The IOG is Canada’s independent organization dedicated to advancing and applying good public governance.

Ottawa
Joined April 2010
IOG’s intensive, in-person bootcamps offer practical learning opportunities designed to help public servants and professionals strengthen their skills and navigate today’s public sector challenges.
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• Public Sector Leadership for Major Projects | Dec. 2–3, 2026 • To Be or Not to Be an Executive | Jan. 26–27, 2027 Learn directly from experienced practitioners, build practical skills, and gain insights you can apply in your work.
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High-stakes conversations require more than instinct. Build practical negotiation strategies, strengthen self-awareness, and develop the confidence to achieve better outcomes with IOG’s Negotiating with Confidence learning opportunities.
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Both sessions are led by Dr. Haniyeh Yousofpour, an award-winning business professor, author, and expert in leadership, change management, and negotiations, and Sanjay Dhebar, an author, leadership coach, and faculty member at the Schulich School of Business.
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Congratulations to Cohort 18! The Institute on Governance proudly celebrates the accomplishments of the newest graduates of the Executive Leadership Program (ELP).
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We extend our sincere thanks to our exceptional facilitators, speakers, and faculty for sharing their expertise and contributing to this valuable learning experience.
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To our newest ELP alumni, congratulations on this important milestone! We look forward to seeing you apply your learning and continue making a positive impact across the public service. Learn more about our leadership programs: iog.ca/leadership
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Congratulations to Cohort 26! The Institute on Governance proudly celebrates the accomplishments of the newest graduates of the Stepping into the Executive Cadre (SIEC) program.
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We extend our sincere thanks to our facilitators, speakers, and everyone who contributed to this rich learning experience. We are inspired by the commitment of our newest SIEC alumni to continued growth and leadership in the public service.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first event in IOG’s 35th Anniversary Speaker Series.
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Cara Vaccarino, President & CEO of The Royal, joined IOG CEO Allen Sutherland for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, transformation and leading bold change in challenging times. Stay tuned for more events in the series! #IOG #Leadership
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Ready to build your digital skills? IOG’s AI, Science and Digital courses help public servants understand emerging technology and what it means for their work, with learning opportunities covering responsible AI, prompt engineering, digital government, innovation and more.
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For those looking to go further, the Digital Executive Leadership Program (DELP) builds the digital literacy and leadership skills needed to navigate digital disruption and lead transformation in the public sector.
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