MEMBERSHIP: Invest In Your Future

Join a network of professionals and be a part of a like-minded community who share your passion for governance. At GPC, you’ll find a supportive community that understands your issues, needs, and aspirations. We are YOU.

A GPC membership is a commitment to inspire your careers and to make a difference in the quality of your organization’s governance through our varied professional development and GPC.D programs.

Support for Every Stage of Your Career:

  • New to Governance? Gain access to essential resources for skills and competency development. Engage with peers and seasoned professionals to accelerate your growth
  • Seasoned Professional? Connect with a network of like-minded individuals. Stay informed about the latest trends and developments in governance, ensuring you continue to guide your Boards and organizations effectively.
  • Interested in Governance? Stay updated with a relevant stream of information on evolving governance issues, helping you stay on top of key developments and opportunities in the field.

Who Can Join & Attend Our Events

Our membership is composed principally of corporate secretaries, assistant secretaries, governance professionals, business executives and those involved in corporate governance, ethics and compliance functions as well as others whose duties are normally associated with corporate governance in Canada. 

Associated titles include: 
  • Board Administrator, Board Relations, and/or Board Affairs
  • Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Financial Officer
  • Corporate Secretary, Assistant Corporate Secretary
  • Corporate Governance Manager
  • Director, Corporate and Legal Affairs
  • General Counsel, In-house Counsel
  • Governance Officer, Governance Director
  • Governance Service Provider
  • Legal Advisor
  • President, Principal
GPC is also fortunate to have a strong group of professional governance service firms, individuals and other service providers that support the corporate secretariat and governance practices. Our service provider members supply our members with services such as proxy solicitors, governance consultants, software, transfer agents, financial printers, registered agents and private practice attorneys, among other services.

Become a Member

GPC members are involved in addressing a wide spectrum of corporate governance concerns, encompassing board and committee operations, organizational management and structure, disclosure practices, stakeholder engagement, legal and corporate compliance, and matters pivotal to board accountability and oversight. Our membership is diverse and includes professionals holding various positions.

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GPC Connect App

GPC Connect App is designed to foster connections within the governance community in Canada. Available on both Android and iOS, GPC Connect allows governance professionals to stay informed, engaged, and connected—strengthening the community and empowering professionals for the future.