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  1. mgamble

    CIRA 2025 Board Elections

    I completely understand how, from the outside, it can feel like board decisions come out of nowhere without much visible debate. The reality is that the boardroom discussions are often thoughtful, sometimes vigorous, and very focused on whether an initiative is aligned with CIRA’s mission and in...
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    CIRA 2025 Board Elections

    I appreciate that, and I am always happy to have open debate and disagreement on any topic that has not been discussed in the boardroom. I do think it is important for people to understand the handcuffs and constraints that sitting board members operate under when asked about hot topics. Once...
  3. mgamble

    CIRA 2025 Board Elections

    Thanks for sharing this perspective. I know some people feel that a director can preface remarks with “this is my personal opinion” and then go on to share views that differ from the board’s decision. Personally, I do not agree with that approach. For me, once the board has debated an issue and...
  4. mgamble

    CIRA 2025 Board Elections

    Thank you for raising this very important point. You’re absolutely right that current board members are limited in what we can say publicly. Even when we have differing views on hot topics like CEO pay visibility or service diversification, once the board adopts a position, we are obligated to...
  5. mgamble

    CIRA 2025 Board Elections

    I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. A couple of quick clarifications: On communication: You are correct that as a sitting director, I don’t communicate individually about board matters outside of official CIRA channels. That’s intentional and in line with good governance...
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