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Testimonials
Canadian Coalition for Good Governance
Canadian Tire Corporation
Chartered Secretaries Canada
CMA Canada
FEI Canada
Harvard Business School
OMERS
Richard Ivey School of Business
Participant and Graduate Testimonials
Keith Attoe, C.Dir.
John Cameron, LLB, CGA, C.Dir.
John Coburn, C.Dir.
Brian Cowan C.Dir.
Douglas J. Enns FCA, C.Dir.
Larry Hill
Janet Holder, C.Dir.
The Honourable John Manley, C.Dir.
Richard J McIntosh, C.Dir.
Bernard Mercier C.Dir.
Edward A. Minich C.Dir.
Paul Rexe, M.A., C.Dir.
Lloyd Symington, C.Dir.
François Tisi, C.Dir.
Wafaa Zaklama C.Dir.
 "Our strategy is to raise the horizons and potential of directors by deepening and enriching their knowledge and application of advanced skills. Increasing the effectiveness of existing directors and broadening the pool of potential directors will contribute to the professionalism of boards across Canada."
David Beatty, Managing Director, Canadian Coalition for Good Governance
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"The Directors College has developed a director education program which goes well beyond the fundamentals to address the structures and the behavioural components of principle-based governance. I am proud to be associated with the Directors College and I am honoured to lend my name to the College's graduate award.
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Gil Bennett, Chairman, Canadian Tire Corporation
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 "As an organization focused on educating corporate secretaries, the ICSA believes in furthering the potential of board members to better contribute to building effective governance structures. Given the key role of directors and corporate secretaries in applying proper boardroom practices, corporations need to ensure that these individuals meet a professional standard. The Directors College curriculum covers all the formal regulatory issues for directors and also addresses the informal skills of building effective and appropriate relationships with senior management. We see significant benefits to this program and ICSA is pleased to endorse it."
Lynn Beauregard, Executive Director, Chartered Secretaries Canada
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 "The changes that impact corporate governance are establishing a pattern of increased accountability for the delivery of long-term value to customers, shareholders, employees and society. Proper corporate governance is now being defined to include knowledge of critical elements such as risk management and the measurement of strategic performance. At the end of the day, each board will be judged on its ability to effectively deliver value, rather than on its structure. The Directors College innovative program fills a unique and important gap in providing knowledge and insight as to how this expectation can be met. CMA Canada is pleased to be a sponsor of this timely initiative."
Steve Vieweg, President and CEO, CMA Canada
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 "Financial Executives International Canada is committed to excellence in corporate governance and we are proud that many Canadian companies are known as the best governed in the world. The education program offered by The Directors College will help ensure that we continue to be leaders in corporate governance. We stand firmly behind their curriculum and strongly recommend the program to all those interested in acquiring the skills necessary to be a director in Canada today."
Isabel Meharry CA, C.Dir., President & CEO, FEI Canada
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 "Where once directors could be called mere ornaments, today they need to take their responsibilities very seriously. Director education, therefore, has become more important than ever. The Chartered Director program offered by The Directors College is a great example of the kind of director training that should be offered around the world. I strongly encourage those interested in becoming truly professional' directors to sign-up for this unique and engaging initiative. In my view, it offers the training tools and skills needed to be the kind of 21st century director that every country needs."
Jay Lorsch, Professor of Human Relations, Harvard Business School
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 "OMERS governance is continuously improving. Our ideal director is optimally equipped to be an active part of a high performance Board oriented to generating value. The Directors College has been a significant part of that evolution."
John Sabo, Chair of the OMERS Administration Corporation Board of Directors, OMERS
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 "This is a first rate program that is led by a diverse and experienced faculty. It should set the standard for director training in Canada."
Dr. David S. R. Leighton, Professor Emeritus, Richard Ivey School of Business
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"The Chartered Director program's emphasis on process, communication and the technical aspects of directorship has been invaluable. I would recommend the program to any current or prospective director without hesitation."
Keith Attoe, C.Dir., President, Cognitive Finance Inc.
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"Market regulators have set the bar high for corporate governance. The Directors College is the only effective way a corporate director can gain the knowledge and the skills so necessary for effectiveness in the board room. The designation Chartered Director must be earned. I recommend The Directors College without reservation."
John Cameron, LLB, CGA, C.Dir., Certified Investment Manager,
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"I have found the course to be extremely useful and informative. Over the course of studying for the exam, I have assembled many pages of issues, ideas, and actions for my investee companies."
John Coburn, C.Dir., President & CEO, Phase IV Investments
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"The Directors College program has allowed me to gain an appreciation and understanding of the issues facing public and private corporations today. I believe I now have the knowledge, skills and tools to become a much more effective board member."
Brian Cowan C.Dir., Vice President Program Development, Teranet Inc.
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"The Chartered Directors program defines itself by focusing on real world issues. Having access to some of Canada's finest directors, all of whom have led organizations through challenging times provides a perspective that can't be obtained anywhere else."
Douglas J. Enns FCA, C.Dir., President, Douglas J. Enns & Associates Ltd.
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"I found The Directors College sessions very stimulating and useful. The courses give a director the opportunity to learn about the role in a pleasant atmosphere with challenging and thought provoking case studies. Presenters are well qualified, and the "students" represent many different organizations. This all adds up to interesting discussions at breaks and in the evening. I would definitely recommend that more than one director from an organization attend an individual session. This allows the directors to work together at the board table to initiate practices learned. As a committee chair, I have found the distinction between debate and position statements very useful enabling me to keep time wasted to a minimum. I recommend this training to all directors that wish to improve their skills.
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Larry Hill , Director, Canadian Wheat Board
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"An excellent program for anyone who is a member of a Board as well as an excellent program for further development of executives. All topics were well presented - presenters were excellent! The knowledge I gained will be beneficial in my decision making and how I view my responsibilities and that of the Company's."
Janet Holder, C.Dir., Vice President, Market Services, Enbridge Gas Services Inc
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"I found the Directors College to be an excellent survey of the important matters of which a director must be aware in today's corporate environment. The quality of the presentation and materials was first-rate and the perspectives gained were invaluable. I would highly recommend the Directors College."
The Honourable John Manley, C.Dir., Senior Counsel, McCarthy Tétrault
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"An informative, thought provoking, challenging, demanding course which stresses the need for excellence in all aspects of directorship. It covers all the right questions which directors should be asking management and why. A pinnacle experience."
Richard J McIntosh, C.Dir., Former Board Member, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System
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"Le succès d’une compagnie est équivalent au principe de gouvernance établie par le conseil d’administration et son président. Aujourd’hui il est nécessaire de s’assurer non seulement l’indépendance des membres du conseil mais la compétence de chacun(e). Le programme offert par ‘the directors college’ est d’après moi un excellent outil pour une formation continue pour tout membre de conseil. Je suis heureux de l’avoir suivi, je vous le recommande fortement. "
Bernard Mercier C.Dir., Président , Corporation Canadienne de Capital Prodige
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"The program provided the kind of in-depth overview of effective governance that I was looking for. I am a more knowlegeable and effective board director as a result of The Directors College experience. I enthusiastically recommend and endorse this program."
Edward A. Minich C.Dir., Retired President & CEO, Otis Canada
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"An enthusiastic faculty, an accomplished roster of visiting directors and executives, combined with committed, experienced and knowledgeable participants, leads to a comprehensive understanding of what directors need to know and do in the current business climate. That, combined with a comprehensive examination, results in the most professional post-graduate experience one could ever expect."
Paul Rexe, M.A., C.Dir., Director, Peterborough Utilities
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"The Directors College provides a comprehensive treatment of Corporate Governance as it should be practiced in this country and elsewhere. The materials provided are well prepared and the instructors are first class. The lead instructors are enthusiastic about the subject and in improving corporate governance. This is money well spent, an investment in the future."
Lloyd Symington, C.Dir., Corporate Controller, BASF Canada Inc.
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"The eclectic faculty of The Directors College is very powerful. I like the concept that participants are exposed not only to seasoned directors, but also to highly experienced executives, outstanding governance scholars and other top-flight professionals. This mix provides a well-rounded curriculum and opens the way for stimulating, innovative and provocative thinking. We will definitely encourage all of our investee companies to enroll their directors in The Directors College program."
François Tisi, C.Dir., Former President & CEO, Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan
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"The Directors College program's main focus is on issues that heighten the board effectiveness and performance quotient. The combination of seasoned faculty lecturers, interactive presentations, real life cases and the board simulation are all evidence that a significant amount of thought, dedicated effort, and hard work have gone into developing this unique program. I am proud to be the first international graduate and strongly recommend the program from a global perspective."
Wafaa Zaklama C.Dir., Former Deputy Managing Director, Barclays Bank of Egypt
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