In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, speaks with Chantal Guay, CEO of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), a federal Crown corporation advancing standardization and accreditation nationwide.

Chantal also serves as Vice President of Policy at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), becoming the first woman to lead SCC and represent Canada on the ISO Council. Together, they discuss how standards drive innovation, strengthen competitiveness, and help Canadian companies access global markets.

Be It Resolved: Standards Are the Key for Canadian Companies to Unlock New Global Markets

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Peter Dey, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Paradigm Capital and one of Canada’s most influential voices in corporate governance. With a distinguished career that includes serving on numerous public company boards, chairing the Ontario Securities Commission, and leading the Toronto Stock Exchange Committee on Corporate Governance, Dey is perhaps best known for the landmark 1994 report 'Where Were the Directors?' widely referred to as the'Dey Report'.

Together, they examine why boards must foster a culture that encourages bad news to surface early, particularly in light of evolving disclosure obligations following the Lundin decision. Dey shares insights on how boardroom culture, judgment, and information flow are now central to meeting regulatory expectations and maintaining trust in Canada’s capital markets.

Be It Resolved: Boards Need a Culture Shift to Bad News Early to Meet Disclosure Obligations Post-Lundin.

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, speaks with Victor Li, Executive Vice President, Governance Advisory at Kingsdale Advisors. A senior advisor to boards and institutional investors, Victor brings more than two decades of experience in shareholder-sensitive governance, activist defence, and contested M&A.

Drawing on his work at Kingsdale and his earlier experience at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), the conversation explores how boards navigate increasing investor scrutiny and rising expectations around governance, disclosure, and engagement.

Be It Resolved: Proxy Advisors Are Another Victim of AI

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj is joined by Mark Rigotti, Managing Director and CEO of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Before joining the AICD, Mark served as the global CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills, where he chaired the firm’s global executive and held a number of senior leadership roles.

Mark is also a non-executive director of Smart Group Corporation Limited and chairs the global network of director institutes where he and Rahul first met. Together, they explore today’s resolution and discuss key issues shaping contemporary governance and board leadership.

Be It Resolved: Canadian directors should know the Australian director's playbook.

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Bill Furlong, executive in residence at the Ivey Business School and co-author of The Character Compass. Bill has spent more than a decade researching leader character, with work published in MIT Sloan Management Review, Business Law International, and the Global Risk Institute. A former vice chair at TD Securities, he has also served on the Ontario Securities Commission and the Capital Markets Tribunal.

Together, they explore today’s resolution and discuss why leader character is emerging as a strategic asset in corporate governance and how directors can embed it to strengthen trust and performance.

Be It Resolved: Character Needs to Be on the Board Matrix.

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In this episode of Be it Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Stewart Beck, former President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and Canada’s former High Commissioner to India.

With more than forty years of experience as a diplomat, trade commissioner, and senior advisor, Stewart has advanced Canada’s interests across Asia and the United States—including serving as Consul General in Shanghai and San Francisco. At the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, he deepened Canada’s engagement in the region by building strategic partnerships across policy, trade, technology, and economic security. Drawing on this global perspective, he offers insights into how directors can understand Canada’s role in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape and navigate the challenges and opportunities it presents.

Be It Resolved: Directors need a new playbook for Canada’s place the world.

In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile. With more than 35 years of experience advising clients across industries—from mining and telecommunications to consumer business, manufacturing, and government. Sinclair brings a global perspective shaped by extensive board leadership.

Throughout the episode they explore how boards can navigate emerging challenges and opportunities in an era defined by rapid technological change. Drawing on his deep governance experience, Sinclair shares insights on how directors can strengthen oversight, foster innovation, and position their organizations for long-term success.

Be It Resolved: Boards are having the wrong conversation about AI

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Catherine McCall, CEO of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (CCGG), Canada’s foremost organization representing leading institutional investors managing approximately $5.5 trillion in assets. Together, they explore how strong governance practices and effective stewardship are shaping the future of corporate accountability in Canada.

From promoting sound governance across public companies to engaging in regulatory advocacy and global policy discussions, McCall shares insights on how directors can enhance transparency, strengthen investor confidence, and uphold trust in Canada’s capital markets.

Be It Resolved: Quarterly Reports: Fuel for Market Frenzy

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