Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance
Corporate governance
In accordance with the Canadian Tourism Commission Act, Destination Canada is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board includes a Chairperson, Destination Canada’s President and Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, and directors.
The Board is composed of senior business professionals who possess the experience, competencies and skills required to add value to Destination Canada’s decisions on strategic opportunities and risks and to provide effective oversight. Board members bring broad and deep experience of the tourism industry, public policy, marketing and business. This ensures sound leadership at the pinnacle of our organizational chart. Destination Canada staff support the Board by providing the latest intelligence, research, and expert advice to facilitate decision-making by all involved.
The Chairperson is appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years. The President & Chief Executive Officer is also appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years. Up to nine additional directors are appointed by the Minister responsible for Destination Canada, with the approval of the Governor in Council, for terms of up to four years. Directors are eligible for reappointment in the same or another capacity. The Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada serves as an ex officio director.
Corporate governance
In accordance with the Canadian Tourism Commission Act, Destination Canada is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board includes a Chairperson, Destination Canada’s President and Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, and directors.
The Board is composed of senior business professionals who possess the experience, competencies and skills required to add value to Destination Canada’s decisions on strategic opportunities and risks and to provide effective oversight. Board members bring broad and deep experience of the tourism industry, public policy, marketing and business. This ensures sound leadership at the pinnacle of our organizational chart. Destination Canada staff support the Board by providing the latest intelligence, research, and expert advice to facilitate decision-making by all involved.
The Chairperson is appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years. The President & Chief Executive Officer is also appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years. Up to nine additional directors are appointed by the Minister responsible for Destination Canada, with the approval of the Governor in Council, for terms of up to four years. Directors are eligible for reappointment in the same or another capacity. The Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada serves as an ex officio director.
Governance documents
These documents provide an overview of Destination Canada’s corporate governance framework and include enabling legislation, bylaws and code of conduct information.
Governance documents
These documents provide an overview of Destination Canada’s corporate governance framework and include enabling legislation, bylaws and code of conduct information.
Advisory committees
Destination Canada benefits and relies upon insights and perspective from the industry, including select advisory committees. These committees, with representation from all sectors and regions of the tourism economy, help inform and provide input relating to key insights, program opportunities, market strategies, and trends relating to Destination Canada’s leisure marketing, business events and research divisions.
Any questions about the committees can be directed to advisorycommittees@destinationcanada.com
Advisory committees
Destination Canada benefits and relies upon insights and perspective from the industry, including select advisory committees. These committees, with representation from all sectors and regions of the tourism economy, help inform and provide input relating to key insights, program opportunities, market strategies, and trends relating to Destination Canada’s leisure marketing, business events and research divisions.
Any questions about the committees can be directed to advisorycommittees@destinationcanada.com