Corporate governance in Canada is in a state of crisis. Stories regularly appear indicating that boards and directors are failing in their responsibilities to shareholders, investors and society at large. This is particularly disturbing because, without significant improvement, confidence in Canadian capital markets will continue to wane.

Dr. Chris Bart, Lead Professor of the newly created Directors College will discuss what his organization is doing to address this challenge and argue that there is a "governance premium" waiting for those boards smart enough to make the "right" changes. Come and learn about Canada's newest player in its financial markets.

Dr. Chris Bart is regarded as North America's leading expert on helping organizations develop mission and vision statements that get results. He is the author of the Canadian business #1 best seller, "A Tale of Two Employees and the person who wanted to lead them" as well as the CICA publication, "20 Questions for Directors about Strategy”. He has
also published over 50 other articles, cases and reviews. Dr. Bart is currently a Professor of Business Strategy & Governance at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. In 2003, he helped found The Directors College, Canada's first university accredited director education program, and was named its "Lead Professor". A highly regarded lecturer, Dr. Bart holds the record number of teaching awards at the Degroote School of Business - including the President's Award for Teaching Excellence. Among his other qualifications, Dr. Bart is a Chartered Accountant. He is listed in Canadian WHO'S WHO, Who's Who in Canadian Business, and the International Who's Who of Professionals.