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The ICD Ottawa Chapter is a connected network of members from the local community with a shared commitment to good governance. We reflect and draw upon the unique strengths of the diverse sectors of our nation’s capital. We endeavour to be a conduit for our members to learning opportunities and the sharing of best practices. Our Chapter’s ultimate goal is to strengthen our local community’s governance expertise and access to peer supports.
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Peter Nadeau
Chapter Chair
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If you are interested in joining a Chapter committee, please contact the Ottawa Chapter Administrator at ottawainfo@icd.ca.
Chapter Spotlight
Managing Political Risk: The Role of the Board - October 22, 2024
On October 22, 2024—mere weeks prior to voting day in the consequential US Presidential election—directors in our nation’s capital gathered for a discussion on the important role of boards in managing political risk. With the US election as a backdrop, Ottawa-based directors heard from Washington DC-based Canada expert Dr. Chris Sands on how events abroad, such as the US election, could affect Canadians and how boards can help their organizations better manage political risks. Dr. Sands is director of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute, the leading American think tank on US-Canadian relations. Previously, he directed programs at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Hudson Institute and published extensively over more than 30 years. Moderating the discussion with the ICD Ottawa Chapter’s own Simon Kennedy, ICD.D, former Chapter Co-Chair.
Institute of Corporate Directors - Director Dilemma - Working Together on a Board Challenge
On November 27, participants gathered at Bayview Yards in Ottawa for our Chapter’s first Director Dilemma workshop. This interactive event was moderated by experienced board member and consultant in board governance, ICD.D Robin Cardozo, and facilitated by Ottawa Chapter Executives. Together, our experts applied a case study approach to guide members, acting as the Board of Directors, through a series of questions and peer-peer discussions. The case study focused on a small not for profit organization that lost its major fundraising event due to the pandemic and attendees were asked to consider their reactions to the challenges faced by the organization, to deliberate on options and to take action to avert the crisis. A rich discussion and report out ensued, personal experiences were shared and many learnings taken away to be applied across our collective board appointments. We thank Robin and our Ottawa Executives for their leadership and for making this event a success.