
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
Policy 2: Evidence Based Policy Making
Fri 1:00 PM EDT - Fri 4:00 PM EDT,
09 Oct 26, 3 Hours Online
09 Oct 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
Briefings on Demand Part 1: Written Briefs
Wed 1:00 PM EDT - Wed 4:00 PM EDT,
14 Oct 26, 3 Hours Online
14 Oct 26, 3 Hours Online
Build your skills, explore key tools, and practice writing effective briefing notes.
Upcoming Courses
How Parliament Works
Wed 1:00 PM EDT - Wed 4:00 PM EDT,
14 Oct 26, 3 Hours Online
14 Oct 26, 3 Hours Online
Gain insight into how Canada’s Parliament works and how politics shape laws and policies. This course explores key conventions, party dynamics, and the relationship between the public service and elected officials.
Upcoming Courses
Memorandum to Cabinet Development Process
Thu 1:00 PM EDT - Thu 4:30 PM EDT,
15 Oct 26, 3.5 Hours Online
15 Oct 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
Policy 3: Policy Formulation and Advice
Thu 1:00 PM EDT - Thu 4:00 PM EDT,
15 Oct 26, 3 Hours Online
15 Oct 26, 3 Hours Online
In this third step of our policy webinar series, you will gain the crucial knowledge and skills to enhance your policy-making skills and confidently navigate intricate policy paths. We will dive into diverse policy formulation models and understand the art of providing effective advice to decision-makers.

