Executive Brief

Executive Director
Canadian Association of Management Consultants

February 2025

Canadian Association of Management Consultants

CMC-Canada is the national voice of Certified Management Consultants (CMC), a designation recognized in 49 countries (https://www.cmc-canada.ca). Its mission is to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in management consulting, while fostering a vibrant community of consultants dedicated to driving organizational success.

Vision

A thriving and diverse profession that contributes to Canada's prosperity, with CMC recognized as the pinnacle of management consulting practice.

Mission

To lead and serve the profession of management consulting in partnership with CMC Certifying Institutes across Canada.

Values

Inclusive | Innovative | Productive | Focused

History

In 1963, after many years of committee work by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Quebec, and meetings between senior representatives of the largest accounting firms and major consulting practices, it was agreed that there was much to gain by working together to build and standardize the emerging profession of management consulting.

From those initial meetings in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto, the movement to professionalize management consulting began.

Qualities of a CMC

Global Recognition

As the world’s only internationally recognized credential for management consultants, a CMC Designation means more opportunities, a higher level of credibility and even better service for their clients.

Greater Knowledge

CMC-Canada hosts a range of exclusive in-person and virtual events, professional development programs and webinars, to ensure CMCs are on the cutting edge of industry knowledge.

Added Professionalism

The CMC designation signifies peer accreditation, and is recognized nationally and internationally. And, their initiative in continuing to develop their professional skills and willingness to adhere to a rigorous Uniform Code of Professional Conduct demonstrate a commitment to the profession.

More Connections

CMCs have extended capabilities and reach by building associate relationships and business partnerships. They have access to a network of qualified peers to test ideas and share approaches. They can further these relationships to better the profession by mentoring others, and growing professionally through insights from consultants who have ‘been there and done that’.

Advocacy

CMC-Canada advocates across the country to further the interests of the profession and ensure the value of CMCs work is understood at the provincial and national level.

Strategic Priorities

CMC-Canada’s strategic plan 2021-2025 focuses on three key areas:

  1. Promote the Designation: Promote CMC so that it is the preferred designation for Management Consulting across Canada.
  2. Evolve the Profession: Modernize the profession of Management Consulting to reflect Canada’s diversity and the evolving needs of clients.
  3. Grow the Association: Create a value proposition that makes membership in CMC-Canada indispensable to Management Consulting practice.

Other Important Information About CMC-Canada

In addition to pursuing https://www.cmc-canada.ca/, we encourage you to visit:

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