In today’s governance landscape, creating inclusive and equitable boardrooms isn’t just a priority—it’s essential for driving meaningful change. In this episode, we sit down with Erin Davis, and award-winning Founder and Lead Inclusion Strategist at Erin Davis Co, to explore why fostering inclusion and belonging remains one of the most challenging yet vital goals for boards. Erin shares practical strategies to help governance professionals:

• Build inclusive board cultures
• Strengthen recruitment and onboarding for equity-seeking groups
• Embed accountability for inclusion into everyday practices

Join us for a candid conversation on the barriers boards face, the progress being made, and the steps we can all take to shape more equitable, effective, and forward-thinking governance.

Join us as we delve into the systemic barriers women face in STEM careers within mining and uncover the critical role of boards, senior management teams, and governance professionals in fostering diversity and inclusion. Through expert insights, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies, we highlight how empowering women in STEM can transform the mining industry—boosting innovation, sustainability, and profitability.

In this podcast, we will address bias, discrimination, and microaggressions and their impact on employees, teams andorganizations. This session will cover: various forms of bias and privilege, how to recognize and address bias and microaggressions in yourself and others, and how to ensure leverage language is inclusive.

Join us as we unpack these critical issues with expert insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies for building stronger, more equitable organizations.

We will explore the critical steps organizations can take to address anti-Black racism and create truly inclusive workplaces. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and actionable strategies, we delve into the systemic barriers Black employees face and discuss how leaders and teams can foster equity, belonging, and opportunity for all. Whether you’re a leader, an ally, or someone seeking a deeper understanding, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Panelists:

• Jacquline Beckles, Deputy, Director & General Counsel, Department of Justice  

• Dexter John, CEO, Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)

•  Annie Laurenson, Director, Governance and Corporate Secretary of Lundin Mining Corporation.  

In this episode, we discussed the 2024 Diversity Disclosure Practice Report by Osler with Andrew MacDougall. The podcast also explored the findings of this landmark report celebrating a decade of diversity disclosure in Canadian boardrooms.

The governance professional and their boards play a critical role in shaping and overseeing purpose, embedding it into strategic goals, and ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations. In this podcast purpose and stakeholder governance expert Coro Strandberg shares best practices in this evolving field. You’ll also hear from Maple Leaf Foods, highlighting how board-level purpose and stakeholder governance foster trust and resilience.

In this episode of the Governance Voice, we take a dive deep into ISO 37000, the global standard for good governance. We start by exploring the background of ISO 37000, its purpose, and its growing significance in today’s complex business landscape. We also unpack the core principles and guidelines, of the Standard, which encapsulates the latest and most innovative thought leadership on governance, and which is designed to help organizations strengthen governance, enhance decision-making, and manage risks effectively.

Tune in to learn how this framework can drive better outcomes for your organization!

Join Letricia Fullerton, Manager Administration, Education & Special Projects, GPC along with Joanna Shea Managing Partner, The Negotiations Collective as they deep dive into the negotiation skills that are important for a governance professional in our latest podcast

Governance Professionals of Canada

Upcoming Event:

Negotiation, Persuasion and Influence in the Boardroom

Join Letricia Fullerton, Manager Administration, Education & Special Projects, GPC along with, Susy Monteiro, Managing Director, Head of M&A and Proxy Advisory Group, and Victor Guo, Managing Director, Head of M&A and Activism, Corporate Governance and ESG from Morrow Sodali Canada as they recap the 2022 Proxy season and discuss what to expect for 2023.

In this episode, our host, Letricia Fullerton sat down with Patrick Cormier, Chief Operations, Financial and Legal Officer at the Digital Identity Laboratory of Canada,  to discuss Bylaws and Crafting Sound Governance.  Patrick is a regular conference speaker and instructor on digital signatures, information security and the law. He is a faculty member of GPC’s education program and is a regular facilitator of professional development events.