Governance Professionals of Canada

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Governance Professionals of Canada Announce the 2025 Winners for the Excellence in Governance Awards

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 15, 2025) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) announced the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs)/Prix d'excellence en gouvernance, at its 12th annual awards ceremony on November 13th at the Carlu in Toronto.This prestigious annual gala brings together the governance community to celebrate exemplary governance practices across various sectors and industries in Canada. The EGAs recognize the trailblazers who are making...

2025-11-15 3:41 PM EST

Ivey Business School and Governance Professionals of Canada Launch Premier Executive Program for Governance Professionals and Executives Shaping the Future of Board Leadership

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 29, 2025) - A novel executive education program from Ivey Business School and the Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is setting a new standard in strategic governance leadership. The Ivey-GPC Governance Leadership Program is designed for the senior governance professionals, executives, and directors reshaping how modern boards navigate in an increasingly complex global landscape.Against tough economic headwinds, geopolitical volatility, and...

2025-10-29 1:00 PM EDT

GPC Announces the Shortlisted Companies for the 2025 Excellence in Governance Awards

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 30, 2025) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) unveils the shortlist of finalists for the 2025 Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs). In its 12th year now, the EGAs recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in governance within Canadian organizations and individuals across various sectors.The 2025 EGA shortlisted companies in each category:EngagementCIBCATB FinancialSustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)/...

2025-07-30 11:46 AM EDT

GPC Launches Its New 'GPC Connect App' and Celebrates the 3rd Annual National Governance Professionals Day on March 26th

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2025) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) celebrates the 3rd Annual National Governance Professionals Day (GP Day) on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Marked as the last Wednesday of March each year, National Governance Professionals Day was launched with an aim to bring awareness and to celebrate Canadian Governance Professionals for their outstanding contributions to ensuring excellence in governance in Canadian organizations.This year's theme,...

2025-03-26 11:49 AM EDT

Governance Professionals of Canada Announces and Congratulates the Winners of The 2024 Excellence in Governance Awards

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 8, 2024) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) announced the winners of the 2024 Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs)/Prix d'excellence en gouvernance, at its 11th annual awards ceremony on November 7th at the Carlu in Toronto.To learn more about the EGAs: http://www.gpcana

2024-11-08 12:25 PM EST

Governance Professionals of Canada Launches Mentorship Program to Empower Future Governance Leaders

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 18, 2024) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is proud to announce the launch of its mentorship program aimed at empowering the next generation of governance leaders. In today's governance landscape in Canada, mentorship programs play a crucial role in fostering effective leadership and enhancing board effectiveness. As organizations face complex and rapid change, an experienced mentor can guide emerging leaders in navigating challenges by...

2024-10-18 10:49 AM EDT

GPC Announces the Shortlisted Companies for the 2024 Excellence in Governance Awards

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2024) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is pleased to announce the shortlisted companies for the 2024 Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs). This year marks a significant milestone for GPC, as we also celebrate our 30th year as an organization focused on supporting and guiding Canadian governance practitioners.In its 11th year now, the EGAs recognize and shine a light on the important contribution that organizations, their Boards and...

2024-08-07 1:41 PM EDT

Governance Professionals of Canada Is Pleased to Announce That the Call for Nominations for the 11th Annual Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs) is Now OPEN

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 29, 2024) - Governance Professionals of Canada is pleased to announce that the call for nominations for the 11th Annual Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs) is now OPEN.The prestigious awards are set to take place at The Carlu in Toronto on November 7, 2024 to celebrate leaders in the field of governance. This year marks a significant milestone for GPC, as we also celebrate 30 wonderful years in supporting and guiding Canadian governance...

2024-04-29 1:59 PM EDT

Governance Professionals of Canada Celebrates 2nd Annual National Governance Professionals Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2024) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) celebrates the 2nd Annual National Governance Professionals Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, along with its 30th anniversary year, and is doing so under the theme - "Three decades of excellence: Honoring governance professionals in shaping a resilient future".Marked as the last Wednesday of March each year, National Governance Professionals Day was launched with an aim to bring awareness and to...

2024-03-26 11:10 AM EDT

Governance Professionals of Canada Announces and Congratulates the Winners of the 2023 Excellence in Governance Awards

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 9, 2023) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) announced the winners of the 2023 Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs)/Prix d'excellence en gouvernance at its 10th annual awards ceremony on November 8th at the Carlu in Toronto. To learn more about the EGAs:

2023-11-09 11:51 AM EST

Governance Professionals of Canada Announces Shortlisted Companies for the 10th Excellence in Governance Awards

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 22, 2023) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is delighted to announce the shortlisted companies for the highly anticipated 2023 Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs).The EGAs are now in their 10th year of recognizing and celebrating outstanding achievements in governance within Canadian organizations across various sectors.This year's shortlisted companies represent a diverse range of industries, demonstrating a commitment to excellence...

2023-09-22 10:59 AM EDT

Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) Launches the 'Path to CGO: GP Career Advancement and Benchmarking Tool' at the 25th Annual Corporate Governance Conference

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2023) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) launched its much-awaited self-assessment tool for governance professionals at its 25th Annual Corporate Governance Conference in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (held from August 13th -15th, 2023). The 'Path to CGO: GP Career Advancement and Benchmarking Tool' was unveiled with the purpose of identifying the pivotal skills necessary for advancing to a senior-level governance position,...

2023-08-16 10:39 AM EDT

GPC Launches 'National Governance Professionals Day'

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 29, 2023) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is proud to announce the launch of the National Governance Professionals Day today, on March 29, 2023 in collaboration with the Institute of Governance. Going forward, this day will be celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of March. The National Governance Professionals Day is dedicated to recognizing the vital role that governance professionals play in organizations across Canada and their...

2023-03-29 9:00 AM EDT

March 29th, 2023, Will Mark the First National 'Governance Professionals Day' in Canada

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 16, 2023) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural National Governance Professionals Day, which is to be celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of March. This initiative, created by Governance Professionals of Canada, will serve as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the role of governance professionals across all organizations in Canada. The inaugural 'National Governance Professionals Day'...

2023-03-16 9:00 AM EDT

Governance Professionals of Canada Announces and Congratulates the Winners of the 2022 Excellence in Governance Awards

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 18, 2022) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) announces the winners of the 2022 Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs)/Prix d'excellence en gouvernance.To learn more about the EGAs: http://www.gpcanada.org/EGATo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:

2022-11-18 12:00 PM EST

Governance Professionals of Canada Announces the Shortlisted Companies for the 2022 Excellence in Governance Awards

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 15, 2022) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2022 Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs).GPC’s 2022 Excellence in Governance AwardsTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:

2022-09-15 1:15 PM EDT

Nominations Are Now Open For The 2022 Excellence in Governance Awards

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 21, 2022) - The nominations for the Governance Professionals of Canada's 2022 Excellence in Governance Awards/Prix d'excellence en gouvernance (EGAs) are now open. Submit your EGA nomination by June 30, 2022To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:

2022-04-21 12:00 PM EDT

Governance Professionals of Canada Announces and Congratulates the Winners of the 2021 Excellence in Governance Awards

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 5, 2021) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) announces the winners of the 2021 Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs).EGA LogoTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:

2021-11-05 1:04 PM EDT

Governance Professionals of Canada Announces the Shortlisted Companies of the 2021 Excellence in Governance Awards

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2021) - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is pleased to announce the shortlisted companies for the 2021 Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs).EGA LogoTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:

2021-09-08 3:15 PM EDT

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