FAQ

Q. Is the IOG part of the Canadian government?

A. No. The IOG is an independent organization, a self-supporting, not-for-profit entity.

Q. How is the IOG funded?

A. The IOG is a not-for-profit organization supported on a fee for service basis.  It receives no core funding from government or any other source. We enter into contracts for our research and advice and there are registration fees for our learning programs.  As a registered charitable organization, the IOG can accept donations from foundations, other charities or individuals.

Q. How do I get more information on courses and workshops?
A. Please visit the Learning Centre section of our web site. For additional information, please contact us.

Q. Y-a-t-il des publications disponibles en français?
A. Généralement, nos recherches sont effectuées en anglais; cependant, quelques rapports de l'Institut ont été traduits en français. Pour accéder à la liste de nos documents en français, cliquez ici.

Q. What is governance?
A. Click here for a general discussion on governance, as well as featured IOG publications on the concept on governance.

Q. How do I find an IOG publication on the website?
A. Please visit our Featured Publications page. Alternately, visit individual knowledge areas in order to access featured publications related to your area of interest. If you are searching for a particular publication that is not currently "featured", please visit our Publication Archive.

Q. How do I sign up to receive news alerts about the IOG?
A. To sign up for IOG News, please click here.

Q. Where can I find resources on Board Governance?
A. Please visit our Board Governance page. For additional information and resources, please contact us.