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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

MAY 2011

When my term began in September at the National Conference in Vancouver, I never would have predicted that the next six months would go by so quickly. Yet in a blink of an eye, here we are in May. As predicted, it has truly been an exceptional year so far for IIA-Canada - a year that will long be remembered.

In September, the IIA-Canada produced its first Annual Report. We have now just published the institute's first Midyear Report, which includes contributions from our national committee chairs who describe their accomplishments to date and upcoming activities.

This year began with a historic event for IIA-Canada, as our membership vote on the Canadian Institute Proposal was completed. Ninety-five percent of the voter turnout (over one-third of Canadian members) voted in favour of commencing a two-year transition period to a Canadian Institute of Internal Auditors. As a result of the vote, the Interim Canadian Institute was established on Jan 1, 2011, operating as a subsidiary of IIA Global with a two-year mandate to establish a full-fledged institute beginning Jan 1, 2013. The Canadian Council has become the Interim Canadian Board (ICB) and will lead the transition process as well as continue to develop Canadian-oriented programs and services for our members.

Members need to be aware that there is one more significant step to confirm our support for the Canadian Institute. Between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012, Canadian members must commit their membership to IIA-Canada. Doing so will indicate to IIA-Global that IIA-Canada has the financial capacity to operate successfully in the long-term.

The ICB has been very busy since September. Highlights of our activities include:

Implementation of the detailed transition plan to study and negotiate IIA-Canada's new relationship with IIA-Global, establish the organization and transition to an institute;
Recruitment of an Executive Director for IIA-Canada. As a result of a thorough search process, Yaroslaw (Yaro) Zajac has been appointed our new Executive Director. Yaro's primary responsibility will be to build the Canadian organization to ensure it is ready for independent institute status within IIA-Global by Jan. 1, 2013. During this period, he will progressively assume responsibility for IIA operations in Canada. Additional information on the appointment was provided in a separate communication;
Development of a strategic plan for the IIA in Canada;
Continue to enhance coordination with Chapters - Chapter boards increasingly involved in national initiatives (membership vote, strategic planning, membership renewal, education, etc.;
Continuation of the National Education Committe's efforts to grow and deliver a Canadian-oriented professional development program that complements the excellent programs being delivered by our Chapters;
Completion of plans for the 2011 National Conference in Toronto. Following a hugely successful National Conference in Vancouver last September, registration is now open for this year's conference;
Continuation of the Canadian Advocacy strategy aimed at positioning our professional with key stakeholders;
Establishment of a Marketing Committee that is focused on developing IIA-Canada's brand, building national sponsorship programs, and identifying other business opportunities;

I am proud and excited to be serving as your chair during this first year of our transition. It is an incredibly busy and rewarding time for IIA-Canada and its members. We look forward to seeing all of our members at events during the second half of 2011.

Brian Brown, CIA


	CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE MAY 2011 When my term began in September at the National Conference in Vancouver, I never would have predicted that the next six months would go by so quickly. Yet in a blink of an eye, here we are in May. As predicted, it has truly been an exceptional year so far for IIA-Canada - a year that will long be remembered. In September, the IIA-Canada produced its first Annual Report. We have now just published the institute's first Midyear Report, which includes contributions from our national committee chairs who describe their accomplishments to date and upcoming activities. This year began with a historic event for IIA-Canada, as our membership vote on the Canadian Institute Proposal was completed. Ninety-five percent of the voter turnout (over one-third of Canadian members) voted in favour of commencing a two-year transition period to a Canadian Institute of Internal Auditors. As a result of the vote, the Interim Canadian Institute was established on Jan 1, 2011, operating as a subsidiary of IIA Global with a two-year mandate to establish a full-fledged institute beginning Jan 1, 2013. The Canadian Council has become the Interim Canadian Board (ICB) and will lead the transition process as well as continue to develop Canadian-oriented programs and services for our members. Members need to be aware that there is one more significant step to confirm our support for the Canadian Institute. Between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012, Canadian members must commit their membership to IIA-Canada. Doing so will indicate to IIA-Global that IIA-Canada has the financial capacity to operate successfully in the long-term. The ICB has been very busy since September. Highlights of our activities include: Implementation of the detailed transition plan to study and negotiate IIA-Canada's new relationship with IIA-Global, establish the organization and transition to an institute; Recruitment of an Executive Director for IIA-Canada. As a result of a thorough search process, Yaroslaw (Yaro) Zajac has been appointed our new Executive Director. Yaro's primary responsibility will be to build the Canadian organization to ensure it is ready for independent institute status within IIA-Global by Jan. 1, 2013. During this period, he will progressively assume responsibility for IIA operations in Canada. Additional information on the appointment was provided in a separate communication; Development of a strategic plan for the IIA in Canada; Continue to enhance coordination with Chapters - Chapter boards increasingly involved in national initiatives (membership vote, strategic planning, membership renewal, education, etc.; Continuation of the National Education Committe's efforts to grow and deliver a Canadian-oriented professional development program that complements the excellent programs being delivered by our Chapters; Completion of plans for the 2011 National Conference in Toronto. Following a hugely successful National Conference in Vancouver last September, registration is now open for this year's conference; Continuation of the Canadian Advocacy strategy aimed at positioning our professional with key stakeholders; Establishment of a Marketing Committee that is focused on developing IIA-Canada's brand, building national sponsorship programs, and identifying other business opportunities; I am proud and excited to be serving as your chair during this first year of our transition. It is an incredibly busy and rewarding time for IIA-Canada and its members. We look forward to seeing all of our members at events during the second half of 2011. Brian Brown, CIA


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