Governance and Structures

Initiatives of Change is open to all and operates with a minimum of structured organisation. Persons wishing to participate in the activities of IofC (Canada) may do so without being required to take out membership or pay annual fees. Initiatives of Change Association (Canada) was federally incorporated as The Oxford Group in Canada by Letters Patent in May, 1944 and recognized as a Charitable Organization by the Canadian Department of National Revenue in December of the same year. A Council of Management of seven members, acting on behalf of the membership, is responsible for policy and for legal and financial affairs. Goals, strategies and priorities are set through ongoing consultations with those who seek to live out and apply IofC's values and approaches. A core of eleven field workers across Canada helps integrate initiatives and provides support.

Canadian Consultation 2008

Delegates at the Canadian Consultation, September 26-28th 2008

To read a background paper on this consultation click here.

To read the 2 page report of the Consultation, please click here.

Canadian Consultation 2006

Read the 2006 Report

Council Of Management

Chair: Lorne Braun, Richmond BC
Vice-Chairs: Lucie Pagé, Quebec City, Quebec and
Alvin Manitopyes - Calgary, Alberta
Treasurer: Bill Parker, Calgary, Alberta
Secretary: Leann Marsh, Calgary Alberta
Directors Genevieve LeBaron - Toronto Ontario and Joy Newman - Calgary, Alberta and Serge Vallée - Montreal, Quebec

Regional Co-ordinators

Montreal: Laurent Gagnon - (514) 364-9808 Email
Québec City: Lucie Pagé Email
Eastern Ontario: Rosalind Weeks - (613) 523-6480 Email
Southwestern Ontario: Iman Al Ghafari (647) 400-1737 Email
Saskatchewan/Manitoba: Gwen McLean - (306) 522-7388 Email
Northern Alberta: Jenny Bocock - (780) 458-1290 Email
Southern Alberta: Keith Newman - (403) 208-1602 Email
British Columbia: Anne Hartnell - (604) 575-1264Email
Calgary IofC office: (403) 270-097 or fax (403) 270-0999 Email