The event will be celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of March
The Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) celebrated the inaugural National Governance Professionals Day last March 29 to recognize the role of governance professionals across all organizations in Canada.
Governance professionals may be the corporate secretary, corporate counsel, or executive directors. They are responsible for implementing governance policies and procedures, monitoring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing the board and its committees' meetings and processes, among other key activities.
To celebrate and recognize the contributions of these professionals, GPC launched the first National Governance Professionals Day on March 29. The event will be celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of March.
"Governance professionals play a critical role in the success of their organizations, and National Governance Professionals Day is a chance to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of these individuals," GPC president Lynn Beauregard said. "We are excited to launch this initiative to grow the recognition for the role and the value it brings to Boards and organizations in Canada."
GPC said that governance professionals play a crucial role in ensuring that an organization is operating in an efficient, ethical, and compliant manner and they ensure that the organization is following leading governance practices to protect it from potential risks. Their role is vital to the long-term success of the organization and its reputation as they oversee all aspects of governance compliance and effectiveness.
By celebrating National Governance Professionals Day, GPC also aims to highlight its role as the voice of governance professionals in Canada since 1994. GPC held an awards showcase and featured activities on their social media platforms to celebrate the contributions of governance professionals. In addition, Beauregard and GPC board members closed the Toronto Stock Exchange market on March 29 to celebrate the inaugural Governance Professionals Day.
The next Governance Professionals Day will be held on March 27, 2024.
