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What makes your organization’s success possible – and is your board paying enough attention to it?Critical infrastructur...
09/17/2026

What makes your organization’s success possible – and is your board paying enough attention to it?

Critical infrastructure often remains invisible until something goes wrong. In our latest article, The Governance Conversation That Isn’t Happening, Dr. Debra L. Brown explores why boards should better understand the essential systems and capabilities their organizations depend on.

Discover how boards can ask better questions, strengthen oversight, and help protect their organizations’ ability to fulfil their purpose.

Read the article: www.governancesolutions.ca/conversation

Debra Brown

You’re invited to join us for the live recording of the Governance Solutions Podcast as we continue our exploration of t...
09/16/2026

You’re invited to join us for the live recording of the Governance Solutions Podcast as we continue our exploration of the foundational principles of governance.

What does effective Communication really look like in the boardroom? How can boards create an environment where information is shared clearly, perspectives are heard, and meaningful dialogue leads to better decisions?

Be part of the conversation, engage with our panel, and join the live audience as we record another insightful episode!

Tuesday, September 29, at 1pm (ET)

Sign up at www.governancesolutions.ca/podcast


Debra Brown

How can governance help organizations manage uncertainty without slowing innovation?Join Governance Solutions at The EDG...
09/15/2026

How can governance help organizations manage uncertainty without slowing innovation?

Join Governance Solutions at The EDGE 2026 for a practical session on Managing System-Level Risks Through Ethical Governance.

Together, we'll explore:
• Principles for ethical governance
• Governance systems that mitigate system-level risks
• How boards and leaders can foster an ethical organizational culture

If governance is part of your role, this session is designed for you.

Register today at https://pd.cpaontario.ca/conferences/the-edge-presented-by-cpa-ontario-in-person/E003484.html

CPA Ontario

Interested in earning your Professional Director® designation but want to learn more before making your decision?Join on...
09/14/2026

Interested in earning your Professional Director® designation but want to learn more before making your decision?

Join one of our free Professional Designation Information Sessions and explore the Professional Director Certification Program® directly with our faculty.

You will also have the opportunity to ask our faculty your questions directly.

Choose your session:
• Wednesday, October 7 at 3:00 ppm (ET): https://www.professionaldirector.com/prodir/programs/director-certification/guided-cohort/designation-information-session-oct-7
• Friday, October 9 at 1:00 ppm (ET): https://www.professionaldirector.com/prodir/programs/director-certification/guided-cohort/designation-information-session-oct-9

All sessions are free and delivered live online via Zoom.

Explore the program. Get your questions answered. Take the next step in your governance journey.

Are you a board member, CEO, senior leader or governance professional – but not a financial expert?The Basics in Financi...
09/11/2026

Are you a board member, CEO, senior leader or governance professional – but not a financial expert?

The Basics in Financial Literacy for Non-Financial Leaders Program will help you understand financial reporting and contribute more confidently to conversations about budgets, performance, risk and strategy.

Learn more: www.governancesolutions.ca/basics

What can boards learn from news-worthy infrastructure failures before their own organization becomes the next headline?J...
09/08/2026

What can boards learn from news-worthy infrastructure failures before their own organization becomes the next headline?

Join us as we explore five real-world infrastructure failures that made headlines – and the governance lessons behind them.

• What could stop your organization from delivering its mission?
• Is your backup really sufficient?
• Are warning signs reaching the board early enough?

Five headlines. Five governance lessons. Five questions every board should be asking – before something goes wrong.

Tuesday, September 15, at 1pm (ET)

Sign up at www.governancesolutions.ca/webinar

Canada’s operating environment has changed. Governing bodies cannot control geopolitical uncertainty, changing trade rel...
09/08/2026

Canada’s operating environment has changed. Governing bodies cannot control geopolitical uncertainty, changing trade relationships, economic disruption, or technological change – but they can govern how prepared their organizations are to respond.

Using one of the most significant Canadian headlines of the year as a starting point, this episode moves the discussion from the national conversation to the boardroom: What does this changing environment require of Canadian governing bodies?

Discover five essential governance capabilities boards need to navigate the environment ahead.

Listen at www.governancesolutions.ca/podcast

In our latest Governance Solutions Podcast, Dr. Debra Brown explores the foundational governance principle of Measuremen...
09/02/2026

In our latest Governance Solutions Podcast, Dr. Debra Brown explores the foundational governance principle of Measurement – what it means in the boardroom, how effective boards assess progress and performance, and how they know whether their organization is achieving its goals and delivering the outcomes that matter.

Throughout this year, the Governance Solutions Podcast is unpacking the 12 Essential Governance Principles, with Dr. Brown sharing practical insights drawn from decades of experience leading and advising boards around the world.

Learn more and listen at www.governancesolutions.ca/Measurement


Debra Brown

A robust financial showing today does not necessarily mean an equally bright tomorrow. What metrics should board members...
09/01/2026

A robust financial showing today does not necessarily mean an equally bright tomorrow.

What metrics should board members keep an eye on to ensure current indicators continue into a fiscally healthy future?

Join us and find out!

Tuesday, September 8th, at 1pm (ET)

Sign up at www.governancesolutions.ca/Metrics

Every organization takes risks. Is your governance framework helping your organization take the right risks?At The EDGE ...
08/31/2026

Every organization takes risks. Is your governance framework helping your organization take the right risks?

At The EDGE 2026, Governance Solutions will share practical strategies for governing system-level risks while fostering an ethical organizational culture. If you're a board member, executive, governance professional, or risk leader, we'd love to see you there.

Learn more at https://pd.cpaontario.ca/conferences/the-edge-presented-by-cpa-ontario-in-person/E003484.html

The Edge – CPA Ontario's Industry Conference – brings together senior finance leaders, decision makers, and industry experts to explore how CPAs can lead in an environment shaped by AI, economic volatility, and heightened governance expectations.

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