August 14, 2008
All three seminars boast a unique hands-on approach and will be offered in the fall 2008 session. The Institute for Governance of Private and Public Organizations (IGPPO) and HEC Montréal Executive Education offer three training seminars on corporate governance. These seminars are led by instructors with extensive backgrounds as directors and officers with various organizations. […]
May 27, 2008
The Group of experts proposes six concrete measures for improving the SMEs Governance. A Working Group of 18 prominent members of the business community issues a set of proposals promoting flexible governance adapted to the needs of Quebec’s small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs.
April 2, 2008
The Financial post Business magazine noted that there is an elusive quality to the guru business, and perhaps an illusive one too. The magazine selected Dr Yvan Allaire as one of the five gurus in Canada that the business world loves them. These are the ones who combine intellectual heft with glowing charisma and a […]
March 11, 2008
The Institute for Governance collaborators issued a report outlining their observations and viewpoints regarding the merger between the Montréal Exchange and the TSX Group. As part of the public consultation process launched by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) in February 2008 regarding the merger between the Montréal Exchange and the TSX Group and the […]
February 25, 2008
The AQESSS is in favour of the nine recommendations proposed by the Working Group. The AQESSS is in favour of the nine recommendations proposed by the Working Group and is committed to developing better and more efficient management practices.
February 25, 2008
The Group of experts proposes concrete measures for improving the oversight of health and social services institutions in Quebec. The Working Group on healthcare Governance has published today his report including 9 key recommendations for healthier governance practices in Québec. Thoses practical changes designed to improve corporate governance in the healthcare sector.
February 20, 2008
Sitting on a Board of Directors in Quebec: A $55,000-a-Year Occupation. During a press conference, the Institute for Governance of Private and Public Organizations, in collaboration with Spencer Stuart, have revealed the results of the second edition of the 2007 Quebec Board Index.
November 28, 2007
Among the conditions necessary for universities to achieve good governance is a stronger board of directors, composed primarily of independent members with no ties to the interests of internal stakeholders. Boards must also enjoy operational autonomy.