcanada.org/EGA  
• GPC website: https://gpcanada.org/  
• GPC’s Education Resources https://gpcanada.org/Education  
• Membership at GPC https://gpcanada.org/page-19559 
• Governance Library https://gpcanada.org/Governance-Library

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 aware of these challenges can equip you to navigate intellectual property with a strategic lens. Understand the basic principles of P, typical myths, and key mistakes, to best support your board and organization.   

In this podcast episode, Letricia sits down with IP Strategist Natalie Giroux to discuss the 20 questions that you should ask/be prepared for at board meetings. These questions will ensure IP remains top of mind for executives. Some topics explored include the company’s funds being spent optimally, the value is maximized, and that IP-related risks are being managed appropriately.  Acknowledging the complexity of intellectual property with a holistic strategy is key to maximizing your portfolio. These 20 questions will provide insight into how you can harness the full potential of your IP portfolio.

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.   

Resources 

20 questions a board member should ask (Handout): https://gpcanada.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/Events/20%20questions%20a%20board%20member%20should%20ask.pdf 

About Natalie Giroux https://stratford.group/team/nataliegiroux/

To find out more about GPC, please refer to our relevant resources below:  

• 2021 Excellence in Governance Awards (events page) https://gpcanada.org/event-4163937 
• Excellence in Governance Awards (information page) https://gpcanada.org/EGA 
• GPC website: https://gpcanada.org/ 
• GPC’s Education Resources https://gpcanada.org/Education 
• Membership at GPC https://gpcanada.org/page-19559 
• Governance Library https://gpcanada.org/Governance-Library

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 your organization.  As governance professionals support their organizations and board members provide strategic oversight throughout this transformation, they need all of the insights to understand how this will impact their organizations and governance processes.  

Learning Objectives: 

• A basic understanding of what the ONCA is and how it applies to your organization
• How to review and update any relevant documentation and information
• The steps you need to take in order to ensure compliance and due diligence
• Risks and effects of this legislation
• A guideline on how not-for-profit corporations are created, governed and dissolved, as per the ONCA requirements   

Who Should Attend:

This event is intended to equip governance professionals and representatives in Ontario, as well as board members overseeing corporations and charities within that province.   

Moderator: Tamarah Bryan, Communications, Content and Events Specialist, Governance Professionals of Canda  

Panel: 

Benjamin Miller, Policy Analyst, Ontario Nonprofit News Network; Lawyer, Community Legal Education Ontario 

Jade Renaud, Corporate Lawyer, Mann Lawyers LLP

Boards have a central role to play in adopting and providing oversight of corporate purpose.  

Governance Professionals of Canada's (GPC) Manager of Education, Administration, and Special Projects, Letricia Fullerton, sits down with Coro Strandberg, the President of Strandberg Consulting and a Purpose Governance expert to discuss the topic. 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 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.   

Resources 

• About Coro Strandberg https://corostrandberg.com/  
• ISO 37000: Governance of Organizations – Guidance  https://www.iso.org/standard/65036.html  
• Purpose Governance Framework: Your Board Roadmap for Developing and Governing a Corporate Purpose https://corostrandberg.com/publication/purpose-governance-framework-your-board-roadmap-for-developing-and-governing-a-corporate-purpose/  
• Purpose Governance: The Role of the Board in Developing and Overseeing the Purpose of the Organization https://corostrandberg.com/publication/purpose-governance-the-role-of-the-board-in-developing-and-overseeing-the-purpose-of-the-organization/  
• Purpose Governance: A New Role for Boards https://corostrandberg.com/publication/purpose-governance-a-new-role-for-boards/   

To find out more about GPC, please refer to our relevant resources below:  

• 2021 Excellence in Governance Awards (events page) https://gpcanada.org/event-4163937  Excellence in Governance Awards (information page) https://gpcanada.org/EGA  
• GPC website: https://gpcanada.org/  GPC’s Education Resources https://gpcanada.org/Education  
• Membership at GPC https://gpcanada.org/page-19559  Governance Library https://gpcanada.org/Governance-Library

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 Governance Awards, the application journey, the secrets to a successful submission, and the upcoming Excellence in Governance Awards event.  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.  

About Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC)  

To find out more about GPC, please refer to our relevant resources below:  

• 2021 Excellence in Governance Awards (events page) https://gpcanada.org/event-4163937 
• Excellence in Governance Awards (information page) https://gpcanada.org/EGA 
• GPC website: https://gpcanada.org/ 
• GPC’s Education Resources https://gpcanada.org/Education 
• Membership at GPC https://gpcanada.org/page-19559 
• Governance Library https://gpcanada.org/Governance-Library