Testimonials

The course fulfilled my needs and expectations as an experienced director and board advisor. Essential topics for objectively understanding corporate governance issues and a professional director’s responsibilities are analyzed with stimulating, interactive presentations and realistic case studies. Very current and on point!

– Gar Emerson, ICD.D., National Chair, Fasken Martineau and Chairman of the Board, Rogers Communications, Inc., Toronto DEP 1 graduate

The effectiveness of a board of directors, like every aspect of an organization, is dependent on the quality and commitment of the people involved. The knowledge acquired in the Directors Education Program will enable every participant to better fulfill his or her obligations and responsibilities as a director in any organization.

– Brian Hesje, ICD.D, CEO, Fountain Tire, Calgary DEP 2 graduate

The course exceeded my expectations. The interaction and exchange of views between participants complemented the exhaustive and stimulating presentations delivered by the professors. The case studies were very current and realistic for today’s environment. I highly recommend the DEP for all directors.

– Claude Lamoureux, ICD.D, President and CEO, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Toronto DEP 1 graduate

Some people have asked me why I would attend the Directors Education Program given that I have served on a number of corporate and volunteer boards in the last dozen years. The answer is simple: Like everyone else who makes the investment of time, money and energy in the course, I want to be better at my role as a director.

– Mary Mogford, ICD.D, Corporate Director, Toronto DEP 1 graduate

Excellence in corporate governance is important to TransCanada. By being a part of the Directors Education Program, I can ensure that I am up-to-speed on current governance issues, and have the best possible skills and "tool kit" to address issues that come up on any board in which I participate.

– Sarah Raiss, ICD.D, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services TransCanada, Calgary DEP 2 graduate

The DEP is by far the most rewarding program I have ever participated in, both from a personal and professional perspective. Coming from a private company background, I had a keen interest in serving on boards and the opportunity to learn from experienced directors, governance experts and top notch academics in the field met my educational objectives as an aspiring director. The quality of faculty and diversity of students in the DEP gave me the extra edge and opportunities to make it happen.

– Michelle Samson-Doel, CA, ICD.D, Vice-Chair and Chief Financial Officer of Gestion Groupe Samson Inc., Toronto DEP 3 graduate

Our shareholders deserve to be represented by directors who bring added value to the organization. To carry out this responsibility, we must constantly upgrade our knowledge and skills. I found the sharing of knowledge and solutions – through interactive presentations with experienced directors – help me to be a better director.

– Guylaine Saucier, C.M., F.C.A., F.ICD, ICD.D, Corporate Director, Montréal DEP 1 graduate

The ICD Corporate Governance College has combined to deliver an effective and timely response to the demand for excellence in corporate governance in Canada. The quality of instructors, the contributions of visiting Fellows like Purdy Crawford, Hon. Donald Macdonald, Tony Fell and Peter Godsoe and the life experiences of my fellow students have all combined to create a genuinely exciting environment for debate, discussion and learning.

– Honourable Brian Tobin, ICD.D, Corporate Director, Toronto DEP 1 graduate

The combination of faculty lectures, class participation and presentations by those that have lived through the cases being studied results in a virtual boardroom setting. It is a very effective proxy for a day in the life of a corporate Director. John D.Watson, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer EnCana Corporation, Calgary DEP 1 graduate. The knowledge and insights I acquired from the Directors Education Program, delivered through a combination of formal presentations, classroom discussion, debate and case studies, have been invaluable in my role at the OSC and eased my transition from management to Commission member of a Crown corporation.

– Susan Wolburgh Jenah, ICD.D, Vice-Chair, Ontario Securities Commission, Toronto DEP 1 graduate