CI's Annual Conference on Crown Corporate Governance


This event qualifies for CPD 7.5


The Only Conference Exclusively Dedicated to the Realities and Challenges of Crown Corporations

 

For 20 years this conference has brought together top public sector executives, federal and provincial Crown leaders, distinguished lawyers, and consultants to share actionable solutions tailored to the unique demands of Crown corporations.

 

The agenda is meticulously crafted to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to navigate today’s complex governance and operational challenges.

 

Key topics to be discussed at this year’s event include:

  • Fostering strong relationships and dialogue between Crown corporations and their Shareholders
  • Devising strategies to meet the seven priorities from PM Carney’s Mandate Letter
  • Developing seamless on-boarding strategies for new Directors
  • Conducting effective and meaningful review of Directors’ performance
  • Clarifying conflicts of interest and other Director liabilities
  • Discovering provincial Crown corporation governance models
  • Navigating the latest advancements in ESG, EDI, and AI

 

To view this year’s agenda and to learn more, visit the conference website

Speaker and Presenter Information

Government Speakers:

Stephanie Cadieux, Chief Accessibility Officer, Government of Canada 

 

Randy Jackiw, Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture

 

Drew Olsen, Vice-Chair and CEO, Copyright Board of Canada

 

Josephine Palumbo, Deputy Commissioner of Competition, Competition Bureau of Canada

 

Federal Crown Corporations:

Kathy Bright, Vice Chair, Pacific Pilotage Authority Canada

 

Fred Demarker, President & CEO, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited 

 

Jane Halford, FCA, ICD.D Chairperson, Audit and HR Committee, Farm Credit Canada

 

Simon Kamel, General Counsel, VP, Corporate Secretary, Royal Canadian Mint 

 

Pierre-Philippe Lambert, Corporate Secretary, VIA Rail Canada Inc

 

Tess Lofsky, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Canada Development Investment Corporation 

 

Provincial CRown Corporations & Non-Profits

Johanne Brunet, CPA, Ph.D., MBA, Chair, SQDC | SAQ (Québec) 

 

Kent Campbell, President & CEO, Crown Investments Corporation

 

Iman Hashemi, President & CEO, Ontario Clean Water Agency

 

Aileen Page, President & CEO, Legal Aid Ontario 

 

Lori Stickles, President & CEO, Cannabis NB | Alcool NB

 

View the full list here

Expected Number of Attendees

70

Relevant Government Agencies

State Government, Municipal Government, Federal Government, Crown Coporations


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When
Wed-Thu, Jan 28-29, 2026


Cost

In-Person/Livestream Conference:  C$2295.00 (Until 12/19/2025)
In-Person/Livestream Conference:  C$2495.00 (Until 01/29/2026)


Where
Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown
361 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 0C7 CA
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Website
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Organizer
Canadian Institute


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