ABOUT US
OUR ROLE
Our roots run deep. The Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL), formerly the Canadian Society for Training and Development, is a not-for-profit membership organization for workplace learning professionals.
Supported by a rapidly growing membership with chapters from coast to coast, I4PL exists to elevate the performance and learning profession by setting the standard for excellence in professional practice through a competency framework, code of ethics, and sought-after professional designations.
Our members come from a diverse range of sectors and are united by the knowledge that their skills are critical to the health and prosperity of Canadians.
OUR VISION
The Institute for Performance and Learning’s professionals enable the success of the Canadian workforce.
OUR MISSION
We expand the strategic value of learning in the workplace by:
- advancing I4PL standards and competencies for workforce learning;
- collaborating to extend the influence of workforce learning;
- promoting workforce learning as a career path; and
- leading the future of learning through the professional development of our members.
OUR CHAPTERS
Connect to Canada’s Workplace Performance and Learning Professionals, in your City.
The Institute for Performance and Learning has 16 locations across Canada, where both new and senior practitioners connect to drive excellence in workplace learning – from contributing to best practices, to offering professional development opportunities.
As a member of The Institute for Performance and Learning, you can join events throughout the year where you’ll learn how to make a noticeable impact on your organization’s bottom line.
British Columbia
Vancouver & BC Mainland
Executive: Joanne Brown (Chair), Corey Olson, Heather Osborne, Nancy Loadman, Laura Sukorokoff and Fabiana Gennari
Vancouver Island
Executive: Alison Brophey, Chair, Jacquie Cameron, Patricia Larose and Murray Richmond
Alberta
Calgary
Executive: Frank Merryweather (chair), Angela Dorey, Armondo Ruggeri, Harish Suri, June Read, Vanita Gupta and Whitney Miller
Edmonton
Executive: Miranda Manning (Chair), Linda Hajjar, Louise Meier and Rob Schnell
Saskatchewan
Regina
Executive: Nick Langshaw (Chair), Doug Lawrence, Shelby Duckworth, CK Tan, Deb Roberts and Rubina Aftab.
Manitoba
Manitoba
Marie Antaya (Chair), Dawna Atamanchuk, Doreen Baker, Julene Toews Dewis and Joan Padgett
Ontario
Durham
Executive: Zsuzsa Jablonszky (Chair), Karen Henry, Jill Holliday, Darlene Johnston, Heather Metcalfe and Peter Taylor.
Hamilton-Niagara
Executive: Roger Davis (Chair)
Ottawa-Gatineau
Executive:David Elliott(Chair), Kate Wright, Nicolas Franco, Kony Trudel, Chris Van Wingerden and Teresa Kirkwood
Peel-Halton
Executive: Janice Harrisson (Chair), Rick Coelho, Anita Gouveia, Garima Gupta, and Marilyn Otten.
Waterloo, Wellington & Area
Executive: Valerie Beckett (Chair), Dale Wilcox, Hannah Brown, Janet Holmes, Jenny Hill and Vickie Quigg
London & Area
Executive: Kate Jones (co-chair), Carey Franklin-McInnes (co-chair), Laura Hetu, Maria Karidas and Barb Johnson.
Toronto
Executive: Jenn Reid (Chair), Carolynne Fletcher Wintrip, Jennifer Cohen, Jessica Knox, Kerry-Ann Douglas-Powell and Michelle Chan
Quebec
Montreal
Executive: Marc Lalande (Chair), Marie-Felicité Gignac, Alexandre Foisy-Geoffroy, Francois Lavalée, and Iman El Tartoussi,
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Executive: Tisha Parker Kemp, Marion Harper, Gerard Murphy, Jill Curley, Mark Beland
Newfoundland + Labrador
St. John's
Executive: Gavin Toole (Chair) and Gail Edwards
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair
Mary Brodhead, EdD, CTDP
Member since 2004
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Senior Manager
New Economy Development Group
New Economy Development Group
Recently retired from the CFIA where she was Executive Director of Learning for over 12 years, Mary is consulting on multicultural learning, leadership, and coaching. She has a doctorate from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and wide experience with learning and coaching in the federal, private and university sectors.
Director-at-Large
Brian Atkinson, MBA, CTDP
Member since 2003
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Senior Director,
Learning Solutions
Retail & Business Banking, CIBC
Brian leads a team of 45 learning, project and relationship management professionals at CIBC, supporting 30,000 employees across 1100 branches. Director of Outreach and Certification for CSTD’s Durham Chapter Executive for over 10 years, he is also a part-time member of the Durham College School of Business Continuous Learning Faculty.
Director-at-Large
Fodé Beaudet
Member since 2015
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Learning Advisor
Centre for Intercultural Learning, Global Affairs Canada
Director-at-Large
Laura Bechard
Member since 2012
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Business & Executive Coach
Bexco Business & Executive Coaching
Having significant experience in post-secondary education and as an entrepreneur, Laura consults and coaches business clients in achieving their vision for success. She leverages expertise as a CPA, learning and change management professional and shares her passion for employee development with her clients. She has an MBA from McGill University and M.Ed. from University of Calgary.
Director-at-Large
Nathalie Doré, CTDP
Member since 2006
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Learning Strategist
Innovation Consultants
Nathalie has been developing programs that improve employee performance and engagement at all levels for more than 15 years. Having built the Organizational Learning and Effectiveness functions for Multimicro, Benjamin Moore and Ivanhoe Cambridge from the ground up, she now shares her passion for designing learning strategies that deliver results for her clients.
Secretary
Christine du Plessix, MBA, CTDP
Member since 2010
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In 2010, Christine initiated the adoption of CSTD Facilitation Competencies as a standard for delivery at the BMO Institute for Learning. She recently retired from her role as Senior Manager Enterprise Delivery at BMO, where she was responsible for the development and implementation of learning strategies both regional and national in scope.
Director-at-Large
Hughes Foltz
Member since 2014
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Vice President, Professional Services
Optel Group
Hugues Foltz is the Vice President of Professional Services at Optel Group. A passionate and active leading figure in the field of e-learning and information technology, he has led his company to tremendous growth over the years and currently employs nearly 100 professionals.
Director-at-Large
Kirk Fox, CTDP
Member since 2005
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Senior Leadership
Facilitator & Coach
D’VelUp
Kirk is a senior leadership development facilitator and Executive Coach, certified through Royal Roads University. With over 25 years of business experience, combined with his experience as an HR professional, he brings a unique focus to facilitating management, leadership, team and organizational development, as well as to customer service and sales training.
Treasurer
Robert Hedley, PhD, CTDP
Member since 1990
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President and
Principal Consultant
Hedley and Associates Inc
Co-founder of Hedley and Associates, Bob has more than 30 years experience, working in food manufacturing as Vice President of People and Leadership at Maple Leaf Foods Inc., as well as retail, elite athlete development, coaching, colleges and universities. He earned his CTDP in 2003 and received the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for volunteer service.
Director-at-Large
Mary Kalkanis, CTDP
Member since 1997
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Director, Talent &
Leadership
Moneris Solutions
During more than 20 years working in Learning, Organizational Development, and Talent Management, Mary has led teams at Softchoice, Shoppers Drug Mart, Transcontinental, Home Depot Canada, and CIBC. She has a BA from U of T, an advanced certificate in HR from Rotman School of Management, and an OD certificate from Queen’s University.
Director-at-Large
Linda White, CTDP
Member since 2010
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Vice-President, Global Performance & Learning
Scotiabank
Linda has an overall responsibility for learning globally at Scotiabank. Her team provides performance and training support solutions aligned with business goals and external best practices.
Linda holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in languages and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. She also holds a Certificate in Adult Education and the Certified Training & Development Professional designation.