About the ICD

The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) is a not-for-profit, member-based professional association representing Canadian directors and boards across the for-profit, not-for-profit, and government sectors.

With more than 4,000 members and a network of nine chapters, the ICD promotes the professionalism and effectiveness of directors by providing quality director education and professional certification; opportunities for continuous learning and networking through local chapter events; board placement support and resources; and access to timely information on current and emerging governance issues and best practices.

The ICD is the national endorsement and accrediting body for director education programs and providers who meet a standard of quality appropriate to the director community.

The ICD is a founding member of the Global Directors Development Circle (GDDC).The GDDC is made up of the leading professional membership organizations for directors from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, the US and continents and aims to foster close cooperation between member organizations, sharing knowledge and good practice on national, regional and global levels.