Upcoming Events
EVENT NAME
LOCATION
DATE
EVENT NAME
Evaluating Financing Solutions in the Boardroom – Breakfast Event
Women Get on Board in partnership with BMO
An overview of financing considerations and options to fuel growth, facilitate acquisitions, bolster liquidity or manage declining business conditions.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
LOCATION
Allsaints Event Space – Borden Hall 10 Blackburn Ave Ottawa, ON
DATE
December 4, 2019
EVENT NAME
Hot Topics in Directors & Officers (D&O) Risk and Insurance: Climate Change, Respectful Workplace (#MeToo), Cannabis and Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Women Get On Board, hosted by Marsh Canada Limited
Panel discussions will cover D&O Insurance hot topics that directors should be thinking about in the boardroom to protect your board, your C-Suite and to manage risk.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
LOCATION
Livingston Place- Conference Centre 222 - 3rd Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 0B4 Canada
DATE
November 19, 2019
EVENT NAME
A Concise Understanding of Governance, Risk and Compliance Programs – A Critical Success Factor
CPA Ontario
This course provides a comprehensive articulation of best practices in Governance, Risk and Compliance through series of policies, practices, procedures, processes and controls which provide direction, authorities, accountabilities, responsibilities which facilitate achievement of the entity’s objectives.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 7.5 CPD hours
LOCATION
Residence Inn by Marriott Toronto Mississauga West, 55 Courtneypark Dr W, Mississauga, Ontario, L5W 0E3
DATE
November 18, 2019
EVENT NAME
Culture and Corporate Transformation
FEI Canada
What are the ingredients to transform an organization? The WSIB had to transform significantly to eliminate a $14 billion deficit as well as transform the premium setting process with its 300,000 corporate customers.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
LOCATION
The Omni King Edward Hotel 37 King St East Toronto ON
DATE
November 14, 2019
EVENT NAME
Using Technology to Help Your Company Be Socially Responsible
Knowledge @ DeGroote - DeGroote School of Business
Consumers are looking to corporations to generate positive social impact. This is often labeled as corporate social responsibility (CSR) and can have many demonstrated business benefits. Join the DeGroote Network as they host Anne Connelly and Andreas Souvaliotis to share their professional experience and insights using technology like blockchain, cryptocurrency, and applications to create a future rooted in contributing to a sustained society.
The Directors College Alumni are eligible for a special event promotion of $25. Please use the promo code DeGrooteTDC at checkout.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 2 CPD hours
LOCATION
The St. Regis Hotel, Astor Ballroom 325 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5H 4G3
DATE
November 14, 2019
EVENT NAME
A Concise Understanding of Governance, Risk and Compliance Programs – A Critical Success Factor
CPA Ontario
This course provides a comprehensive articulation of best practices in Governance, Risk and Compliance through series of policies, practices, procedures, processes and controls which provide direction, authorities, accountabilities, responsibilities which facilitate achievement of the entity’s objectives.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 7.5 CPD hours
LOCATION
Ramada Ottawa on the Rideau, 2259 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2E 6Z8
DATE
November 13, 2019
EVENT NAME
Audit Committee Effectiveness
KPMG LLP
A panel discussion exploring the effectiveness of audit committees as they oversee a host of significant risks facing companies today, including cyber security, emerging technologies and social media.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
LOCATION
KPMG LLP offices 333 Bay Street Suite 4600 Toronto, Ontario M5H 2S5 Canada
DATE
November 5, 2019
Webinars (ON-DEMAND)
WEBINAR NAME
AVAILABILITY
WEBINAR NAME
Women Inc. Conference Recordings
CPA Ontario
This four-part video suite features presentations recorded at CPA Ontario’s annual conference inspiring women to push through barriers and achieve success in their professional lives.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 3.5 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Online: Available for 30 days after registration closes, may watch as any times as needed.
WEBINAR NAME
A Fresh Look at the HRC: An Evolving Mandate & Approach to 2020
Compensation Governance Partners and WATSON Advisors
The importance of the Human Resources Committee (HRC) is on the rise, evolving from a primary focus on compensation to a broader mandate that carries significant weight. Learn how the HRC can best position itself and trends in HRC mandates, composition/skills, practices and compensation.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar November 14, 2019 12pm - 1pm EST
WEBINAR NAME
Tenets of Good Corporate Governance
The Conference Board of Canada
Leading governance expert Richard Leblanc and Jo Iwasaki of ACCA discuss themes and issues that commonly recur across the debate on corporate governance.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar September 12, 2018
WEBINAR NAME
Marijuana and the Workplace: What Leaders and the Board Should Know
The Conference Board of Canada
Bonny Mak, an employment and labour lawyer with Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm. She discusses the evolving legal context associated with marijuana, as well as shares some key considerations for leaders and the board in updating policies and drug and alcohol programs to protect both organizations and workers under the coming changes.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar July 19, 2018
WEBINAR NAME
How to Succeed as a Non-Profit Board Director
The Conference Board of Canada
Join us for this 60-minute session as lawyer Josephine Victoria Yam walks us through the fundamentals on how to succeed as a non-profit board director.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar March 21, 2018
WEBINAR NAME
Building a Cyber Savvy Board
The Conference Board of Canada
During this webinar, Dr. Kabilan outlines six key insights for building a cyber savvy board.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar February 1, 2018
WEBINAR NAME
The Secret Behind Board Chair Success: Providing Effective Board Leadership
The Conference Board of Canada
Join governance expert and researcher Stanislav Shekshnia as he shares the findings from the INSEAD study including the role of Board Chairs and best practices from top Chairs to effectively lead a board of directors.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 1 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Recorded Webinar January 18, 2018
WEBINAR NAME
Ethics: Lies, Alternative Facts and Professional Skepticism
CPA Ontario
Experience "story style" audio learning in this high quality ProDio course. Listen and learn while you’re on the go and complete your professional development at your own convenience – anytime, anywhere.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 2 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Online: Available for 30 days after registration
closes, may watch as any times as needed.
WEBINAR NAME
Ethics: Conversations in the Boardroom and in the Hallways
CPA Ontario
Throughout this course, expert interviews provide insights into how to manage the tone at the top, the benefits of diversity in the boardroom and the threat of unconscious bias.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: Qualifies for 2.5 CPD hours
AVAILABILITY
Online: Available for 30 days after registration
closes, may watch as any times as needed.