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Governance Insights Center

Connecting corporate directors, investors and executives

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 Happenings

Vancouver Director connect lunch

On November 18, 2024, PwC Vancouver hosted a luncheon at Terminal City Club. The lunch provided the corporate directors network with insights from our PwC Canada subject matter experts and also from an external director, Nancy McKenzie, who shared her invaluable expertise and real-world director experiences.

GTA Director connect dinner

On October 29, 2024, our GTA partners hosted an exclusive corporate directors’ dinner at Canoe Restaurant in downtown Toronto. Stephen Tanaka, Executive Leader at Microsoft Canada chatted with attendees about the impact and opportunity for businesses using GenAI.

Vancouver Director connect dinner

At our October 2 Director connect dinner, Shelley Gilberg shared valuable insights on how organizations can support their teams during disruption and implement change. The presentation sparked meaningful conversation on Gen AI and technology integration.

Vancouver Director connect Kick-off social

On September 11, 2024, our PwC’s Vancouver office hosted their Director connect Kick-off social at Terminal City Club. The evening was a great opportunity to connect and network with fellow directors!

Annual Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Gala

On June 5, 2024, PwC partners and their Corporate Director guests attended the annual Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) gala event in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The evening included celebrating the achievements of four new ICD fellows over a sit-down dinner.

Vancouver Director connect roundtable dinner

On April 10, 2024, our Vancouver office hosted a Director connect roundtable dinner at Riley’s Fish & Steak. The evening was a great networking opportunity for a notable group of directors to discuss an important topic: How technology is fundamentally changing the way organizations navigate risk.

Director connect webinars

National Alumni webcast: Hopes & Fears – Opportunities for Canadian Employers in 2024

During our October 24, 2024 webcast, panelists discussed the critical role employers play in navigating the rapidly changing workplace landscape, inspired by findings from PwC’s 2024 Hopes and Fears Survey.

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Director connect webcast – 2024 US Election: Implications for Canadian Businesses and Beyond

On October 21, 2024, we hosted a Director connect webcast on the 2024 US Presidential Election and Implications for Canadian Business. Speakers included Jon LieberOpens in a new window, Head of Research and Managing Director, Eurasia Group and Roz BrooksOpens in a new window, PwC US Public Policy Leader. The session was hosted by PwC partner, Lona Mathis.

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Navigating Global Tariffs - Insights for Canadian Boards

On March 5, 2025, PwC Canada, in collaboration with the Institute of Corporate Directors, hosted the "Navigating Global Tariffs: Insights for Canadian Boards" webinar. The event featured a panel of PwC Canada specialists, including Michael Dobner, Martha Goncalves, Kai Lakhdar, Kara Selby, and Neil Manji. The webinar addressed critical questions for Board Directors, focusing on the macroeconomic impacts of tariffs, financial implications, supply chain adjustments, and strategic communication with stakeholders.

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