Ottawa, Ontario – January 2026 – The Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC–Canada) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a pro bono advisory engagement for the Humanities Digital Degrees Project (HDDP), an innovative initiative dedicated to expanding access to high‑quality humanities education through advanced digital delivery.
The HDDP was founded to preserve and promote the traditions of humanist study while making them more accessible through modern technology. Its programs emphasize intensive reading, writing, and speaking; bilingual instruction in English and French; and the cultivation of independent judgement, intellectual honesty, and critical rigour. By lowering barriers to advanced textual study, the HDDP aims to offer students from all backgrounds the opportunity to surpass themselves and prepare for lives of civic engagement and leadership.
The HDDP liaison for this project was Dr. Edward Tilson, an internationally recognized scholar of Renaissance thought whose work has contributed to shaping contemporary understandings of humanism and (post)modernity.
Under the CMC Pro Bono Program, Rodney Evely, FCMC, volunteered his expertise to conduct a rigorous economic validation of the HDDP’s proposed digital architecture and to support the development of a strategic fiscal narrative for government stakeholders. His work included assessing the portal’s technical design as an economic investment, modelling long‑term cost‑benefit scenarios, and providing recommendations on funding allocation and project phasing.
“We are grateful for Rodney’s thoughtful and thorough analysis,” said Dr. Tilson. “His work provides a strong foundation for demonstrating the long‑term value of the HDDP as essential public infrastructure for accessible humanities education.”
“Supporting the HDDP has been deeply meaningful,” said Rodney Evely, FCMC. “The project represents a visionary reimagining of how humanist education can be delivered in the digital age. My goal was to help articulate its economic and societal value in a clear, compelling way.”
About the Humanities Digital Degrees Project (HDDP)
The HDDP is dedicated to preserving and promoting humanist scholarship while expanding access through digital innovation. Its programs foster linguistic excellence, critical rigour, and intellectual freedom. For more information, please visit https://www.hddp.ca/.
About Rodney Evely, FCMC
Rodney Evely, FCMC, is an Oxford-trained Executive Advisor, Fellow of the ICMCO, and author dedicated to empowering mission-driven organizations through expert governance, digital innovation, and ethical leadership. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, he is recognized as a global leader in enterprise technology and corporate strategy, guiding organizations through complex transformations.
Rodney translates this elite strategic expertise into tangible social impact as the co-founder and driving force behind the CMC Canada Pro Bono Program. What began as a proof-of-concept in Ontario in 2020 has grown into a national initiative that has provided strategic consulting to nearly 25 charities, strengthening the backbone of Canada's social sector.
As a thought leader, he has authored the acclaimed book "The Charitable Consultant: Transformative Strategies for Nonprofits" (2025), a practical guide praised for its actionable frameworks on governance, ethical AI, and crisis-proofing missions. He has also announced a forthcoming book, "Canada's Economic Reinvention and Global Leadership," scheduled for release in Spring 2026.
About CMC-Canada Pro Bono Program
The CMC-Canada Pro Bono Consulting Program connects skilled volunteer consultants with non-profit organizations to provide strategic planning and operational support at no cost. For more information about the program or to apply for assistance, please visit https://www.cmc-canada.ca/Pro-Bono-Consulting-Program, or contact: pro-bono@cmc-canada.ca.
About CMC-Canada
The Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) fosters excellence and integrity in the management consulting profession. CMC-Canada administers, and its provincial Institutes confer, the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation in Canada. The Association and its 2500+ members advocate for the CMC designation and are dedicated to advancing the profession and delivering the benefits of these efforts to the client community. CMC-Canada is a founding member of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI), now CMC-Global, a global network of management consultants of 49 member countries.
CMC is dedicated to strengthening Canadian communities by providing pro bono consulting services to non-profit organizations that serve diverse populations and address critical social needs. For more information about CMC Canada, contact: membership@cmc-canada.ca.
