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Richard Leblanc is a dynamic speaker who has been called upon by the media to give his views on board and individual director effectiveness across all sectors and industries. In demand by corporations and associations across Canada and beyond, Professor Leblanc uses his extensive knowledge and research in governance to assist corporations and individuals alike in understanding and anticipating best corporate governance practices. He has studied the boards and interviewed directors of Fortune 500 companies, as well as training regulators and directors from Central and South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Virtual Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, November 1, 2024 (forthcoming).

Virtual Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, June 7, 2024 (forthcoming).

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, May 13-14, 2024 (forthcoming).

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, April 15-16, 2024 (forthcoming).

Virtual Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, March 22, 2024 (forthcoming).

Educator, “Auditing Disinformation and Misinformation”, inboard training, Office of Auditor General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, March 18, 2024 (forthcoming).

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, March 4-5, 2024 (forthcoming).

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for womens’ shelter organization, Toronto, February 20, 2024 (forthcoming).

Educator, “Auditing Procurement”, inboard training, Office of Auditor General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, January 31, 2024.

Educator, “Best Practices for Club Governance,” inboard training for golf club, Brampton, Ontario, January, 2024.

Virtual Advisor, “Governance of Regulatory Organization (Customized)”, inboard advice for nuclear organization, Toronto, December 13, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, December 11, 12, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Governance of Conflicts of Interest (Customized)”, inboard training for investment boards of directors, Toronto, December 6, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, December 4, 5, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “University Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for Ontario university board of governors, Toronto, November 18, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Best Voluntary Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for national board of directors, Toronto, Canada, November 17, 2023.

Educator, “Auditing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”, inboard training, Office of Auditor General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, November 14, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Topics in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick, Toronto, Ontario, November 7, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, November 1, 2, 2023.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, October 27, 2023.

Keynote Speaker, “Audit Committee Oversight of Internal Audit,” MNP LLP and Institute of Corporate Directors, Regina, Saskatchewan, October 26, 2023.

Educator, “Best Practices for Club Governance,” inboard training for golf club, Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for womens’ shelter organization, Toronto, October 19, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for Ontario chapter of women in a certain industry organization, Toronto, October 17, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, October 2, 3, 2023.

Educator, “Advanced Not-for-Profit Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard technology company board training, Toronto, Ontario, September 13, 28, 2023.

Educator, “Procurement Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard insurance company board training, Toronto, Ontario, September 21, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for Canadian music organization, Toronto, September 21, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Governance Over Culture and Organizational Change (Customized)”, inboard training for insurance organization, Toronto, September 19, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, September 12-13, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Governance of Regulatory Organization (Customized)”, inboard training for nuclear organization, Toronto, September, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, July 26-27, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Cooperative Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for agricultural cooperative body, Guelph, Ontario, June 22, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “University Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for educational organization, Toronto, June 15, 2023.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, June 9, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, June 8, 9, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-Profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for children charitable organization, Toronto, June 7, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, June 5, 6, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Governance Training on Strategic Role of the Board (Customized)”, inboard training for agency organization, Toronto, May 16, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Governance Training for Senior Management (Customized)”, inboard training for agency organization, Toronto, April 20, 2023.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, March 24, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Governance over Dis- and Misinformation,” Internal Controls Conference, March 8, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, March 2, 3, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “School Trustee Orientation (Customized)”, inboard training for educational organization, Toronto, February 14, 2023.

Educator, “Media Relations and Reputation Management (Customized)”, training for CEOs, Toronto, Ontario, February 2, 2023.

Educator, “Professional and Business Ethics”, inboard training, Office of Attorney General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, January 31, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Crisis and Emergency Practice Governance,” Internal Controls Conference, January 25, 2023.

Educator, “Emerging Technologies for Auditors”, inboard training, Office of Attorney General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, January 24, 2023.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for airport authority, Toronto, Ontario, January 23, 2023.

Educator, “Auditing Data Integrity and Cyber Security Internal Controls”, inboard training, Office of Attorney General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, January 17, 2023.

Educator, “Best Practices for Club Governance,” inboard training for golf club, Toronto, Ontario, January 14, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for womens’ shelter organization, Toronto, January 11, 2023.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for womens’ shelter organization, Toronto, January 10, February 21, March 21, 2023.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, December 14-15, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Governance Training for Senior Management (Customized)”, inboard training for educational organization, Toronto, December 14, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Cooperative Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for state agricultural cooperative body, Toronto, December 13, December 20, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “School Trustee Orientation (Customized)”, inboard training for educational organization, Toronto, December 5, 2022.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, December 1-2, 2022.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard British Columbia credit union board training, Toronto, Ontario, November 18, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “School Trustee Orientation (Customized)”, inboard training for educational organization, Toronto, November 14, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Agency Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for legal assistance organization, Toronto, November 3, 2022.

Virtual Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, November 2, 2022.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Prince Edward Island, Toronto, Ontario, October 28, 2022.

Governance Summit Speaker, “Best Practices for Club Governance,” Canadian Society of Club Managers, Toronto, Ontario, October 6, 2022.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, October 5, 7, 2022.

Educator, “Best Contract Law Practices”, inboard training, Office of Attorney General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, October 4 and 11, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Agency Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for transportation organization, Toronto, October 4, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for womens’ shelter organization, Toronto, October 3, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for educational organization, Toronto, September 26, 2022.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, September 19-20, 2022.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard municipal hydro board training, Toronto, Ontario, September 15, 2022.

Keynote Speaker, Portfolio Management Association of Canada, Governance Webinar (customized), September 7, 2022.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard insurance company board training, Toronto, Ontario, August 18-19, 2022.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for federally regulated financial institution, Toronto, Ontario, August 18, 2022.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for Ontario agency organization, Toronto, Ontario, August 4, 2022.

Educator, “Best CEO Succession Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for automobile organization, Toronto, Ontario, July 22, 2022.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, July 14-15, 2022.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard Alberta credit union board training, Toronto, Ontario, June 24, 2022.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard Minnesota credit union board training, Toronto, Ontario, June 22, 2022.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard British Columbia credit union board training, Toronto, Ontario, June 18, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for regulatory organization, Toronto, June 9, 2022.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, June 2, 2022.

Educator, “Fiduciary Duty (Customized)”, inboard not-for-profit board training, Toronto, Ontario, May 25, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for charitable organization, Toronto, May 14, 2022.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, May 11-12, 2022.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick, Toronto, Ontario, May 10, 2022.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for healthcare organization, Burlington, Ontario, May 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Agency Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for provincial organization board of directors, Toronto, March 30, 2022.

Virtual Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, March 23, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-Profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for provincial organization board of directors, Toronto, February 23, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for Toronto international arts organization, Toronto, February 22, 2022.

Virtual Facilitator, “Strategic Planning (Customized)”, inboard training for Ontario agency executives and board of directors, Toronto, February 17, 2022.

Virtual Speaker and Panel Facilitator, “Your First Directorship, Questions to Ask Before You Accept, and Being Effective Once You Accept”, Global Retail Marketing Association, Treasure Island, FL, February 15, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for global not for profit directors, Toronto, February 16, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Not-for-Profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for national technology board of directors, Toronto, January 27, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Corporate Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for Ontario university board of governors, Toronto, January 20, 2022.

Educator, “Anti-Corruption (Customized)”, inboard training for regulatory body, Toronto, January 14, 2022.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices for Utility Companies (Customized)”, inboard training for municipal utility board of directors, Toronto, January 13, 2022.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices for Advisory Boards (Customized)”, inboard training for provincial board of directors, Toronto, January 12, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Not for Profit Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for national health care association body, Toronto, January 10-12, 2022.

Virtual Educator, “Corporate Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for state agricultural cooperative body, Toronto, December 22, 2021.

Virtual Educator, “Social Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for state agricultural cooperative body, Toronto, December 15, 2021.

Virtual Educator, “Environmental Governance (Customized)”, inboard training for state agricultural cooperative body, Toronto, December 8, 2021.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, December 7-8, 2021.

Virtual Educator, “Management Reporting to a Board (Customized)”, inboard training for provincial agency, Toronto, December 2, 2021.

Educator, “Best Practice Governance for Elected Officers, Standing Committees and In Camera Meetings Customized)”, inboard training for national labor board of directors, Toronto, November 15, 2021.

Educator, “Best ESG Practices for Technology Companies (Customized)”, inboard training for national technology board of directors, Toronto, November 12, 2021.

Virtual Keynote Speaker, “Governance for Management Consultants,” CMC Ontario and CMC Canada, Toronto, November 10, 2021.

Virtual Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, November 4, 2021.

Keynote Speaker, “Governance of Internal Controls Over ESG, Cyber, COVID,” Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, Ontario, October 26, 2021.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, October 7-8, 2021.

Educator, “Legal and Regulatory Environment (Customized)”, inboard training for regulatory body, Toronto, September 21, 2021.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, September 15-16, 2021.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for private American board of directors, Toronto, September 14, 2021.

Educator, “Audit Committees (Customized)”, inboard training for regulatory body, Toronto, September 13, 2021.

Educator, “Ethical Business Conduct (Customized)”, inboard training for regulatory body, Toronto, September 10, 2021.

Virtual Speaker, “Best Behavioural Corporate Governance Practices,” 2021 CUES Director Training, Toronto, September, 2021.

Educator, “Best Non-Profit Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for Ontario not-for-profit board of directors, Toronto, August 20, 2021.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for national crown New Zealand board of directors, Toronto, July 27, 2021.

Educator, “Strategic Retreat (Customized)”, inboard orientation training for provincial crown board of directors, Toronto, July 8, 2021.

Educator, “Strategic Governance Session (Customized)”, inboard training for provincial crown board of directors, Toronto, July 8, 2021.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, July 7 and 9, 2021.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for provincial crown board of directors, Toronto, July 7, 2021.

Educator, “Robert’s Rules of Order (Customized)”, inboard training for national board of directors, Toronto, June 28, 2021.

Speaker, “Current Developments in Corporate Governance,” Electricity Distributors Association, Toronto, Ontario, June 17, 2021.

Virtual Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, June 3, 2021.

Educator, “Best Organizational Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard education training for provincial educational institution board of directors, Toronto, May 26, 2021.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-5, 2021.

Educator, “Best ESG and Cyber Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard orientation training for provincial crown board of directors, Toronto, April 15, 2021.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, March 22-23, 2021.

Educator, “Director Duties and Responsibilities (Customized)”, inboard national organization governance training, Toronto, Ontario, March 13, 2021.

Virtual Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Toronto, Ontario, March 11, 2021.

Educator, “Best Organizational Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard orientation training for national arts not for profit organization board of directors, Toronto, March 3, 2021.

Educator, “Effective Negotiations and Meetings” Office of Auditor General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, March 1, 2021.

Educator, “International CEO and Director Succession and Assessment,” Caribbean Director Certification Program, Virtual Training, February 25, 2021.

Educator, “Director Duties and Responsibilities (Customized)”, inboard national organization governance training, Toronto, Ontario, February 17, 2021.

Educator, “Auditing Climate Change and Technology” Office of Auditor General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, February 16, 2021.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, February 10-11, 2021.

Educator, “Best Organizational Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard orientation training for Indigenous association board of directors, Toronto, February 8 and 18, 2021.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, insurance organization board of directors training, Toronto, Ontario, February 5, 2021.

Educator, “Auditing Climate Change and Technology” Office of Auditor General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, January 18, 2021.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, January 12-13, 2021.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, December 10-11, 2020.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard regulatory organization strategic governance training, Toronto, Ontario, December 3, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, December 2-3, 2020.

Webinar Facilitator, “Stewarding the Chair-CEO Relationship - New Board Chairs,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, November 24, 2020.

Webinar Facilitator, “Stewarding the Chair-CEO Relationship - Experienced Board Chairs,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, November 24, 2020.

Webinar Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, security organization board of directors training, Toronto, Ontario, November 21, 2020.

Educator, “Auditing in the Public Sector and COVID-19 Environment” Office of Auditor General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, November 20, 2020.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard regulatory organization governance training, Toronto, Ontario, November 17, 2020.

Webinar Facilitator, “Risk Oversight Priorities During COVID-19 - New Board Chairs,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, November 9, 2020.

Webinar Facilitator, “Risk Oversight Priorities During COVID-19 - Experienced Board Chairs,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, November 9, 2020.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, organization board of directors training, Toronto, Ontario, 6/13 November, 2020.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard private company governance training, Toronto, Ontario, November 6, 2020.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, November 5, 2020.

Webinar Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls,” Internal Controls Conference, October 27, 2020.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, organization board of directors training, Toronto, Ontario, 23/30 October, 2020.

Webinar Facilitator, “Strategic Oversight in a Hyper-Changing Environment - New Board Chairs,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, October 21, 2020.

Webinar Facilitator, “Strategic Oversight in a Hyper-Changing Environment - Experienced Board Chairs,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, October 21, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Public Sector Internal Controls,” Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, Ontario, October 15, 2020.

Webinar Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls,” Internal Controls Conference, October 15, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, October 14-15, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, October 5-6, 2020.

Webinar Facilitator, “The Board’s Mandate in Flux - New Board Chairs,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, September 22, 2020.

Webinar Facilitator, “The Board’s Mandate in Flux - Experienced Board Chairs,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, September 22, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, Investor Advisory Panel, Ontario Securities Commission, Toronto, Ontario, September 17, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “A Conversation With Governance Expert Dr Richard Leblanc,” Office Hours, September 15, 2020. See here for session.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, September 14, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, September 1-2, 2020.

Webinar Facilitator, “Board Culture, Anxiety, and the Chair’s Loneliness - New Board Chairs,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, August 31, 2020.

Webinar Facilitator, “Board Culture, Anxiety, and the Chair’s Loneliness - Experienced Board Chairs,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, August 31, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, August 25-26, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Risk Governance During COVID,” Office Hours, August 19, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, August 18-19, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Governance of Self Regulatory Organizations,” Portfolio Management Association of Canada, August 13, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, August 11-12, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, July 23, 2020.

Webinar Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities in the Present Circumstances” The Chartered Director Program, June 2, 2020.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Public Sector Internal Controls,” Internal Controls Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, May 26, 2020 (deferred).

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, security organization board of directors training, Toronto, Ontario, May 26, 2020 (deferred).

Program Speaker, “Advanced Governance Course,” Ontario Hospital Associations, Toronto, 7-8 May, 2020 (deferred).

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, insurance organization board of directors training, Toronto, Ontario, May 4, 2020 (deferred).

Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, April 2, 2020 (deferred).

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard provincial childcare organization board training, Toronto, Ontario, March 29, 2020 (deferred).

Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, March 20, 2020.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, March 5, 2020.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard provincial regulatory organization board training, Toronto, Ontario, March 5, 2020.

Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, February 24, 2020.

Speaker, “Board Chair Peer Dialogue,” Webinar, Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, October 24, 2019, and February 27, 2020.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, city council and ad hoc governance committee, Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, February 25 and March 4, 2020.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard publicly traded cannabis board training, Toronto, Ontario, February 25, 2020.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Vaughan, Ontario, February 20, 2020.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard provincial insurance company board training, Toronto, Ontario, February 19, 2020.

Educator, “Governance Best Practices (Customized)”, inboard provincial credit union board training, Toronto, Ontario, February 8, 2020.

Educator, “The Human Resource Committee of the Board (Customized)”, inboard national not-for-profit organization board training, Toronto, Ontario, January 30, 2020.

Educator, “Best Sporting Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard provincial territorial organization training, webinar, January 28, 30, 2020.

Educator, “Best Strategic Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for transportation organization, London, Ontario, January 25, 2020.

Educator, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance” and “Advanced Corporate Governance," inboard training, Office of Attorney General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, January 23 and 24, 2019.

Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, December 13, 2019.

Educator, “Best Sporting Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard provincial sporting organization training, Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, December 7-8, 2019.

Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, December 6, 2019.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for healthcare organization, Hamilton, Ontario, November 26, 2019.

Educator, “Best Insurance Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard insurance organization training, Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, November 18, 2019.

Educator, “Best Sporting Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard provincial sporting organization training, Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, November 17, 2019.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, November 14, 2019.

Educator, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance” inboard customized training, provincial regulator, Toronto, Ontario, November 7, 2019.

Educator, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance” inboard customized training, large construction company, Toronto, Ontario, November 6, 2019.

Educator, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance” inboard customized training, insurance organization, Toronto, Ontario, November 5, 2019.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for transportation organization, London, Ontario, October 17, 2019.

Educator, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance” inboard customized training, health care organization, Oakville, Ontario, October 4, 2019.

Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, October 2, 2019.

Speaker, “Trends and Key Issues in Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, October 1, 2019.

Speaker, “Best Banking Governance Practices,” 149th Assembly for Bank Directors, Vancouver, British Columbia, September 13-14, 2019.

Program Facilitator, “Governance of Ontario Health Teams,” Ontario Hospital Associations, Toronto, September 7, 2019.

Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, September 3 and 5, 2019.

Educator, “Best Director Peer Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training for national non-profit Board of Directors, Toronto, Canada, August 7, 2019.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, July 26, 2019.

Keynote Speaker, “Best Global Corporate Governance Practices,” Kentucky Credit Union League, Louisville, Kentucky, July 22, 2019.

Educator, “Best Collaborative Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for national crown organization, Toronto, Ontario, June 25, 2019.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for healthcare organization, Hamilton, Ontario, June 18, 2019.

Educator, “Best Credit Union Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for financial institution Boards of Directors, Calgary, Alberta, June 6, 2019.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls,” Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, Ontario, June 4, 2019.

Speaker, “Best Governance Practices by Municipal-Owned Enterprises,” London, Ontario, May 29, 2019.

Educator, “Best Strategic Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for not-for-profit organization, Toronto, Ontario, May 29, 2019.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls,” Public Sector Internal Controls Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, May 26, 2019.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls,” Public Sector Internal Controls Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, May 22, 2019.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for not-for-profit organization, Toronto, Ontario, May 16, 2019.

Keynote Speaker, “Global Governance and What Directors Need to Know,” Medical Professional Liability Association, Portland, Oregon, May 15, 2019.

Educator, “Best Financial Industry Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, credit union board of directors, Portland, Oregon, May 11, 2019.

Program Speaker, “Advanced Governance Course,” Ontario Hospital Associations, Toronto, 9-10 May, 2019.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Scarborough, Ontario, May 1, 2019.

Educator, “Best CEO Succession Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for insurance organization, Cambridge, Ontario, April 23, 2019.

Speaker, “Best CEO Succession Planning Practices,” Institute for Excellence in Governance, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, April 17, 2019.

Speaker, “Governance Essentials Course,” Governance Professionals of Canada, Toronto, Ontario, April 5, 2019.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for national sporting organization, Montreal, Quebec, March 28, 2019.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for real estate regulatory organization, Toronto, Ontario, March 27, 2019.

Educator, federally regulated financial institution, inboard training, Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 21, 2019.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, March 7, 2019.

Keynote Speaker, “Governance of Risk and Compensation,” Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, March 6, 2019.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, March 5, 2019.

Director Peer Assessment Facilitator, federally regulated financial institution, inboard training, Toronto, Ontario, February 25, 2019.

Speaker, “CEO and Chair Governance Workshop,” Department of Agriculture Economics, Kansas State University, Omaha, Nebraska, February 21, 2019.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for healthcare organization, Windsor, Ontario, February 21, 2019.

Educator, “Best Not-for-Profit Association Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, national association, Toronto, Ontario, February 13, 2019.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for healthcare organization, Toronto, Ontario, February 6, 2019.

Educator, “Best Educational Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, university Board of Governors, Thunder Bay, Ontario, February 2, 2019.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Vaughan, Ontario, January 31, 2019.

Keynote Speaker, CAA Canada, Club Chairs, Vice Chairs and CEOs, Sanibel Island, Florida, January 29, 2019.

Educator, “Best Educational Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, university Board of Governors, webinar, January 23, 2019.

Educator, “Best Not-for-Profit Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, not for profit board of directors, Toronto, Ontario, December 17, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, Indigenous board of directors, Toronto, Ontario, December 12, 2018.

Educator, “Best Non Profit Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, provincial sports association, Scarborough, Ontario, December 9, 2018.

Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Scarborough, Ontario, November 23, 2018.

Keynote Speaker, Portfolio Management Association of Canada CEO Networking Dinner, Toronto, November 14, 2018.

Educator, “Best Not-for-Profit Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, not for profit board of directors, Toronto, Ontario, November 7, 2018.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, public company board of directors, Toronto, Ontario, November 6, 2018.

Educator, “Best Global Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, board of directors, Oakland, California, November 4, 2018.

Educator, “Best Financial Industry Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, credit union board of directors, Seattle, Washington, November 3, 2018.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, October 30, 2018.

Speaker, “Advanced Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, October 26, 2018.

Keynote Speaker, “Best Governance Practices in the Mining Industry,” The Mining and Economics Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Toronto, Ontario, October 25, 2018.

Speaker, “Best Talent Governance Practices”, Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, October 25, 2018.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, October 19, 2018.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance Developments, and the Role of Corporate Counsel,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Alberta Chapter, Calgary, Alberta, October 17, 2018.

Keynote Speaker, “Best Practices for Organizational Governance,” Canadian Society of Club Managers, Halifax, Nova Scotia, October 16, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for health care organization, Windsor, Ontario, October 12, 2018.

Keynote Speaker, “Best Global Corporate Governance Practices,” Mountain West Credit Union Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 11, 2018.

Educator, “Best Contract Law Practices”, inboard training, Office of Attorney General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, October 5, 2018.

Keynote Speaker, “Conduct Risk Changing Role of Internal Audit,” Institute of Internal Auditors National Conference, Montreal, Quebec, October 3, 2018.

Educator, “Best Non Profit Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, national sports association, Victoria, British Columbia, Ontario, September 28, 2018.

Keynote Speaker, “Investors’ Assessment of Effective Governance,” Portfolio Management Association of Canada,  National Conference, Toronto, September 27, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for health care organization, Barrie, Ontario, September 24, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for health care organization, Thunder Bay, Ontario, September 22, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices”, inboard training, Office of Attorney General of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, September 21, 2018.

Educator, “Best Financial Industry Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, credit union board of directors, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 19, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for automobile organization, Toronto, Ontario, September 14, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for safety association, Niagara Falls, Ontario, September 13, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard webinar training for health care foundation organization, Windsor, Ontario, September 13, 2018.

Webinar, “Tenets of Good Corporate Governance,” ACCA, Toronto, Ontario, September 10, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for health care organization, Owen Sound, Ontario, September 10, 2018.

Educator, “Best Financial Industry Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, credit union board of directors, Charleston, South Carolina, September 7, 2018.

Educator, “Best Organizational Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, not-for-profit organization, London, Ontario, August 27, 2018.

Educator, “Best Financial Industry Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, credit union board of directors, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, August 9-10, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for nuclear organization, Toronto, Ontario, July 18, 2018.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, June-July, and Fall 2018.

Speaker, “Governance Essentials Course,” Governance Professionals of Canada, Toronto, Ontario, June 16, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for health care organization, London, Ontario, June 14, 2018.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, June 6, 2018.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls,” Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, Ontario, June 5, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for nursing association, Toronto, Ontario, June 4, 2018.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance Developments, and the Role of Corporate Counsel,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Alberta Chapter, Calgary, Alberta, May 29-30, 2018.

Educator, “Best Financial Industry Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, board of directors, Calgary, Alberta, May 24, 2018.

Educator, “Best Financial Industry Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, Federally Regulated Financial Institution board of directors, Toronto, Ontario, May 23, 2018.

Educator, “Best Financial Industry Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, credit union boards of directors, Nappa Valley, California, May 21, 2018.

Educator, “Best Not-for-Profit Governance Practices,” inboard training, not-for-profit board of directors, Hamilton, Ontario, May 7, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for national sporting association, Toronto, Ontario, April 28, 2018.

Educator, “Best Healthcare Governance Practices,” inboard training, healthcare board of directors, Vancouver, British Columbia, April 26-27, 2018.

Educator, “Best Corporate and Crown Governance Practices  (Customized)”, inboard training, national organization, Ottawa, Ontario, April 25, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, Indigenous board of directors, Toronto, Ontario, April 23, 2018.

Educator, “Best Healthcare Governance Practices,” inboard training, healthcare board of directors, Windsor, Ontario, April 21, 2018.

Moderator, “Directors Panel,” Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, April 11, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, Indigenous board of directors, Toronto, Ontario, April 10, 2018.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices  (Customized)”, inboard training, utility organization, Tillsonburg, Ontario, April 3, 2018.

Program Speaker, “Advanced Governance Course,” Ontario Hospital Associations, Toronto, March or April, 2018.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls,” Public Sector Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, Ontario, March 27, 2018.

Educator, “Best Non Profit Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, national mental health association, Ottawa, Ontario, March 27, 2018.

Keynote Speaker, “How to Lead Boards to become Leading Boards,” The Danish Professional Directors Association, Copenhagen, Denmark, February 28, 2018.

Educator, “Best Educational Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, university Board of Governors, Toronto, Ontario, February 27, 2018.

Educator, “Best Association Governance Practices,” inboard training, national food association board of directors, Toronto, Ontario, February 26, 2018.

Speaker, “Best Governance and Accountability Practices,” Ontario Association of School Board Officials, Mississauga, Ontario, February 22-23, 2018.

Educator, “Best Healthcare Governance Practices,” inboard training, healthcare board of directors, Toronto, Ontario, February 15, 2018.

Keynote Speaker, “Best Global Corporate Governance Practices,” 2018 CUES Symposium: A CEO/Chair Exchange, Kauai, Hawaii, 30 January - 1 February 2018.

Educator, “Board Oversight of Culture and Strategy  (Customized)”, inboard training, state owned enterprise, Toronto, Ontario, December 13, 2017.

Educator, “Best Healthcare Governance Practices,” inboard training, healthcare board of directors, Windsor, Ontario, December 5, 2017.

Educator, “Best Regulatory and Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, electricity distribution association, Alliston, Ontario, November 29, 2017.

Speaker, “Key Developments in Corporate Governance,” national insurance conference sponsored by KPMG, November 28, 2017.

Keynote Speaker, "Not for Profit Governance Best Practices," Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario Conference, November 25, 2017.

Panelist, “Fourth Ontario Universities Accounting and Finance Symposium,” Brock and York Universities, Toronto, Ontario, November 23, 2017.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Mississauga, Ontario, November 8, 2017.

Panelist, “The Model of Corporate Governance,” Institute of Corporate Directors, Quebec Chapter, November 2, 2017.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, November 2, 2017.

Educator, “Best Healthcare Governance Practices,” inboard training, healthcare board of directors, Toronto, October 25, 2017.

Educator, “Best Healthcare Governance Practices,” inboard training, healthcare board of directors, Windsor, Ontario, October 20, 2017.

Educator, “Best Agency Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, agency board of directors, Toronto, Ontario, October 17, 2017.

Educator, “Best Educational Governance Practices (Customized),” inboard training, college board of directors, Hamilton, Ontario, October 11, 2017.

Educator, “Best Organizational Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, not-for-profit organization, London, Ontario, September 30, 2017.

Program Speaker, Governance, Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, September 26, 2017.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance Developments, and the Role of Corporate Counsel,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Alberta Chapter, Calgary, Alberta, September 25, 2017.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, public company, Zurich, Switzerland, September 20, 2017.

Panel Chair, “Towards New Governance Strategies for Preventing Corruption: Law, Theory and Practice” conference, Osgoode Professional Development, September 14, 2017.

Speaker, Annual Governance Professionals of Canada Conference, St. John's, Newfoundland, August 22, 2017.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, July 21, 2017.

Speaker, “Governance Essentials Course,” Governance Professionals of Canada, Calgary, Alberta, June, 2017.

Educator, “Best Risk Governance Practices,” inboard training, health technology board of directors, Toronto, June 28, 2017.

Educator, “Best Non Profit Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, sports association, Toronto, Ontario, June 16-18, 2017.

Panelist, ACCA, Ethics and Trust in the Digital Age, June 15, 2017.

Keynote Speaker, “Leading with Diversity and Inclusion: Why Every Company Needs to Get On Board Now,” Canadian Institute, Toronto, Ontario, June 14, 2017.

Speaker, “Governance Essentials Course,” Governance Professionals of Canada, Calgary, Alberta, June 12-13, 2017.

Educator, “Best Organizational Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, not-for-profit organization, Calgary, Alberta, June 12, 2017.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, community retirement association board of directors, Toronto, Ontario, June 8, 2017.

Educator, “Best Board and CEO Succession Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, federally regulated financial institution, Toronto, Ontario, June 7, 2017.

Speaker, “Rules vs Principles: A conversation with Dr Richard Leblanc and Andrew Fastow,” PwC’s CEO and Board of Director Services, June 5, 2017.

Educator, “Women on Boards Exchange Forum”, Blakes (law firm), Toronto, Ontario, May 18, 2017.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for health food company, Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 16, 2017.

Breakfast Speaker, “What Directors and Governance Advisors Need to Know,” accounting and consulting associations, Toronto, Ontario, May 11, 2017.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, law enforcement officers, Toronto, Ontario, May 9, 2017.

Breakfast Speaker, “Corporate Governance: Implications for Domestic Insurance Directors of Foreign-Owned OSFI Regulated Insurance Companies,” KPMG LLP, Toronto, Ontario, May 8, 2017.

Speaker, “Best Governance and Accountability Practices,” Ontario Association of School Board Officials, Niagara Falls, Ontario, May 4-5, 2017.

Guest, Inside America’s Boardrooms, May 1, 2017.

Keynote Speaker, “Best Practices for Public Sector Governance,” Institute of Internal Auditors, Toronto, April 26, 2017.

Educator, “Best Healthcare Governance Practices,” inboard training, healthcare board of directors, Greater Toronto Area, April 18, 2017.

Speaker, “Best Governance Practices,” Institute for Excellence in Governance, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, April 12, 2017.

Moderator, “Governance of Risk,” Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, April 11, 2017.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices,” inboard training, nuclear board of directors, April 11, 2017.

Speaker, “Effective Corporate Governance,” various locations in New Zealand, April 3-7, 2017, Wellington, NZ.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, educational association, Toronto, Ontario, March 6, 2017.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, March 2, 2017.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls,” Public Sector Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, Ontario, February 21, 2017.

Educator, “Best Board - Management Relations Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, global non-profit association, Toronto, Ontario, February 21, 2017.

Educator, “Best CEO Succession and Hire Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, global non-profit association, Denver, Colorado, February 19, 2017.

Program Speaker, “Board Dynamics and Culture - Behaviours That Make or Break Your Board,” Ontario Hospital Associations, Toronto, February 10, 2017.

Co-Speaker, “Risk Oversight and the Role of the Board,” Institute of Corporate Directors, Peel Chapter, January 26, 2017.

Speaker, “Crown Corporate Governance,” Canadian Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, January 25-26, 2017.

Speaker, “Governance Trends for HR Executives,” Mackay CEO Forum, Toronto, Ontario, January 18, 2017.

Educator, “Best Regulatory and Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, regulatory association, Brampton, Ontario, December 15, 2016.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Vaughan, Ontario, December 12, 2016.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, December 8, 2016.

Educator, “Best Non Profit Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, professional association, Toronto, Ontario, December 7, 2016.

Educator, “Best Non Profit Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, health association, Toronto, Ontario, December 6, 2016.

Guest Speaker, “Corporate Governance: Best International and Caribbean Practice,” University of Curacao visit, December 1, 2016.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for sporting association, North West Territories, November 18-20, 2016.

Keynote Speaker, “Investors’ Assessment of Effective Governance,” Portfolio Management Association of Canada,  National Conference, Toronto, November 15, 2016.

Speaker, “Governance Essentials Course,” Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, Toronto, Ontario, November 14-15, 2016.

Speaker, “Thoughts on Key Developments in Executive Compensation and Governance,” 2016 Executive Compensation Governance, New York City, November 2, 2016.

Webcast Speaker, “The Handbook of Board Governance,” Conference Board, New York City, November 2, 2016.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, October 20, 2016.

Speaker, “Best Corporate Governance Practices,” Foro Multilatinas, Santiago de Chile, October 19, 2016.

Speaker, “Governance Essentials Course,” Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, Vancouver, British Columbia, October 12-13, 2016.

Program Speaker, Governance, Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, October 4, 2016.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate and Risk Governance and the Changing Role of Internal Audit,” Institute of Internal Auditors National Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 25-28, 2016.

Speaker, “Best Practice Governance," Barbados Stock Exchange, September 22, 2016.

Moderator, “Enterprise Risk Management in Canadian Health Care Settings,” Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, Toronto, Ontario, September 16, 2016.

Keynote Speaker, “Best Governance Practices”, Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals, Houston Chapter, Houston, Texas, September 14, 2016.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for professional service firm, Toronto, September 13, 2016.

Speaker, “Best Nonprofit Governance,” and “Legal Responsibilities of Directors,” Institute for Excellence in Governance, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, September 8, 2016.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for professional service firm, Vancouver, British Columbia, August 24, 2016.

Co-Moderator, with Professor Errol Mendez, ethics panel discussion with Andrew Fastow, plenary session, Annual Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries’ Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, August 23, 2016.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for municipality, Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, August 9, 2016.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for media company, Toronto, Ontario, July 13, 2016.

Speaker, “Handbook of Board Governance,” SiriusXM Satellite Radio, June 23, 2016. Please listen to interview here.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for health care association, Toronto, Ontario, June 21, 2016.

Keynote Speaker, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for national sporting association, Cornwall, Ontario, June 15, 2016.

Webinar Speaker, “Handbook of Board Governance,” The Directors College, June 14, 2016.

Panelist, “What’s a Company For,” Annual Conference, Responsible Investment Association, June 6, 2016.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Best Practices,” Mexican Stock Exchange Annual Conference, Riviera Maya, Mexico, June 2-3, 2016.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for health food company, Toronto, Ontario, June 1, 2016.

Co-Educator, “Risk Management Oversight,” The Directors College, May 19, 2016.

Chair and moderator, half day conference with senior executives and directors, sponsored by Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, May 18, 2016.

Keynote Speaker, Global Retail Marketing Association’s Executive Leadership Forum, “Marketing Expertise on Boards of Directors,” St. Pete Beach, FL, May 13, 2016.

Educator, “Best Not-for-Profit and For-Profit Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Parry Sound, Ontario, May 3, 2016.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for utility company, Toronto, Ontario, April 28, 2016.

Speaker, “Advanced Risk Governance for Healthcare Boards and Senior Management,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario, April 18, 2016.

Keynote Speaker, “Understanding Your Role as a Board Member: Delineation Between Staff and Board,” Electricity Distributors Association, Toronto, Ontario, April 14, 2016.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, April 14, 2016.

Educator, “Best Healthcare Reputation Risk Governance Practices,” inboard training, healthcare board of directors, March 31, 2016.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, March 23, 2016.

Speaker, “Communicating with the Audit Committee and Board About Risks,” Conference on IT Audit, Governance and Security, Toronto, Ontario, March 21-22, 2016.

Panelist, “Internal Audit War Stories,” Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Continuing Professional Developing event, Toronto, 10 March 2016.

Educator, “Best Not-for-Profit and Sporting Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for national sports organization, Toronto, Ontario, March 6, 2016.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Best Practices,” telecommunications conference, Toronto, Ontario, March 1, 2016.

Speaker, “Governance Oversight of a Culture of Compliance: Promoting Awareness and Accountability” Bribery and Foreign Corruption Conference, Toronto, Ontario, February 25-26, 2016.

Speaker, “Corporate and Risk Governance and the Changing Role of Internal Audit,” Ontario Association of School Board Officials, Mississauga, Ontario, February 25, 2016.

Director Peer Assessment Facilitator, federally regulated financial institution, inboard training, Toronto, Ontario, February 22, 2016.

Speaker, “Risk, and How the Internal Audit Community Can Help Support a Strong Risk Governance ,” Office of the Comptroller General at the Treasury Board of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, week of February 15, 2016.

Master of Ceremonies, not-for-profit organization annual dinner, Toronto, February 6, 2016.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, February 4, 2016.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, February 3, 2016.

Speaker, “Crown Corporate Governance,” Canadian Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, January 27, 2016.

Educator, “Best Health Care Risk Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Thunder Bay, Ontario, January 25, 2016.

Educator, “Best Not-for-Profit and Sporting  Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training for national sports organization, Toronto, Ontario, January 9, 2016.

GuestInside America’s Boardrooms, January 6, 2016. See video here. See also, “Inside America’s Boardrooms - The 8 Most-Watched Episodes.” (Dr. Leblanc is at episode two.)

Educator, “Best Health Care Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Toronto, Ontario, December 10, 2015.

Facilitator, "Shareholder Activism," webinar seminar, Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, December 9, 2015.

Facilitator, Board Diversity, webinar seminar, Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, December 9, 2015.

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Guest, Inside America’s Boardrooms, New York City, December 8, 2015.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Best Practices,” Santiago, Chile, December 2-3, 2015.

Moderator, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, December 1, 2015.

Program Speaker, “Board Dynamics and Culture - Behaviours That Make or Break Your Board,” Ontario Hospital Associations, Toronto, November 20, 2015.

Speaker, “Best Governance and CEO Oversight Practices,” Canadian Olympic Committee, November 19, 2015.

Educator, “Best Health Care Risk Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Toronto, Ontario, November 19, 2015.

Educator, “Best Health Care Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Toronto, Ontario, November 19, 2015.

Speaker, “Leading Developments in Governance and Risk,” Alberta Cattle Feeders Association, Calgary, Alberta, November 18, 2015.

Program Speaker, Governance, Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, November 5, 2015.

Keynote Speaker, “Understanding Your Role as a Board Member: Delineation Between Staff and Board,” Electricity Distributors Association, Toronto, Ontario, November 5, 2015.

Speaker, “Avoiding Ethical Failure: What Does it Really Take” Corporate Ethics Management Council, Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, Ontario, November 4, 2015.

Speaker, “Governance Essentials Course,” Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, Toronto, November 3-4, 2015.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls,” Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, Ontario, November 3, 2015.

Speaker, “Best Internal Audit and Corporate Governance Practices,” Municipal Internal Auditors Association, Niagara Falls, Ontario, October 29, 2015.

Co-Speaker, “Board and Director Evaluations,” Institute of Corporate Directors, Peel Chapter, October 28, 2015.

Keynote Speaker, “Best Practices and Red Flags for Risk Governance,” Institute of Internal Auditors, October 15, 2015.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, October 15, 2015.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, pharmaceutical company, Halifax, Nova Scotia, October 14, 2015.

Speaker, “Governance of Risk,” Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, October 6, 2015.

Educator, “Best Health Care Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Toronto, Ontario, September 30, 2015.

Educator, “Regulatory Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Toronto, Ontario, September 30, 2015.

Speaker, “Best Practice Governance," Barbados Stock Exchange, September 24-25, 2015.

Educator, “Best Integrity and Ethics Practices (Customized),” senior management training for financial institution, Ottawa, Ontario, September 16, 2015.

Educator, “Best Health Care Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Toronto, Ontario, August 24, 2015.

Moderator, “Boardroom Diversity," Annual Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries’ Conference, Montreal, Quebec, August 18, 2015.

Moderator, “Corporate Governance and Tone at the Top," Annual Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries’ Conference, Montreal, Quebec, August 18, 2015.

Co-Speaker, “Corporate Oversight: Building a Strong Framework for Ethics," Annual Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries’ Conference, Montreal, Quebec, August 18, 2015.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, August 15, 2015.

Educator, “Best Anti-Corruption Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Vancouver, British Columbia, August 11, 2015.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, mining company, Vancouver, British Columbia, August 11, 2015.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls,” Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, Ontario, June 9, 2015.

Dinner Speaker, “Key Issues for Audit Committees,” Tapestry Networks, Toronto, Ontario, June 1, 2015.

Speaker, “Governance Essentials Course,” Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, Vancouver, May 28-29, 2015.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls,” Public Sector Internal Controls Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, May 26, 2015.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance Developments and Implications for Risk and Internal Control,” Annual Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, May 26, 2015.

Speaker, “Legal Requirements and Expectations for Risk Management,” Masters Certificate in Risk Management and Business Performance, Schulich School of Business, May 26, 2015.

Panelist, “Shareholder Activism,” Toronto Corporate Governance Exchange, May 21, 2015.

Program Speaker, Governance, Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, May 21, 2015.

Webinar Speaker, “Emerging Trends in Risk Governance,” Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, May 19, 2015.

Speaker, “Best Practice for Internal Auditors,” Institute of Internal Auditors, Toronto Chapter, May 14, 2015.

Co-Speaker, “Bribery and Corruption Guidelines,” Transparency International Canada, May 6, 2015.

Educator, “Best Not-for-Profit Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Thunder Bay, Ontario, May 1, 2015.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, April 23, 2015.

Keynote Speaker, “Investor Stewardship and Corporate Governance,” Ohio PERS, Columbus, Ohio, April 14, 2015.

Speaker, “Board Dynamics / Behaviour in the Boardroom,” Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, April 10, 2014.

Speaker, “Communicating with the Audit Committee about Known and Unknown IT Risks,” Conference on IT Audit, Governance and Security, The Hyatt Regency, Toronto, March 25, 2015.

Speaker, “Tone at the Top: What It Really Means for a Board of Directors,” Ethics and Compliance Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 19, 2015.

Speaker, “Creating a Strategy Focussed Board,” Federated Press Conference, Toronto, Ontario, March 11-12, 2015.

Speaker, “Advanced Risk Governance for Healthcare Boards and Senior Management,” Ontario Hospital Association, February 25 and March 9-10, 2015, Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario, respectively.

Educator, “Best Not-for-Profit Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Toronto, Ontario, March 9, 2015.

Speaker, “Writing and Implementing Policies” 2nd High Level Policy Development Conference, Toronto, February 12-13, 2015.

Master of Ceremonies, not-for-profit organization annual dinner, Toronto, February 7, 2015.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, February 5, 2015.

Keynote Speaker, “Key Trends and Best Practices in Risk and Supply Chain Reporting and Assurance”, Supply Chain Leadership Forum, Toronto, January 30, 2015.

Speaker, Strategy Model in the Premier Governance Series, FCC Services (Farm Credit System), New Orleans, January 13, 2015.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, municipal organization, Toronto, Canada, December 11, 2014.

Speaker, “Ethics and Governance and Accountability Developments for the Legal Profession,” Legal Aid Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 5, 2014.

Speaker, “Governance Oversight of a Culture of Compliance: Promoting Awareness and Accountability” 7th Bribery and Foreign Corruption Conference, Toronto, December 4, 2014.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, pharmaceutical educational organization, Toronto, Canada, November 26, 2014.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance,” Certified General Accountants of Canada, Toronto, Ontario, November 20, 2014.

Trainer, "Complying and Best Practices Associated with the Forthcoming Guidelines." Barbados Stock Exchange, November 13-14, 2014.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance: What Accountants Need to Know,” Certified General Accountants of Canada, Mississauga, Ontario, November 7, 2014.

Program Speaker, Governance, Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, November 5, 2014.

Keynote Speaker, “Board Dynamics / Behaviour in the Boardroom,” Ontario Hospital Association Annual HealthAchieve Convention, Toronto, November 4, 2014.

Speaker, “Governance Essentials Course,” Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, Toronto, November 3-4, 2014.

Speaker, “The Future of Boardroom Governance,” Kravis Leadership Institute, Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California, October 29, 2014.

Educator, “Best Board and Individual Director Assessment Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, educational NFP organization, Toronto, Canada, October 21, 2014.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, October 15, 2014.

Session Speaker, “Social Media Trends: A Survival Guide for Directors,” National Association for Corporate Directors’ Annual Conference, October 12, 2014.

Panelist, “Board Renewal,” Corporate Secretary magazine interactive think tank event, Toronto, October 9, 2014.

Educator, “Best Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, real estate organization, Toronto, Canada, September 23, 2014.

Panelist, “Women on boards discussion and evening,” Davies (downtown Toronto law firm), Toronto, September 22, 2014.

Panelist, "Future of Compensation and Governance," WorldatWork Conference, Toronto, September 18-19, 2014.

Speaker, “Top Trends for Corporate Boards and Directors,” Institute of Corporate Directors, Winnipeg, Manitoba, September 17, 2014.

Webinar Speaker, “Emerging Trends in Governance,” Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, September 15, 2014.

Speaker, “All the Latest Corporate Governance Trends that Directors Need to Know,” 12th Annual Corporate Governance Conference, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, September 10, 2014.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” St. Lucia, June 30, 2014.

Panelist, “Do Women Make Boards Better?,” Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals’ 2014 National Conference, Boston, MA, June 27, 2014.

Educator, “Best Financial Sector Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Toronto, Canada, June  19, 2014.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Key Trends and Issues,” Workers Safety & Compensation Commission, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, June 16, 2014.

Educator, “Best Non Profit Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, sports training association, Montreal, Quebec, June 14, 2014.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance: What Accountants Need to Know,” Certified General Accountants of Canada, Mississauga, Ontario, May 26, 2014.

Speaker, "Putting Students in a Box So They Achieve Your Learning Objectives," for the second annual teaching and learning conference, York University Teaching in Focus, May 22, 2014.

Speaker, “Top Trends and Issues in Governance, for Crown Corporations,” Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, May 15, 2014.

Speaker, “Best Corporate Governance Practices for Owner Operators," Michigan, May 14-15, 2014.

Program Speaker, Governance, Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, May 5, October 29, November 5, 2014.

Speaker, “Governance Essentials Course,” Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, Calgary, Alberta, May 29-30, 2014.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, April 24, 2014 .

Speaker, Shareholder Activism, Best Practices, in board training, Toronto, April 9, 2014.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, regional scientific research development and management company, Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 25, 2014.

Speaker, The Sri Lankan Accountants Association of Canada, Barrie, Ontario, March 8, 2014.

Facilitator/Speaker, Strategy Model, FCC Services (Farm Credit System), Portland, Oregon, March 4, 2014.

Facilitator/Speaker, selected by CEOs for the Strategy Model in the Premier Governance Series, FCC Services (Farm Credit System), location TBD,February 27-28, 2014.

Speaker, “Key to Success" (theme), Golden Key Canadian Conference, Toronto, February 15, 2014.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, February 6, April 24, October 16, 2014.

Webinar Speaker, “Board Diversity / Women on Boards,” Ontario Hospital Association, February, 2014.

Speaker, "Ethics Governance from a Public Sector Senior Executive Perspective," Integrity Risk Management in the Public Sector, Annual Conference, 30-31 January, 2014.

Speaker, “Evaluation and Remuneration of Directors,” Inaugural Corporate Governance Conference, Panamanian Institute of Corporate Governance, Panama City, Panama, January 23, 2014 (via Skype).

Webinar Speaker, "Strategic Relationships," Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), January 14, 2014.

Webinar Speaker, “Governance and Risk,” Conference Board of Canada, December 18, 2013.

Trainer, "Ethics and Responsibilities of Inhouse Counsel," Canadian military lawyers, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Kingston, Ontario, December 12-13, 2013.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Developments and Implications for Risk and Internal Control,” Annual Internal Controls Conference, Toronto,December 3, 2013.

Trainer, "Complying and Best Practices Associated with the Forthcoming Guidelines." Barbados Stock Exchange, November 21, 2013.

Dinner Speaker, Corporate Governance and Accountability, Certified Managment Accountants Ontario, Georgian Bay District, Barrie, Ontario, November 19, 2013.

Program Speaker, Governance, Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, November 14, 2013.

Panelist, “2020 Women on Board NYC event,” NYC Chapter of 2020 Women on Boards, New York, November 12, 2013.

Speaker, “Governance Essentials Course,” Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, Toronto, November 7-8, 2013.

Program Speaker, Governance (Intermediate), Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, November 6, 2013.

Speaker, “The Board's Role in Risk and Strategy" and "Board Recruiting, Board Evaluation, Education and Succession,” Bank Director’s Certification Program, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, November 1, 2, respectively, 2013.

Educator, "Corporate Governance," Canadian institutional shareholder, November-December, 2014.

Panelist, Board Gender Diversity, Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, October 22, 2013.

Webinar Speaker, “Corporate Governance and Internal Controls,” Certified General Accountants of Canada, October 17, 2013.

Social Media Lab and Speaker, "NACD Board Leadership Conference," National Association of Corporate Directors, Washington, DC, October 13-15, 2013.

Professional Development Speaker, “Leading and Emerging Developments in Corporate Governance,” Certified General Accountants of Ontario Professional Development, Toronto, October 11, 2013.

Trainer, workshop leader, "Best Governance Practices for Credit Union Leaders," in collaboration with an advisory firm, Toronto, October 9, 2013.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, October 3, 2013.

Panelist, Corporate Secretary magazine interactive think tank event, Toronto, October 2, 2013.

Speaker, “Role of Ethics in Your Investigation,” Conducting Regulatory Investigations Conference, Ottawa, September 25, 2013.

Panelist, “Ethics: Rethinking on Corporate Philosophy and Morality by Corporate Directors,” Institute for Corporate Directors, Toronto, September 19, 2013(forthcoming). See here for the marketing release.

Honored Speaker, "Board Dynamics Breakfast: Does Your Board Dynamics Help or Hurt Your Board?," Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance, University of Texas at Dallas, September 18, 2013 (forthcoming).

Plenary Panel and Workshop Speaker, “Corporate Governance - Where Are On The Continuum of Change and Where Are We Heading?" and "Executive Compensation and Pay for Performance,” respectively, 15th Annual Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries’ Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 19, 21, 2013.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training ordered and approved by the Superior Court of Justice, religious institution, Toronto, August 23, and September 3, 2013.

Webinar Panelist, “Global Governance Review: Canada,” Governance Exchange, ISS, June 19, 2013.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Developments and Implications for Risk and Internal Control,” Annual Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, June 18, 2013.

In-Board Educator, national not for profit organization on best NFP governance practices, June 1, 2013, Montreal, Quebec.

Plenary Speaker, “What academics study, regulators regulate & proxy advisors measure: Do these variables enhance governance quality or predict shareholder value?” Joint Canadian and French Academic Accounting Associations Conference, Montreal, June 1, 2013.

Panelist, “Best Practice for Internal Auditors,” Institute of Internal Auditors, Toronto, May 31, 2012.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Developments and Implications for Risk and Internal Control,” Annual Public Sector Internal Controls Conference, Ottawa, May 28, 2013.

Program Speaker, Governance (Advanced), Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, May 8, 2013.

Speaker, “Effective CEO/Board Relationships," Rural and Northern Health Care Governance Workshop, Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, May 7, 2013.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3 - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, April 25, 2013.

Conference Chair“Board and CEO Assessment,” 19th Annual Conference, Toronto, April 10-11, 2013.

Speaker, “The Board's Role in Risk and Strategy" and "Board Recruiting, Board Evaluation, Education and Succession,” Bank Director’s Certification Program, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, March 22, 23, respectively, 2013.

Speaker, “Audit Committee Priorities,” The Chartered Director Program, Module 3(33) - Oversight and Finance, Niagara on the Lake, February 8, 2013.

Conference Speaker, “Enabling the Board to be Strategic, and the Role of the Corporate Secretary,” Co-operative Corporate Secretaries Conference, Toronto, February 5, 2013.

Master of Ceremonies, not-for-profit organization annual dinner, Toronto, February 2, 2013.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance Developments,” Institute for Corporate Directors, York Region group, Toronto, January 31, 2013.

Luncheon Speaker, “Strategies for Enhancing Diversity on Your Board,” Crown Corporate Governance, Canadian Institute’s 9th Annual Forum, Ottawa, January 28, 2013.

Facilitator/Speaker, selected by CEOs for the Strategy Model in the Premier Governance Series, FCC Services (Farm Credit System), Phoenix, AZ, January 24, 2013.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, financial institution, Caribbean region, December 12, 2012.

Webinar Speaker, “Recruiting, Developing, Assessing and Retiring Non-for-Profit Directors,” Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, Toronto, December 6, 2012.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, federal crown corporation, Toronto, December 5, 2012.

Professional Development Speaker, “Leading and Emerging Developments in Corporate Governance,” Certified General Accountants of Ontario Professional Development, Toronto, November 21, 2012.

Speaker, Canadian Electrical Association’s Internal Audit and ERM Conference, Toronto, November 15, 2012.

Facilitator/Speaker, selected by CEOs for the revised Strategy Model in the Premier Governance Series, FCC Services (Farm Credit System), Tempe, Arizona, November 14, 2012.

Program Speaker, Governance (Intermediate), Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, November 13, 2012.

Concurrent Session Speaker, “Recent Changes in Corporate Governance,” Certified General Accountants of Ontario Annual Conference, Toronto, November 9, 2012.

Educator, “What Directors Expect from Management and What Management Expects from the Board”, and “Board Recruiting, Board Evaluation, Education and Succession,” 2012 Directors Certification Program, Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance, University of Texas at Dallas, November 2-3, 2012.

Panelist, “Ontario Securities Commission Dialogue 2012: Boards of Directors: Evolving Expectations in Corporate Governance” October 30, 2012, Toronto.

Panelist, “Good Governance: Is it Good Business,” Corporate Governance for 2012: Shareholder Engagement, Governance Seminar, Lexpert, Calgary, October 16, and Toronto, October 24, 2012.

Speaker, “Board Recruitment, Diversity and Assessment,” Leadership Montréal and Le Collège des administrateurs de sociétés, Montreal, October 22, 2012.

Speaker and Co-Chair, “Creating a Compliant Culture,” Corporate Governance and Risk Forum 2012 - Legal Week, St Pancras, London, October 18, 2012.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Developments and Implications for Risk and Internal Control”, Annual Internal Controls Conference, Calgary, October 16, 2012.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, agricultural organization, Calgary, October 15, 2012.

Panelist, “Mandatory quotas in the boardroom & the corporate secretary’s role in promoting boardroom diversity,” Corporate Secretary magazine interactive think tank event, Toronto, October 11, 2012.

Max Hopper Speaker, “How Effective Boards Communicate Inside the Boardroom and with Investors: What Really Happens Inside the Boardroom” Tenth Annual Corporate Governance Conference, Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, October 4, 2012.

Speaker, “Clarifying the Ethics of Regulatory Investigations,” Conducting Regulatory Investigations Conference, Ottawa, September 28, 2012.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, Ontario provincial governmental organization, Toronto, September 27, 2012.

Speaker, “Engagement Strategies for Boards of Directors,” HR Summit 2012: Engagement Strategies for Uncertain Times, The Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, Ontario, September 24-25, 2012.

Luncheon Discussant, “Activist Investing,” ITG Canada Corp., Toronto, September 21, 2012.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance: Implications for Internal Controls,” Financial Management Institute of Canada, Ontario Chapter, Toronto, September 19, 2012.

CEO and Board Member Roundtable Facilitator, “Building and Sustaining Effective Boards,” McDermott Library, University of Texas at Dallas, September 5, 2012.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Developments and Implications for Risk and Internal Control”, Annual Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, June 19, 2012.

Educator, “Best Corporate Governance and Integrity Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, energy organization, Chicago, June 13-14, 2012.

Keynote Speaker, “Power of One: Effective Organizational Governance Practices”, CAA National Annual Meeting, Canadian Automobile Association, Winnipeg, June 4, 2012.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends, Risk Governance, and Board Reporting and Assurance of Internal Controls,” Public Sector Internal Controls Conference, Ottawa, May 29, 2012.

Panelist, “The Importance of Governance and Internal Audit’s Role,” Institute of Internal Auditors, Toronto, May 25, 2012.

Co-Moderator, “Board Dynamics,” Institute of Corporate Directors, Toronto, May 11, 2012.

Educator, “Best Organizational Governance Practices (Customized)”, inboard training, health care organization, Toronto, April 19, 2012.

Keynote Speaker, “Strategic Governance Issues,” Performance Audit Symposium, Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors, Toronto, April 17, 2012.

Program Speaker, Governance (Intermediate), Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, March 29, 2012.

Speaker, “Boardroom of the Future”, Séminaire for its administrateurs de sociétés certifiés (ASC), Collège des administrateurs de sociétés (CAS), Montreal, Quebec, March 21, 2012.

Speaker, “Board Recruiting, Board Evaluation, Education and Succession,” Bank Director’s Certification Program, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, March 9, 2012. See here for the news release.

Panelist, Preparing to Serve “Inside the Boardroom,” The Board Connection, Dallas, March 8, 2012.

Speaker, “How to Create Effective Nonprofit Boards: The Necessity of Governance and Leadership,” Not For Profit Program, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, March 6, 2012. Please click here for slides.

Master of Ceremonies, not-for-profit organization annual dinner, Toronto, February 4, 2012.

Speaker, Director Leadership Conference, Management Roles vs. Board Roles, Colorado Springs, CO, December 6-8, 2011.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls”, 16th Annual Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, December 6, 2011.

Speaker, “Developments in Private Sector Governance and the Implications for Federal Crown Corporations,” Annual Workshop of Crown corporation Chairs and CEOs, Ottawa, Ontario, November 22, 2011.

Moderator, “Role of the Lead Director,” North Texas (Dallas) Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (“NACD”), Dallas, October 11, 2011.

Speaker, Health Care Governance Forum, Best Practice in Board Director Recruitment, Toronto, September 24, 2011.

Speaker, Catalyst Corporate Governance Inaugural Symposium, Women Board Directors’ Influence on Corporate Governance, Firm Performance, Economies and Societies, Toronto, September 22-23, 2011.

Speaker, Research Symposium, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, August 26-27, 2011.

Keynote Speaker, “50 Nuggets in 60 Minutes – 2011 Comprehensive Corporate Governance Update”, 13th Annual Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries’ Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, August 21-24, 2011.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance Trends and Implications for Internal Controls”, 15th Annual Internal Controls Conference, Toronto, June 21-22, 2011.

Program Speaker, Introductory Session, ‘Get on Board’ Education Program, Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, May 19, 2011.

Moderator and Panelist, “Governance Initiatives: Navigating in Changing Times,” JD/MBA Students’ Association Conference, Toronto, March 25, 2011.

Keynote Speaker, “Board Recruitment, Development and Assessment for Not-for-Profit Organizations ~ in the Context of University Governance,” Council of Ontario University Secretaries’ Annual Conference, University of Windsor (co-hosted by UWindsor and Wilfrid Laurier University), March 24, 2011.

Master of Ceremonies, not-for-profit organization annual dinner, Toronto, February 5, 2011.

Speaker, “Above Board”, Cannexus National Career Development Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, January 24-26, 2011.

Board Workshop Speaker, “Best Practices for Boards in Regulated Industries,” Technical Standards & Safety Authority, December 16, 2010.

Panelist, “Plenary Session 9: How to Measure What Really Counts,” 10th European Corporate Governance Conference, GUBERNA, Brussels, December 6, 2010.

Speaker, “Duties of Boards and Directors,” Family Day Care Services, Toronto, Ontario, November 24, 2010.

Speaker, “Board Effectiveness,” Leadership in Governance, Canadian Co-operative Association, Waterloo, Ontario, November 18, 2010.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance Guideline” and “Board of Director’s Assessment Criteria,” Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, Toronto, November 1, 2010.

Break-out Session Speaker (with Beth Deazeley), “Building Your Board Up… And Keeping It Strong,” Managing Risk With Confidence Conference, Imagine Canada, Toronto, October 28, 2010.

Board presentation, “Best Practices for Not-for-profit Governance,” Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Mississauga Chapter, Mississauga, Ontario, October 25, 2010.

Keynote Speaker, “Trends and Issues in Corporate Governance,” Canadian Securities Administrators Corporate Finance and Investment Funds Conference, Toronto, October 23, 2010.

Program Speaker, “Governance in the Provincial and Federal Public Sector and Small Private Sector Companies,” ‘Get on Board’ Education Program, Canadian Board Diversity Council, Toronto, October 13, 2010.

Keynote Speaker, “Best Practices Globally That Lead to Excellence in Governance - And Implications for Post-Secondary Education Sector”; andWorkshop facilitator, “Risk Management - Defining Risk Management and Determining the Appropriate Role of the Post-Secondary Education Sector Board in Risk Management,” Governance Leadership Series, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration, Regina, Saskatchewan, October 5, 2010.

Panelist, “Board Renewal and Review: Getting Full Value From Your Board,” Corporate Secretary Canada Think Tank, Toronto, October 1, 2010.

Speaker, “Emerging Corporate Governance Developments,” Supporting Board Excellence: The 2010 Co-operative Corporate Secretaries Conference, Canadian Co-operative Association, Ottawa, September 28, 2010.

Keynote Speaker, “Corporate Governance and Financial Accountability After the Global Financial Crisis ~ An Update”, Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries’ Annual Conference, Lake Louise, Alberta, August 22-25, 2010.

Speaker, “Ensuring Effective Oversight,” 2010 Canadian Conference for Credit Union Leaders, Winnipeg, MB, May 4, 2010.

Dinner Speaker, gathering of chairs and CEOs of crown corporations organized by Conference Board of Canada, on “Top 10 global changes to corporate governance and impact on crown corporations,” Ottawa, Ontario, 19 April 2010.

Speaker, Presidents of Enterprising Organizations, on “The Changing Face of Board Governance,” Toronto, April 16, 2010.

Speaker, “Board Recruitment, Development and Assessment for Not-for-Profit Organizations,” Directors Source Webinar Series, March 30, 2010.

Panel Participant, Corporate Governance Panel, Balancing Public and Private Interests in a New Decade, JD/MBA Students’ Association Conference, Toronto, March 12, 2010.

Panel Participant, Unpacking the ‘business case’ for diversity, Gender Diversity in Canada’s Boardrooms and C-Suites: Exploring the Business Case and Reform Strategies, Osgoode Professional Development, Toronto, March 11, 2010.

Speaker, Ontario Bar Association, securities law program, Toronto, November 25, 2009.

Speaker, Risk and Insurance Management Society Canada Conference, Charting the Course - Navigating Your Risk, St-John's, Newfoundland, September 14, 2009. Click here for more information, at page 11.

Co-Speaker, “Critical Issues Facing Corporate Boardrooms,” Showcase Symposium, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Chicago, August 10, 2009.

Speaker, Canadian Co-operative Association, 2009 CCA National Congress and AGM, Ottawa, June 18, 2009.

Speaker, Institute of Co-Operative Studies: Sustainability, Growth and Profitability - Building on Pillars of Success, Banff, Alberta, February 3, 2009.

Speaker, Women in Capital Markets and Toronto CFA Society's luncheon seminar, Toronto, November 17, 2008. Click here for more information.

Speaker, International Network of Government Ownership Agencies Workshop, Victoria, October 8, 2008.

Speaker, Institute of Corporate Directors’ “Grande Conference,” Montreal, Quebec, September 18-19, 2008.

Speaker, Ontario Hospital Association, Health Care Governance Forum, Toronto, September 15, 2008.

Speaker, Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries’ Annual Conference, Victoria, British Columbia, September 8-10, 2008.

Facilitator, “Corporate Governance Recommendations for Listed Companies on the Barbados Stock Exchange,” Barbados, May 14, 2008.

Speaker, National Governance Awards and Conference, Conference Board of Canada, February 13, 2008, Toronto.

Speaker, Leading Corporate Boardrooms: The New Realities, The New Rules, 18th Annual Kravis-de Roulet Conference, January 25, 2008, New York.

Speaker, Credit Union Central of Canada, Board Planning Session, June 5, 2007, Aurora, Ontario.

Panel Participant, Enhancing Audit Committee Effectiveness, KPMG Canada, May 30, 2007, Toronto.

Speaker, Canadian Co-operative Association Annual Conference, May 29, 2007, Ottawa.

Speaker, “Corporate Governance – Present & Future,” Barbados Stock Exchange Conference, October 19, 2006, Barbados.

Speaker, “Effective Corporate Governance,” Institute of Directors in New Zealand, September 18, 2006, Wellington, NZ.

Speaker, Toronto Board of Trade, March 14, 2006, Toronto.

Speaker, Crown Investment Corporation, Province of Saskatchewan, October 2, 2003, June 18, 2004, and June 20, 2006, Regina.

Speaker, Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries, Annual Conferences, 1999-2006, 2008.

Speaker, Credit Union Central of British Columbia, Fall Conference, November 17, 2005, Vancouver.

Speaker, Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) Conference for Chairs and Vice Chairs, October 2, 2004, Toronto.

Speaker, “Trustee Section, OHA Health Achieve 2004,” November 16, 2004, Toronto.

Speaker, Director Performance, Tenure and Succession, Institute of Corporate Directors, September 22, 2004, Toronto.

Speaker, The Toronto Society of Financial Analysts, November 21, 2003, Toronto.

Speaker, Canadian Bar Association, Board of Directors, November 14, 2003, Ottawa.

Speaker, “Dialogue with the OSC [Ontario Securities Commission],” November 12, 2003, Toronto.

Speaker, Senior Management, Toronto Stock Exchange, November 10, 2003.

Speaker, Canadian Institute of Actuaries, August 25, 2003, Toronto.

Speaker, Board of Commissioners, Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), July 8, 2003, Toronto.

Speaker, CICA [Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants] Risk Management and Governance, Board of Directors, June 3, 2003, Toronto.

Speaker, Board of Directors, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board, May 15, 2003, Toronto.

Speaker, Senior Management, Industry Canada, May 6, 2003, Ottawa.

Speaker, Senior Management, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board, March 27, 2003, Toronto.

Speaker, “Director Recruitment and Assessment: Attracting the Talent You Need to Respond to the Challenges of Today’s Markets,” Insight Conference, May 23, 2002, Toronto.

Speaker, Canadian Tourism Commission, May 22, 2002, Halifax.

Speaker, “Best Corporate Governance Practices,” Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario Board of Directors, February 26, 2002, Toronto.

Speaker, “Best Practices for Corporate Compliance, Strategic Change Management and Mergers and Governance Issues,” Financial Services Commission of Ontario, November 8, 2000, Toronto.

Speaker, TSE Committee on Analyst Disclosure Standards, April 28, 2000, Toronto.

Speaker, Canadian Association of Management Consultants Conference, “Professional Standards and Conduct,” April 10, 2000, Toronto.

Cross Canada speaking tour, “Mackenzie University” (Mackenzie Financial Services Inc.), “Best Practices to Protect Your Business,” October-November 1999, Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax.

Speaker, Insight Conference, “Corporate Compliance: Latest Techniques And Best Practices,” November 1, 1999, Toronto.

Speaker, Ontario College of Teachers, August 14, 1999, Toronto.

Panel participant, OATH [Olympic Advocates Together Honorably] Symposium: “Ignite the Democratic Flame,” Responsible Management Panel, June 11-13, 1999, New York City.

Speaker, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, Special Investigations Branch, November 2, 1998, Barrie, Ontario.

Speaker, “Business Ethics: A Canadian Perspective,” a lecture on corporate governance, business ethics, strategy and accounting issues, delivered to the XXXI International Symposium of Accounting, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico, October 16, 1998.

Speaker on corporate governance and business ethics issues, PEO Inc.: Presidents of Entrepreneurial Organizations, May 25 and June 29, 1998, Toronto.

Speaker on issues relating to corporate codes of conduct and governance, Association of Canadian General Counsel, Annual Meeting, May 30, 1997, Kelowna, B.C.

Speaker, “Codes of Ethics: State of the Art,” Canadian Centre for Ethics & Corporate Policy, October 2, 1996, Toronto.

Speaker on business ethics and codes of conduct, practice and ethics, Council of Senior Legal Executives, Conference Board of Canada, June 1995, Montreal.

Updated on February 16th, 2024.