Institute On Governance

☀️ IOG Summer School is in session.

This summer, invest in your professional growth with practical learning opportunities designed for public sector professionals at every stage of their careers.

From policy and governance to leadership development, Artificial Intelligence, communications, and change management, our summer courses and bootcamps offer actionable skills you can put to work right away.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or explore a new area, there's still time to learn with IOG this summer.

🔗 Explore our full course catalogue: https://iog.ca/courses

Successful negotiation isn't about winning, it's about creating value, building trust, and achieving better outcomes.

Our Negotiating with Confidence Bootcamp is designed to help public servants and professionals strengthen their negotiation skills through hands-on simulations, expert instruction, and practical strategies they can apply immediately.

Over two intensive days, you'll learn how to navigate high-stakes conversations, manage conflict, influence decisions, and secure win-win agreements with greater confidence.

📍 Ottawa
🗓️ July 22–23, 2026
🗓️ November 4–5, 2026

Learn from experienced facilitators Dr. Haniyeh Yousofpour and Sanjay Dhebar, award-winning educators and leadership experts with extensive experience in negotiation, governance, and organizational leadership.

🔗 Register now: https://iog.ca/bootcamps
🔗 Explore our other courses: https://iog.ca/courses/

We were proud to support Veterans' House Canada with board governance training focused on the fundamentals of effective governance, including strategy, finance, risk oversight, committee structures, and succession planning.

By combining expert guidance with interactive discussion, the session helped strengthen governance capacity and support informed decision-making as Veterans’ House Canada continues its important work serving veterans.

🔗 https://iog.ca/
🔗https://www.veteranshousecanada.ca/

The 2026 Gaboury Symposium is a joint event between the Parliamentary Internship Programme and the Institute on Governance, as part of IOG's 35th anniversary celebrations.

This annual event showcases original research produced by parliamentary interns that explores emerging trends in legislative issues, Parliamentary procedure, 'life on the Hill', or federalism. The author of the strongest paper is awarded the Hales Prize, named after the PIP’s founder, MP Alfred Hales, who in 1969, introduced a parliamentary motion to establish the Programme.

We're proud to partner with Parliamentary Internship Programme - Programme de stage parlementaire to support the next generation of public service leaders and contribute to meaningful conversations on governance and democracy.

📅 June 19, 2026

🔗 Learn more at https://pip-psp.org/

Celebrating DELP Cohort 22 🎓

The Institute on Governance is proud to recognize the graduates of the Digital Executive Leadership Program (DELP).

Over the past week, this cohort explored the opportunities and challenges shaping digital government while connecting with peers from across the public sector.

Through engaging discussions and shared learning experiences, participants gained new perspectives on digital leadership and the role executives play in navigating change and transformation.

Thank you to our facilitators, faculty, guest speakers, and mentors for making this experience possible.

Congratulations to Cohort 22. We look forward to seeing how you continue to lead and innovate across the public service.

🔗 Learn more about DELP:
iog.ca/delp

Meet Hillary Hartley, a new Associate with the Institute on Governance.

Hillary is a recognized leader in digital government and public sector transformation. She previously served as Ontario’s first Chief Digital and Data Officer, co-founded 18F, the pioneering digital services team within the U.S. federal government, and currently advises leaders through her consultancy, OpenPublic.

We were delighted to welcome Hillary as the keynote speaker at last week's Digital Executive Leadership Program dinner. She will be back with us next week to lead an Executive Leadership Program workshop on the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to digital resilience.

🔗 Read Hillary’s full bio
https://iog.ca/bio/hillary-hartley/

🔗 Learn more about our Digital Executive Leadership Program
https://iog.ca/learning-and-leadership/courses/39-digital-executive-leadership-program/

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the IOG booth at the APEX 2026 Leadership Summit!

Over two inspiring days, we connected with public service leaders from across Canada, exchanged ideas on the future of governance and leadership, and explored the opportunities and challenges shaping the public sector.

Thank you to APEX (Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada) for bringing together such an engaged community of leaders. We look forward to continuing these important conversations throughout the year.

The Summit was also a special milestone for IOG, as we launched our 35th anniversary campaign. As we reflect on 35 years of strengthening governance, we're celebrating the people, partnerships, and experiences that have shaped our journey.

Have an IOG story to share? We'd love to hear it.

Click here to tell us how IOG has been part of your journey:
🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TJLJCTL

Celebrating LDPSI Cohort 12 🎓

The Institute on Governance is proud to recognize the graduates of the Leadership Development Program in Science and Innovation (LDPSI).

Over the past several months, this cohort has come together to explore leadership at the intersection of science, innovation, and public policy. Through thoughtful discussions, shared experiences, and collaborative learning, participants gained new perspectives on how scientific expertise can help shape public sector decision-making.

It has been inspiring to see this group engage with curiosity, challenge assumptions, and support one another throughout their learning journey.

Thank you to our facilitators, guest speakers, and staff for helping create a dynamic and enriching experience along the way.

To Cohort 12, we look forward to seeing how you continue to lead, innovate, and contribute to evidence-informed decision-making across the public sector. Congratulations on reaching this milestone.

🔗 Learn more about our leadership programs:
https://iog.ca/leadership

Attending APEX 2026 next week? Be sure to stop by the IOG booth.

Whether you're looking to strengthen leadership capacity, explore emerging governance challenges, or learn more about our professional development programs, our team will be there throughout the conference and ready to connect.

Come meet our experts, discover our latest learning opportunities, and chat with us about the issues shaping the future of Canada's public service.

We look forward to seeing you!

📅 June 2–3, 2026

🔗 Learn more about this year's APEX Leadership Summit:
https://site.pheedloop.com/event/APEX2026SommetLeadershipSummit/home/

The Institute on Governance is hiring an Administrative Assistant.

Based in our Ottawa office, this role plays an important part in supporting day-to-day operations through administrative support, reception duties, event coordination, and executive scheduling. This is a fully in-person position with the opportunity to contribute to impactful learning experiences for Canada’s public service and beyond.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]

We’re actively recruiting. Apply today!

🔗 To learn more, visit our careers page:
iog.ca/careers