Institute on Governance
For 35 years, helping governments, nonprofits, and public boards make better decisions, strengthen accountability, and prepare their teams for the future.
Leadership programs and over 40 practical courses.
Tailored advice for governments, public sector organizations and non-profit corporations.
What’s New with the IOG
Upcoming Courses
Appearing Before a Parliamentary Committee
Thu 1:00 PM - Thu 5:00 PM,
12 Nov 26, 4 Hours In-Person
12 Nov 26, 4 Hours In-Person
This hands-on course equips senior public servants with practical skills for testifying before Parliamentary committees.
Upcoming Courses
Policy 2: Evidence Based Policy Making
Fri 1:00 PMEST - Fri 4:00 PMEST ,
13 Nov 26, 3 Hours Online
13 Nov 26, 3 Hours Online
Join us for the next step in our Policy webinar series! This session is all about enhancing your policy-making skills to help you confidently navigate complex policies. We'll dive into evidence-based policy-making, environmental scanning, and effective collaboration & engagement practices.
Upcoming Courses
Demystifying the Treasury Board Submission Process
Mon 1:00 PMEST - Mon 4:30 PMEST ,
16 Nov 26, 3.5 Hours Online
16 Nov 26, 3.5 Hours Online
We will lead you through interactive discussions and real-life case studies, and take you through the guide to preparing Treasury Board Submissions.
Upcoming Courses
Memorandum to Cabinet Development Process
Tue 1:00 PMEST - Tue 4:30 PMEST ,
17 Nov 26, 3.5 Hours Online
17 Nov 26, 3.5 Hours Online
Review and practice the process employed in the development of MCs, as well as gain an appreciation of the purpose, structure and mandate of Cabinet and its key committees.
Upcoming Courses
Change Management
Wed 1:00 PMEST - Wed 4:00 PMEST ,
18 Nov 26, 3 Hours Online
18 Nov 26, 3 Hours Online
Equip yourself with the competencies needed to lead and implement significant change initiatives in an evolving public service landscape. Through a blend of expert teaching and collaborative breakout discussions, you will explore the essential roles, responsibilities, and strategies to understand and mitigate resistance and achieve sustainable organizational change.
News
Public servants shouldn’t hunker down and wait to outlast Carney
By Allen Sutherland, Published September 25, 2026
The machinery of government secretariat in the Privy Council Office is a key but virtually unknown component of the federal public service.
News
The mysterious “machinery function” of the public service
By Allen Sutherland, Published January 19, 2026
The machinery of government secretariat in the Privy Council Office is a key but virtually unknown component of the federal public service.