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The IOG is Canada’s independent organization dedicated to advancing and applying good public governance.

10/16/2026

High-stakes conversations require more than instinct.

Build practical negotiation strategies, strengthen self-awareness, and develop the confidence to achieve better outcomes with IOG’s Negotiating with Confidence learning opportunities.

Choose the format that works best for you:

📍 Bootcamp: An immersive, in-person learning experience featuring expert instruction, realistic simulations, and peer learning.
https://iog.ca/learning-and-leadership/courses/304-negotiating-with-confidence-bootcamp/

💻 Webinar: Prefer to learn online? Join us over three afternoons for an interactive virtual learning experience covering practical negotiation strategies and skills.
https://iog.ca/learning-and-leadership/courses/317-negotiating-with-confidence/

Both sessions are led by Dr. Haniyeh Yousofpour, an award-winning business professor, author, and expert in leadership, change management, and negotiations, and Sanjay Dhebar, an author, leadership coach, and faculty member at the Schulich School of Business.

10/14/2026

Congratulations to Cohort 18!

The Institute on Governance proudly celebrates the accomplishments of the newest graduates of the Executive Leadership Program (ELP):

Anne LeChasseur
Annie Roy
Claire LeNoury
Dave Miyata
Erin Smith
Geneviève Couillard
Max Kaplan
Myriam Bower
Pierre-Luc Denis
Sacha Baharmand
Unnati Vasavada

Over the past several months, this cohort has strengthened their executive leadership skills, broadened their perspectives, and built meaningful connections with fellow public service leaders.

We extend our sincere thanks to our exceptional facilitators, speakers, and faculty for sharing their expertise and contributing to this valuable learning experience.

To our newest ELP alumni, congratulations on this important milestone! We look forward to seeing you apply your learning and continue making a positive impact across the public service.

Learn more about our leadership programs: https://iog.ca/leadership

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Cohort 26!

The Institute on Governance proudly celebrates the accomplishments of the newest graduates of the Stepping into the Executive Cadre (SIEC) program.

Over the past several months, this cohort has strengthened their leadership capacity, deepened their self-awareness, and built meaningful connections across the public sector.

We extend our sincere thanks to our facilitators, speakers, and everyone who contributed to this rich learning experience. We are inspired by the commitment of our newest SIEC alumni to continued growth and leadership in the public service.

Congratulations on this important milestone and on stepping into the executive cadre!

🔗Learn more about our leadership programs: https://iog.ca/leadership

10/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural event in the IOG’s 35th Anniversary Speaker Series.

On October 1, we were pleased to welcome Cara Vaccarino, President and CEO of The Royal, for a remarkable conversation on leading bold change in challenging times, moderated by IOG CEO Allen Sutherland.

In a profoundly honest and thoughtful way, Cara shared personal insights from her experience leading organizational transformation at The Royal. In her approach to servant leadership, the future belongs to organizations that can adapt and leaders who are able to admit when they are wrong and capable of owning their story, and taking charge.

The results at The Royal have been significant, including lower overtime, organizational streamlining, improved financial sustainability, culture change, and a new urgent care clinic that improves client service while easing pressure on emergency departments across the region.

The discussion offered an important reminder that meaningful transformation is not just about introducing new systems or ideas. It is also about creating the conditions for people to adapt, contribute and move forward together.

The IOG is grateful to Cara for sharing her experience and wisdom, and to everyone who joined us for the conversation.

Stay tuned for more events in the IOG’s 35th Anniversary Speaker Series!

10/01/2026

Ready to build your digital skills?

IOG’s AI, Science and Digital courses help public servants understand emerging technology and what it means for their work, with learning opportunities covering responsible AI, prompt engineering, digital government, innovation and more.

For those looking to go further, the Digital Executive Leadership Program (DELP) builds the digital literacy and leadership skills needed to navigate digital disruption and lead transformation in the public sector.

📆 Upcoming DELP cohort: November 16–20, 2026
🔗 Learn more about DELP: iog.ca/DELP

🔗 Explore all upcoming courses: iog.ca/courses

09/30/2026

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

The Institute on Governance office is located in Ottawa, on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation. We recognize that our work takes place on many traditional Indigenous territories across Ontario and throughout Canada, and acknowledge the 46 treaties and agreements that cover the territory now called Ontario.

We are grateful to the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have cared for these lands since time immemorial. Today and throughout the year, we recognize the importance of listening, learning and reflecting on the ongoing work of reconciliation, and our shared responsibility to contribute to meaningful change with respect, integrity and in partnership with Indigenous peoples across Canada.

Learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
🔗https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

09/28/2026

In a new opinion piece for the Ottawa Citizen, IOG President and CEO Allen Sutherland examines the challenge Prime Minister Mark Carney is posing to the federal public service.

From increasing the speed of government and cutting “beige tape” to strengthening analytical rigour and confronting risk aversion, Allen argues that the public service is being pushed to transform how it works and reinforce its role as a trusted source of advice to government.

With significant change ahead, now is not the time to hunker down and wait it out.

🔗Read the full article in the Ottawa Citizen: https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/public-servants-outlast-carney

09/25/2026

Retirement is more than a financial decision. It’s a major life transition.

Join the Institute on Governance for Retirement: Adventure or Misadventure?, a one-day, in-person workshop designed for public-sector managers and executives who are within three years of retirement.

Facilitators Mark Gagnon and Isabelle Daoust will share practical insights and tools to help participants think through the transition, including questions of identity, purpose and preparation for life after the public service.

📅 October 7, 2026
📍 IOG | 60 George Street, Ottawa
🕘 8:30 AM–4:00 PM

Learn more and register: https://iog.ca/learning-and-leadership/courses/257-retirement-adventure-or-misadventure-full-day-in-person-workshop/

09/17/2026

Canada needs to move major projects forward while navigating tough energy choices. Build the judgment to lead both with IOG’s new Economic Leadership Series.

Two intensive bootcamps bring experienced leaders, practical case studies, and executive simulations together to help you turn complex policy challenges into informed action.

🔗The Energy Transition Crossroads | November 26–27, 2026
Explore the trade-offs between energy security, climate goals, and economic competitiveness.
https://iog.ca/learning-and-leadership/courses/310-the-energy-transition-crossroads-bootcamp/

🔗 Public Sector Leadership for Major Projects | December 2–3, 2026
Strengthen governance, navigate risk, and align decision-makers to advance complex initiatives while maintaining public trust.
https://iog.ca/learning-and-leadership/courses/315-public-sector-leadership-for-major-projects-bootcamp/

📍Each bootcamp offers two days of in-person learning in Ottawa’s ByWard Market.

09/09/2026

🍎 Go back to school with the IOG this fall!

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership, explore emerging issues, or build practical skills for today’s public service, the IOG offers learning opportunities for every stage of your career.

Choose from expert-led online courses and webinars, immersive in-person bootcamps, and our renowned leadership programs. Explore topics including policy and governance, leadership and team development, AI and digital innovation, communications, storytelling, and more.

Explore our learning opportunities:

🔗 Courses: https://iog.ca/learning-and-leadership/virtual-courses/

🔗 Bootcamps: https://iog.ca/learning-and-leadership/bootcamps/

🔗 Leadership programs: https://iog.ca/learning-and-leadership/leadership-programs/

Can’t join us this fall? Our full learning calendar for the coming fiscal year is live, with registration now open.

🔗 https://iog.ca/learning-and-leadership/upcoming-courses/

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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