Governance Solutions Inc.

10/14/2026

What are the best approaches to planning for the future when the future is uncertain?

And what is the best approach to changing course when a new reality does arrive?

Join us to find out! Tuesday, October 6, at 1pm (ET)

Sign up at www.governancesolutions.ca/Rapidly

10/05/2026

You don’t have to love numbers to understand what they’re telling you – and ask better questions.

The Basics in Financial Literacy for Non-Financial Leaders is a four-week live online program covering the fundamentals of growth, profit, cash and capital through practical learning and board simulations.

Learn more: www.governancesolutions.ca/basics

10/02/2026

When is the right time for a director on a board moving from operations to oversight to take on a professional governance designation?

What’s the value in a designation if you’ve already been serving on a board for years? And what’s the actual difference between the various offerings?

Join us and find out! Tuesday, October 6, at 1pm (ET)

Sign up at www.governancesolutions.ca/designation

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

Board Oversight of Operational and Infrastructure Risks

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

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

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.

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

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

Your guide to success in the boardroom with practical advice, innovative governance tools, plus accessible education and certification.

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