Leading with Integrity: Practical Ethics and Compliance Strategies for 2026 and Beyond
Ethics and compliance are no longer back-office functions—they are critical drivers of trust, resilience, and long-term success. This forward-looking webinar, 2026 Ethics and Corporate Compliance, equips leaders and professionals with practical strategies to navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape. From tone at the top and board accountability to managing fraud, conflicts of interest, and whistleblowing, the session explores how strong governance frameworks protect reputation and strengthen organizational performance.
With a sharp focus on emerging risks—including AI governance, cyber misconduct, misinformation, third-party exposure, and privacy challenges—this session moves beyond theory to real-world application. Attendees will learn how to embed ethical culture, implement effective compliance systems, and shift from reactive enforcement to proactive risk prevention. Designed for executives, board members, managers, and professionals, this is a timely and practical guide to leading with integrity in 2026 and beyond.
MBA Program Director - Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa
Mr. Marc Y. Tassé is an award-winning lecturer at the University of Ottawa, where he teaches at both the Faculty of Law and the Telfer Executive MBA program. He currently serves as Senior Fellow – Board of Directors Certificate: Legal and Ethical Governance Program at the Faculty of Law – Common Law Section, and is also the Director of the MBA Program at the Telfer School of Management. Over the past 35 years, Mr. Tassé has taught more than 10,000 students in law and business programs, and has trained over 60,000 legal and business professionals across Canada and internationally. He has also designed and delivered numerous accredited professional development programs and created innovative courses for both Law and MBA students. A recognized expert in economic and financial crime, Mr. Tassé explores domestic and transnational misconduct by examining what drives individuals to break the law, how illicit activities are concealed, and what measures can be taken to disrupt these schemes. His work places a strong emphasis on the use of Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning to enhance the prevention and detection of fraud and corruption. As a thought leader in the field of anti-corruption, Mr. Tassé was selected as a knowledge partner at the 2020 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum, where he presented his research paper on “Re-imagining Corporate Punishment on a Multilateral Scale.” He was subsequently invited to present further research on supranational anti-corruption mechanisms at a symposium jointly hosted by the World Bank Office of Suspension and Debarment, the OECD, and the American Society of International Law in April 2022. In 2020, Mr. Tassé also participated in academic roundtable discussions convened by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to advise the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Working Group. His current research examines the impact of corruption allegations and financial misreporting on the market capitalization of publicly traded companies. He is also actively engaged in the study of class action litigation trends related to white-collar and corporate crime, and the reputational risks faced by corporations and their boards. Mr. Tassé is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA), and a Fellow Chartered Governance Professional (FCG). In recognition of his significant contributions to his field, Mr. Tassé was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
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