http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/rss News Copyright 2012 en-ca list http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/public-launch-of-the-national-standard-for New Year brings New Standard for Psychologically Healthy  Workplaces! The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), has championed the development of the new National Standard on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/public-launch-of-the-national-standard-for http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/2013-ottawa-public-sector-quality-fair Ottawa Public Sector Quality Fair, co-hosted by Excellence Canada was on February 5th! Click here for all the details. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/2013-ottawa-public-sector-quality-fair http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/keynote-address-at-the-performance-excellence His Excellency, the Right Honourable David Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the Governor General of Canada,  attended the 2012 Performance Excellence Summit and 28th Canada Awards for Excellence on November 2, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario.  As Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/keynote-address-at-the-performance-excellence http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/2012-canada-awards-for-excellence-recipients Excellence Canada is pleased to announce that 29 Canadian organizations will receive the Canada Awards for Excellence for outstanding performance in categories that include Excellence, Innovation & Wellness, Quality, Healthy Workplace®, and Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/2012-canada-awards-for-excellence-recipients http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/year-end-reporting-deadlines-for-the This reminder is for all those organizations out there that are  not up-to-date on the Accessible Customer Service  Standard and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR).The deadline is  December 31, 2012 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/year-end-reporting-deadlines-for-the http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/announcing-a-new-standard-for-canada Announcing a new Standard for Canada: Excellence, Innovation and Wellness Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/announcing-a-new-standard-for-canada http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/pinpointing-performance-potential-a Maria Rotundo, associate professor of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, recently served as moderator for the latest Excellence Canada roundtable consisting of some of Canada’s top-ranking executives. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/pinpointing-performance-potential-a http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/master-the-skills-required-to-improve We are pleased to announce that the Certified Excellence Professional® (CEP) Program is now available online in self-study format. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/master-the-skills-required-to-improve http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/recommended-reads Use the summer to catch up on some much needed R&R by reading a book from our list of recommended reads. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/recommended-reads http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/raising-the-bar-excellence-markham On  Monday, May 28, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti hosted an event on behalf of Excellence Canada to launch Excellence Markham. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/raising-the-bar-excellence-markham http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/charter-offers-leg-up-to-markham-business Markham has saved millions of dollars over the past seven years, in part, thanks to a not-for-profit organization called Excellence Canada. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/charter-offers-leg-up-to-markham-business http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/dr-edgardo-perez-has-joined-excellence Dr. Edgardo  Pérez has  joined Excellence Canada as a Special Advisor Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/dr-edgardo-perez-has-joined-excellence http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/in-crisis-of-confidence-authentic-leadership In crisis of confidence, authentic leadership is key Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/in-crisis-of-confidence-authentic-leadership http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/quest-for-quality-dates-in-ottawa-and-toronto Improve Performance with Process Improvement Tools training. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/quest-for-quality-dates-in-ottawa-and-toronto http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/black-belt-and-green-belt-six-sigma-training Black Belt and Green Belt Six Sigma training now available! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/black-belt-and-green-belt-six-sigma-training http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/don-wilson-receives-board-of-governors Don Wilson, Excellence Canada’s Executive Director receives the Recognition of Service Award. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/don-wilson-receives-board-of-governors http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/excellence-for-the-holidays Two "Quality" articles in the spirit of the Holidays Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/excellence-for-the-holidays http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/welcome-founding-partners-of-excellence Welcome Founding Partners of Excellence Canada and new/upgraded Partners in Excellence for 2011! Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/welcome-founding-partners-of-excellence http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/western-canada-ec-partners-news The Western Canada Partner News page has been updated. View the latest news! Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/western-canada-ec-partners-news http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/greater-toronto-area-gta-ec-partners-news The GTA Partner News page has been updated. View the latest news! Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/greater-toronto-area-gta-ec-partners-news http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/atlantic-canada-ec-partner-news-page Welcome to the Atlantic Canada News Page. Watch for updates regarding new Partners in Excellence etc. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/atlantic-canada-ec-partner-news-page http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/the-2011-canada-awards-for-excellence Excellence Canada (formerly the National Quality Institute) is pleased to announce that 21 Canadian organizations will receive the Canada Awards for Excellence for outstanding achievements in quality, customer service, and a healthy workplace. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/the-2011-canada-awards-for-excellence http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/eleventh-annual-canadas-healthy-workplace The Eleventh Annual Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® (CHWM) is a month-long celebration designed to introduce workplace health to organizations and support those that are already promoting healthy workplaces.  Organizations that submit Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/eleventh-annual-canadas-healthy-workplace http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities Mark Wafer, who owns six Tim Horton’s stores in the greater Toronto area, believes legislation to make workplaces accessible to people with disabilities is necessary because in many cases companies simply wouldn’t invest the money and effort Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/canadas-healthy-workplace-month-chwm-is Wouldn’t it be great if you could share your healthy workplace initiative(s) and showcase the good work your organization is doing? Now you can and it’s easy to do! Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® (CHWM®) wants to hear about Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/canadas-healthy-workplace-month-chwm-is http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/director-general-real-property-dnd-received Don Wilson, NQI’s Executive Director for the National Capital Region had the pleasure of presenting the NQI PEP® Level 2 Quality & Healthy Workplace® Certificate to DGRP at the Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure & Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/director-general-real-property-dnd-received http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/the-excellence-canada-accessibility-awards It’s time to celebrate the organizations that are leading the charge to accessibility for people with disabilities! The Excellence Canada Accessibility Awards Program Excellence Canada invites you and your colleagues to nominate any and all Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/the-excellence-canada-accessibility-awards http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/national-quality-institute-is We are pleased and excited to tell our partners, members, and other customers and friends about the upcoming transition from the National Quality Institute to Excellence Canada. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/national-quality-institute-is http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/personal-resilience-program Looking to Create a Resilient Workforce? Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/personal-resilience-program http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/welcome-new-nqi-members-and-partners-in Welcome new NQI Members and Partners in Excellence for 2010. NQI is pleased to welcome new Basic Members and *Partners in Excellence" that have joined since the beginning of 2010. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/welcome-new-nqi-members-and-partners-in http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/nqi-announces-a-new-category-of-the-canada The National Quality Institute is pleased to announce that, effective 2009, we will be introducing a new category of the Canada Awards for Excellence (CAE ) program. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.nqi.ca/en/knowledge-centre/news/nqi-announces-a-new-category-of-the-canada