Founded in 1990, the Institute on Governance (IOG) is an independent, Canada-based, not-for-profit public interest institution with its head office in Ottawa and an office in Toronto. Our mission is ‘advancing better governance in the public interest,’ which we accomplish by exploring, developing and promoting the principles, standards and practices which underlie good governance in the public sphere, both in Canada and abroad.

The IOG’s vision is to be the pre-eminent, independent Canadian source of knowledge, research and advice on governance and its continuous improvement.

Over the past 20 years, the IOG has advanced better understanding and practice of good governance, and has undertaken over 1000 projects in Canada and 35 other countries. The IOG’s work is marked by independent thought, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and a responsive and principled approach. « less