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CMC-Canada News & Updates
April 17, 2024
ArriveCan Shows Government Consultants Should Prove Ethical Business Foundations Before Getting Federal Contracts
The ArriveCan saga has prompted a crisis for federal government consultants, necessitating improved vetting processes. While recent events have tarnished the field's reputation, it's vital to acknowledge the significant contributions of ethical consultants. Validation of competencies and adherence to ethical standards in procurement are crucial going forward. Professional designations like Certified Management Consultant can aid in ensuring accountability in government contracts. Read More
February 13, 2024
Elevating Excellence: CMC-Canada’s new Consulting Firm Partner Program Certifies 30 EY Canada Management Consultants
This initiative enables EY Canada to preapprove their consultants for Certified Management Consultant (CMC) certification readiness. This significant development marks a crucial step in raising the standards of management consulting excellence in Canada and is anticipated to result in the accreditation of 30 new CMCs by the end of 2024. Read More
December 12, 2023
CMC-Canada and University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management Enhance Existing Partnership to Support Aspiring Management Consultants
As part of the Telfer School of Management’s-CMC-Canada Academic Partner Program, students who are enrolled in the Telfer School of Management’s MBA program in the Management Consulting Concentration, can now graduate with the maximum number of equivalencies towards attaining their CMC designation. Read More
6 décembre 2023
CMC-Canada annonce un partenariat avec l'entreprise d’envergure, MNP LLP Canada
Le programme permet à MNP de préapprouver ses consultants pour la certification CMC, ce qui constitue une étape importante dans l'amélioration des normes de conseil en management au Canada.
December 6, 2023
CMC-Canada Announces Large Firm Partnership with MNP LLP Canada
The program allows MNP to preapprove their consultants for CMC certification readiness, which is a significant step toward raising the standards of management consulting in Canada.
August 24, 2023
2023 Constantinus International Award Nomination
CMC-Canada is pleased to announce our submission for the International Constantinus Award, celebrating excellence in management consulting!
May 15, 2023
CMC-Canada's Management Advisory Service (MAS) program celebrates 20 years of providing essential support to Canadian businesses
The Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launch of its Management Advisory Services (MAS) Program supporting businesses across Canada. The program, based on pilot programs in both Alberta and Ontario, is supported through funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), supporting hundreds of businesses in growth and strategy across Canada. Read More
April 27, 2023
A Message from the New CMC-Canada National Board Vice-Chair, Michael Ennis, CMC
"I am honoured to serve for the coming two years as your Vice-Chair of the National Board for the Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada). " Read More
April 27, 2023
Un message du nouveau Vice-président du conseil d’administration de CMC-Canada, Michael Ennis, CMC
"Je suis honoré d'être le vice-président du conseil d'administration de l'Association canadienne des conseillers en management (CMC-Canada) pour les deux prochaines années." Lilisez l'article ici
April 20, 2023
A Message from the New CMC-Canada National Board Chair, Sophie Lemieux, C. Adm., C.M.C.
"It’s my pleasure to address CMC-Canada members for the first time as your new National Board Chair. I am honored to have been appointed to serve in this role over the coming two years." Read More
April 20, 2023
Un message de la nouvelle Présidente du conseil d’administration de CMC-Canada, Sophie Lemieux, Adm.A., C.M.C.
"J'ai le plaisir de m'adresser aux membres de CMC-Canada pour la première fois en tant que nouvelle présidente du conseil d'administration. Je suis honorée d'avoir été nommée à ce poste pour les deux prochaines années." Lilisez l'article ici
April 18, 2023
CMC-Canada's Letter to the Editor, The Globe and Mail
In defence of the management consulting profession. In a new Letter to the Editor published in The Globe and Mail, Donna Ringrose, Executive Director of CMC-Canada, addresses the important role management consultants play in the Public Sector and the proposed cuts to consulting in the 2023 Federal Budget. "It’s unproductive to expect that slashing budgets for consultants would not lead to worse outcomes in project development and delivery," says Ringrose. Read More
March 9, 2023
CMC-Canada Response: Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates proceedings have recently raised questions about the propriety of the government’s procurement process, the government’s use of consultants generally, and whether consultants seeking government contracts are concerned with protecting the public’s interest. We believe the questions raised by these proceedings may undermine the public’s confidence in consultants, including Certified Management Consultants (CMCs), which is an issue of grave concern for us. Read More.
October 12, 2022
2022 International Constantinus Award: CMC-Canada NOMINEE Captures Gold Medal!
Project Winner: South Sask Ready-Sector Level Feasibility Study - Offsetting Clean Energy Transition Impacts on a Coal-Reliant Rural Economy
Learn how this creative, multi-disciplined expert team formed to assist a partnership of nine municipalities in southern Saskatchewan to develop a vision for economic survival. Read More.
October 11, 2022
Academic fellows – Congratulations!
Congratulations to the recipients of this year's Academic Fellow of the International Council of Management Institutes award, Jan van Beek and Kevin Schwenker.
- Jac van Beek awarded the prestigious Academic Fellow Award by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI). Read more or download the CMC-Global Press Release.
- Kevin Schwenker awarded the prestigious Academic Fellow Award by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI). Read more or download the CMC-Global Press Release.
August 25, 2022
CMC-Canada and the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa Announce a New Memorandum of Understanding
CMC-Canada is excited to welcome back the University of Ottawa as a partner in education. Learn more
August 15, 2022
CMC-Canada's 2022 Industry Report Released
CMC-Canada is pleased to release its latest study of the management consulting industry in Canada. The 2022 Industry Report was undertaken by Nanos Research on behalf of the association. Learn more
July 14, 2022
2022 International Constantinus Award Nomination announced!
Learn more about CMC-Canada's nomination for this prestigious award. Read more
March 7, 2022
Announcing CMC-Canada's new mentorship program
CMC-Canada's new Mentorship Program connects up-and-coming consultants with accomplished CMCs. Read more
October 13, 2021
2021 International Constantinus Award: CMC-Canada Members Capture Silver Medal!
Learn more about CMC-Canada's award-winning project team! Read more
September 16, 2021
Academic fellows – Congratulations!
Congratulations to the recipients of this year's Academic Fellow of the International Council of Management Institutes award, Professor Richard Leblanc and Bruce Anderson. More information is available below.
- Prof. Richard W.J. Leblanc awarded the prestigious Academic Fellow Award by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI). Read more.
- Bruce Anderson awarded the prestigious Academic Fellow Award by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI). Read more.
September 6, 2021
Constantinus International Award, 2021
CMC-Canada is pleased to announce our successful submission for the International Constantinus Award, celebrating excellence in consulting! Read More.
May 18, 2021
New CMC Online Communities
Learn more about our CMC Communities, a new member-exclusive benefit that we want everyone to take advantage of
February 25, 2021
A Message from Donna Ringrose, Executive Director, CMC-Canada
Each year, we strive to maximize the value of your membership dollar and bring you new opportunities to get involved with the association, network with your colleagues, and build your profile. Check out our top reasons to renew.
December 3, 2020
Top Reasons to Renew your Membership
Each year, we strive to maximize the value of your membership dollar and bring you new opportunities to get involved with the association, network with your colleagues, and build your profile. Check out our top reasons to renew.
November 19, 2020
CMC-Canada's New Member Hub – Please Complete your Profile!
CMC-Canada is excited to bring you a higher level of engagement. Our new Member Hub, developed in partnership with YourMembership, includes opportunities to build your profile to connect with your peers, share with prospective clients, and showcase your strengths via our searchable 'Find a Consultant' member directory.
Earlier this week, we sent out instructions to members on how to update your profile – please make sure you take the time to complete this important step so that you'll be searchable in the directory!
If you did not receive the instructions or have any questions about how to update your information, please contact our Membership Team.
November 5, 2020
CATALYST 2020 Management Consulting Conference – Thank You for Attending!
Thanks to all of our attendees, presenters, sponsors, musicians, and organizers for helping make CATALYST 2020 Management Consulting Conference such a successful event. Learn more about the lessons learned from this event:
October 8, 2020
Announcing CMC-Canada's New Member Hub
Watch for email updates from CMC-Canada over the next few weeks, as we launch our new member hub!
Members will have new opportunities to profile their experience, interact with members, and explore new job opportunities. We will provide tutorials on how to take advantage of these functions, so stay tuned!
September 10, 2020
CATALYST 2020 Virtual Conference: Register Today!
CATALYST 2020, Management Consulting Conference, October 27, 28, and 29, 2020, will help consultants navigate the road ahead to a successful economic recovery. Register now to save your seat.
Whether you are an experienced consultant or are starting to establish yourself as a consulting leader, CATALYST 2020 will provide you with topics of interest to both you and your clients that will help you stay on top of the latest trends.
August 13, 2020
Save the Date! 2020 Virtual Conference by CMC-Ontario
CMC-Ontario is pleased to announce its upcoming fully virtual conference, CATALYST 2020, taking place October 27-29, 2020. The Catalyst Conference team has lined up speakers who will share key insights to help you navigate the road to the future, to turn challenges into opportunities, to break out of the new normal with a strategic plan, and to be the catalyst for success.
July 2, 2020
CBC WEEKEND BUSINESS PANEL WITH CMC JENIFER BARTMAN.
CMC Jenifer Bartman recently joined the CBC News Network Weekend Business Panel, alongside Elmer Kim, Dennis Mitchell, and John Northcott.
The panel discussed travel bubbles and opening up the economy, a new fund promoting diversity, and more.
June 2, 2020
NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thank you to all members who attended our 2020 AGM. We would like to thank our outgoing Board members for their tireless efforts and contributions to the association and the consulting profession. CMC-Canada's New Board of Directors:
May 7, 2020
A Message from Donna Ringrose, our new Executive Director (Interim)
It is with great enthusiasm that I write to you as Interim Executive Director of CMC-Canada. I have been with the association since last October as Director of Corporate Partnerships and my experience has been extremely positive.
Learn More
April 23, 2020
A MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL BRENNAN, OUTGOING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
On May 1st I will be leaving CMC-Canada to take on the role of Chief Administration Officer for the National Police Federation. The Board of Directors has appointed Donna Ringrose, our current Director of Corporate Partnerships, as Interim Executive Director while they undertake the search for a new Executive Director.
Learn More
April 9, 2020
CMC-Canada STAFF Changes
On April 2nd the Board accepted Michael Brennan’s resignation as Executive Director of CMC-Canada, effective May 1, 2020. Michael is leaving to take on the role of Chief Administrative Officer for the newly formed National Police Federation, headquartered in Ottawa. This is a loss for CMC-Canada, but we can only respect his decision and wish him every success.
March 16, 2020
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT KIT.
To help you manage the state of affairs at your workplace due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), our partner You Exec has created a free presentation that you can use to protect your team and address changes to business.
March 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update from CMC-Canada
CMC-Canada continues to operate at full capacity amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with recommendations from government and public health authorities.
July 25, 2019
An MBA plus? Grad touts value of management consulting program, via Royal Roads University.
July 11, 2019
An MBA plus? Grad touts value of management consulting program, via Royal Roads University.
May 15, 2019
Honouring CMC-Alberta CMCs: A Speech by Leigh Harris, National Board Chair.
April 12, 2019
Call for Submissions: Constantinus Awards 2019 – Showcasing Canadian Excellence in Management Consulting.
January 24, 2019
The University of Regina and the Canadian Association of Management Consultants Agreement.
The University of Regina and the Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding that facilitates Levene Graduate School students in achieving the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation.
December 16, 2018
CBC Weekend Business Panel with CMC Jenifer Bartman.
CMC Jenifer Bartman joined Elmer Kim and John Northcott to discuss the business implications of the Huawei saga.
December 1, 2018
New Member Column.
Check out CMC Tim Kist's latest monthly column on marketing in the Winnipeg Free Press.
Read it here: “Marketer's dilemma. Balancing revenue and responsibility in the brand-new cannabis industry”.
November 17, 2018
Letter to the Editor, Winnipeg Free Press.
Read J.J. (Sean) Sweeney's (FCMC) letter to the editor in response to a recent WFP article on Manitoba spending $16M on private consultants since the Tories took power.
November 3, 2018
Letter to the Editor, Winnipeg Free Press.
Read CMC Tim Kist's latest monthly column on marketing in the Winnipeg Free Press: Setting yourself apart. Consider the four pillars of marketing to grow your success.
October 18, 2018
CMC-Canada Members Sweep Top Honours at 2018 International Constantinus Awards, Showcasing Excellence in Management Consulting.
October 17, 2018
Dwight Mihalicz elected as new ICMCI Chair, the first Canadian to hold the position since 1993.
October 6. 2018
New Member Column.
CMC Tim Kist's latest monthly column on marketing in the Winnipeg Free Press is out: "Everyone on your team is in marketing. Key contributions come from the loading dock to the executive suite".
September 1, 2018
New Member Column.
CMC Tim Kist's latest monthly column on marketing in the Winnipeg Free Press is out. Read it here, “With Great Online Power Comes Great Responsibility”.
August 17, 2018
Business Link features a profile of CMC-Alberta's Back to Business Coaching Program—Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in its Connector Newsletter.
August 4, 2018
Members in the News.
CMC Tim Kist has a new monthly column on marketing in the Winnipeg Free Press. Read the latest article, “Marketing more than just making things look pretty”.
July 6, 2018
CMC-Canada Announces Canadian Nominations for 2018 International Constantinus Awards, Showcasing Excellence in Management Consulting.
June 7, 2018
Global Management Consulting Professional Body Celebrates International Consultants’ Day.
CMC‑Global (formerly ICMCI) in unison with its members and management consultants from around the world, including founding member CMC‑Canada, recognizes and celebrates today as ‘International Consultants’ Day’.
Read our Media Release.
June 5, 2018
EU's General Data Protection Regulations.
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force May 25, 2018 and it will have a significant impact on Canadian businesses. You can find a useful roadmap to compliance in this Financial Post article and tips to get your business in tune with GDPR in this Globe and Mail piece.
Also, PwC U.S. has a useful GDPR primer that you can read here.
May 28, 2018
May Advocacy Update – Tax Changes Affecting Small Businesses.
CMC-Canada is a member of the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness – a unified voice of close to 80 organizations across the country who oppose the federal government’s tax proposals that dramatically change the way incorporated small businesses are taxed in Canada The Coalition – on behalf of hundreds of thousands of its members – recently deployed two new letters:
- A new letter to Finance Minister Morneau with suggested approaches on how to protect passive investments.
- A request to provincial ministers for assistance on the taxation of passive investment income. Here’s a letter that's been sent to BC’s Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier, Carole James.
- You can also read an accompanying news release here.
April 30, 2018
CBC Weekend Business Panel with CMC Jenifer Bartman.
CMC Jenifer Bartman joined John Northcott and Elmer Kim for CBC News Network’s Weekend Business Panel for a discussion on millennial real estate trends and Canadian markets closing early due to technical issues.
Read a summary of the discussion.
March 28, 2018
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness is asking finance minister Bill Morneau to take more action on the government’s proposed tax changes.
The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, a unified voice of more than 70 organizations representing hundreds of thousands of business owners across the country (including CMC-Canada members), outlined today the need for further important fixes to small business tax changes.
Read the Coalition’s new letter to Finance Minister Morneau and accompanying press release.
March 28, 2018
New Partnership: CMC-Canada and University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.
The Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. The initial objective is to prepare students within U of T’s Master’s of Engineering (MEng) programme for a career in management consulting, and the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation.
February 27, 2018
Moodys Gartner report on 2018 Federal Budget.
The Federal Government has just released its annual budget. Read a summary of the details from Moodys Gartner here: The 2018 Federal Budget and the Passive Investment Proposal Climbdown.
February 19, 2018
How to Change Arts Leadership in Canada: An Insider’s Perspective.
CMC Rosalyn Rubenstein, Principal of Rubenstein & Associates, recently had an article featured in the Globe and Mail: “How to change arts leadership in Canada: An insider’s perspective.”
February 14, 2018
READ: Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness feedback on revised tax proposals.
The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, a unified voice of more than 70 organizations representing hundreds of thousands of business owners across the country (including CMC-Canada members), has written a new letter to Finance Minister Bill Morneau. The letter (along with supplementary examples) raises concerns about the recently announced changes to income splitting rules for families and upcoming changes to passive investment rules.
Read the Letter (English / French) and the accompanying News Release (English / French).
February, 9, 2018
CMC Dr. Richard LeBlanc: Wynn Resorts may need to rebrand.
CMC Dr. Richard LeBlanc, corporate governance professor at York University, recently joined BNN to provide perspective on the Steve Wynn misconduct claims, what could be next for Wynn Resorts, and the company board's role in all of this.
February, 2018
CBC Weekend Business Panel with CMC Jenifer Bartman.
CMC Jenifer Bartman joined Natasha Fatah and Elmer Kim for CBC News Network’s Weekend Business Panel for a discussion on space exploration, the cost of raising the next generation of olympic athletes, and more.
Read a summary of the discussion.
January 18, 2018
First CIO Blockchain Professional Certification Issued in Canada.
TransformationWorx, CIO Association of Canada, and the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Ontario (CMC-Ontario) announced today that certifications will be issued next week to the world's first CIO Certified Blockchain Professionals (CCBP). The program is dedicated to Application of Blockchain to Business.
January 15, 2018
Blockchain and Real Estate.
Blockchain technology is starting to transform many different sectors, and Real Estate is no exception. FCMC Sheila Botting (Deloitte Canada) weighs in on the impact of blockchain in real estate in this Globe and Mail article.
January, 2018
CBC Weekend Business Panel with CMC Jenifer Bartman.
CMC Jenifer Bartman joined John Northcott and Elmer Kim for CBC News Network’s Weekend Business Panel for a discussion on NAFTA and more.
Read a summary of the discussion.
December 14, 2017
NEW: Tax Coalition welcomes Senate recommendations, remains concerned with income sprinkling rules.
The legislation on income sprinkling released by Finance Minister Bill Morneau this week, while a step towards clarity, still represents an administrative and financial burden for a number of small businesses and the families that own themRead the latest news release from the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, a unified voice of now almost 80 organizations, including CMC-Canada, representing hundreds of thousands of business owners across the country.
November 22, 2017
READ: CMC-Canada's Third Letter to Minister Morneau.
Despite the federal government’s partial adjustments to its small business tax changes, business groups are still troubled about the potential negative effects the revised proposals will have on small and medium-sized firms. The concerns are spelled-out in a new letter to Finance Minister Bill Morneau by the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, a unified voice of now almost 80 organizations, including CMC-Canada, representing hundreds of thousands of business owners across the country.
Read the Letter (English or French) and the News Release.
October 2, 2017
READ: CMC-Canada's Response to Department of Finance Canada.
As part of our ongoing efforts in opposition of the federal government's tax proposals announced on July 18, 2017, CMC-Canada has submitted a detailed response on behalf of its members to Finance Minister Morneau.
We're asking that the federal government reflect on both the substance of the tax proposals and the strategy it used to launch them. And we've respectfully requested that the current proposals be halted until all our members' concerns have been addressed and a comprehensive review of the Canadian tax system is successfully undertaken, with a view toward fairness and simplification for all taxpayers.
Read the submission. See more submissions on the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness website.
September 26-27, 2017
Growing coalition confirms tax proposals will affect middle-class business owners.
The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, a unified voice of more than 70 organizations representing hundreds of thousands of business owners across the country (including CMC-Canada), has written a new letter to Finance Minister Bill Morneau with professional analysis confirming that Ottawa’s tax proposals will affect middle-class business owners, resulting in higher tax rates than other Canadians with similar income levels. Read the letter in English / French, as well as the news release (English / French) sent out by the coalition, which includes a quote from our National Board Vice-Chair (interim), Leigh Harris:
“We are fully supportive of the government’s pledge to advance evidence-based policy-making. Our members are concerned that the government’s proposed changes to small business taxes are not sufficiently informed by the level of research, analysis and consultation required to ensure a full appreciation of the impacts this will have on Canadians - not just entrepreneurs and small business owners but also on the overall health of the Canadian economy and competitiveness in the short and long term.” — Leigh Harris, Vice Chair (Interim) National Board of Directors, CMC-Canada
August 30, 2017
CMC-Canada’s Response to Finance Minister Morneau’s Proposed Tax Changes.
CMC-Canada has joined the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, a group of now 70+ organizations from across the country, unified in opposition of the federal government’s tax proposals that would dramatically change the way incorporated small businesses are taxed in Canada. These business groups — on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of members — have presented a letter to Finance Minister Bill Morneau asking the government to take these proposals off the table and instead meet with the business community to address any shortcomings in tax policy affecting private corporations.
- You can read the letter here in English or French.
- You can also read the media advisory sent out by the coalition in English or French.
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Colin McAllister, CMC, managing partner at Perspect, joined BNN to discuss these proposed tax changes and how they could impact small business owners. To watch the video, click the image below:
- 'The downside of seeking advice on the cheap'. CMCs Kimberly Connors (Ernst & Young) and Heidi Hamilton (Priority Solutions) were interviewed for this Globe & Mail piece.
- CMC-Canada's letter to the editor in response to a Globe & Mail article on the consultant's role in executive compensation. Globe and Mail "There is a fundamental misunderstanding of the role of the compensation consultant vis-a-vis the client."... Read more.
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Past Press Releases
2016
- October 11: CMC-Canada hosts Management Consulting Week 2016 in Toronto
- August 10: Gilles Levasseur awarded the prestigious Academic Fellow Award by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI)
- August 9: Dr. Blaize Horner Reich CMC awarded the prestigious Academic Fellow Award by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI)
- February 18: CMC-Canada and George Brown College's School of Management announce a Memorandum of Understanding
2015
- April 13: CMC-Canada and McGill University's School of Continuing Studies announce a Memorandum of Understanding
- March 10: Canadian Association of Management Consultants partners with SFU’s Beedie School of Business
2014
2013
2012
- December 11: Certified Management Consultants and Canadian Telecommunications Consultants Association to join forces
- February 22: CMC-Canada and the Alberta School of Business are excited to announce a Memorandum of Understanding
- February 14: CMC-Canada and Queen’s School of Business announce a Memorandum of Understanding
