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"If you are still debating whether good governance contributes to corporate performance, then you're back in the last century. That debate is finished."

- Peter Dey, Chairman, Paradigm Capital, The Globe and Mail

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Chairs Forum

November 16, 2010- The Directors College Chairs Forum Board and Committee Chairs - Register today for the full day Chairs Forum workshop and simulation, followed by a reception and dinner featuring a keynote address by Mr. Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman of the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Read more

Boardrooms ignore gender diversity at their peril: by Chris Bart

Why aren’t more women on Canadian boards? According to the 2009 Catalyst Census, women hold only 10 per cent of the seats on the boards of all Canadian public companies and only 14 per cent of the directorships in our 500 largest organizations... 41 per cent of companies in the S&P/TSX composite index have no women on their boards at all.

What is unique about The Chartered Director Program?

The Chartered Director program is a residential off-site learning experience – providing additional opportunities for networking and “out of classroom” learning with both other participants and faculty.

Congratulations on graduating from the Directors College - Remarks by Michael Nobrega

I would like to extend special congratulations to John Weatherup, Darren Soanes, Peter Paul Bloemen, John Fleming and Marnie Niemi-Hood - all from OMERS - who graduate with this class… as you can see, OMERS is a big supporter of the Directors College.

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Chartered Director Program

The Directors College Chartered Director Program delivers an accredited corporate director development program that leads to a university designation Chartered Director (C.Dir.*). It is a 5 Module residential program that is designed to create an environment for innovative and independent thinking.

In each module, participants learn concepts and best practices from a practitioner; discover what leading boards are doing today from experienced chairs and CEOs (in residence at The Directors College); and apply this knowledge immediately in case studies, behavioral sessions and simulations.

Participants will appreciate the flexibility of choosing the modules they wish to participate in, around their own schedules. This allows completion of the program at a customized pace and provides a broader network for relationship-building opportunities.

The program is residential and off-site to encourage more comprehensive and diverse learning.

The registration fee is $4,120 per module (HST not applicable). Register Now!

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Specialized Programs

The Directors College also offers Specialized Programs and Courses tailored to the needs of board and committee chairs and members who want to learn how leading corporations apply the latest corporate governance principles, practices and insights.

The Chairs Forum

Human Resources and Compensation Committee Certified Program (HRCC)*

Audit Committee Certified Program