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
70Relevant Government Agencies
State Government, Municipal Government, Federal Government, Crown Coporations
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
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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