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A message to our Corporate directors community
Governance as we know it is changing dramatically, going well beyond compliance, and corporate directors are constantly evolving to meet their increasingly demanding roles.
Corporate directors today need to stay alert and vigilant, anticipate important issues and opportunities and be aligned and more transparent with investors, who are expressing more interest and concern—and we’re here to help.
We help boards of directors and their committees meet the challenges of their critical roles. Our goal is to strengthen the bridge between investors, directors and corporate management as we help board members comply with evolving expectations and regulations.
Learn from our global network of subject-matter experts, business leaders and experienced peers as they share their insights and latest thinking on current issues and governance models. Whether you’re an experienced director or just beginning your board service, we’re here to help you stay ahead of the curve.
Director connect: Strengthening Board Leadership
Our Vancouver Director connect lunch hosted on November 27, 2025, by Lana Kirk and Melanie Matthews offered an excellent opportunity to explore key governance challenges and learn from industry leaders about effective strategies for transitioning board leadership.
ICD x PwC event: From Headwinds to High Ground
On November 24, 2025, together with the ICD, we hosted a discussion unpacking the forces shaping today’s business environment, offering practical perspectives on how boards can stay grounded in long-term strategy while adapting to rapid change.
ICD x PwC event: Ransomware Unpacked
Hosted with ICD on November 5, 2025, Toronto Directors joined us for an insightful session with Joseph Coltson and Holly Thompson to understand the risks to an organization that a Ransomware event can present. This was an opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and to help build an organization's resilience and preparedness to respond in both crisis management and cyber incident response.
GTA Board dinner: Understanding the promise of quantum computing
On October 15, 2025, our GTA partners hosted an exclusive dinner at Lee restaurant featuring a conversation with guest speaker Dr. Tim Persons on understanding the promise of quantum computing.
Calgary Board dinner: Levers for Future-Proofing the Enterprise
On October 9, 2025, PwC Calgary hosted a roundtable dinner at Centini restaurant for a select group of board directors for a focused conversation on how boards can help future-proof their organizations in today’s rapidly evolving environment.
Vancouver Director connect dinner: AI & The Boardroom
On October 2, 2025, our Vancouver team hosted an exclusive group of corporate directors for an insightful discussion on the intersection of AI, risk, and trust in the boardroom. Attendees had a candid dialogue on how boards can effectively oversee AI initiatives that drive innovation while managing emerging risks.
Why Quantum? A webcast exploring the next phase of AI and data science
Discover how quantum technology will revolutionize industries like energy, finance, and life sciences in Canada’s next innovation wave and learn how your organization can prepare for this transformative future.
This webinar recording is in English. Registration and communications related to this webinar will be in English only. French transcription is coming soon.
Director connect webcast – Is ESG “Canceled"?
On June 12, 2025, we hosted a Director connect webcast on sustainability. Speakers included Mark Podlasly, CEO of First Nations Major Projects Coalition and Sarah Keyes, Partner, Sustainability at PwC Canada. The session was hosted by PwC partner, Lona Mathis.
Contact us
National Director connect Program Leader, Vice Chair and Managing Partner, Quebec and Eastern Canada Region, PwC Canada
Tel: +1 514 205 5000
National Director connect Program Leader, National Energy, Utilities, and Resources & Industrials and Services leader, PwC Canada
Tel: +1 416 687 8130
Regional Director connect Program Leader, Partner, PwC Canada
Tel: +1 514 205 5057
Regional Director connect Program Leader, Partner, PwC Canada
Tel: +1 514 205 5310
Regional Director connect Program Leader, Partner, Leader Quebec Corporate Advisory and Restructuring, PwC Canada
Tel: +1 514 205 5232
Regional Director connect Program Leader, Senior Financial Services Partner, Board Oversight & Governance, PwC Canada
Tel: +1 416 687 8130
Regional Director connect Program Leader, Partner, Tax Technology Leader, PwC Canada
Tel: +1 416 303 2424
Regional Director connect Program Leader, Partner, Deals, PwC Canada
Tel: +1 780 441 6709
