Committees Our People The CVCA is a member-driven organization. The private capital industry does face some tough challenges, but we can determine our future through the commitment of our diverse and experienced membership. Home About Our People Committees Home Committee Participation & Eligibility CVCA committees help guide our initiatives and graciously contribute to our programming and services. More than 100 CVCA members from across Canada assist the association each year by serving on our committees for a three-year term. These volunteers work together to keep our industry thriving and competitive. Commitment Committee members shall serve 3‑year terms 50% minimum participation required Participation will be reviewed annually A temporary one-year leave is permitted, e.g., family leave Eligibility Required to be a CVCA Member; non-members are not permitted Subject matter expertise may be an asset on certain committees Geography, investing stage, diversity, and sponsorship will be considered during the selection process Attention Committee Members Keep an eye on your inbox for upcoming emails detailing the committee application process. The CVCA Committees Annual Conference Committee: Calgary, May 27-29, 2025 The annual conference committee’s role is to ensure that this event continues to grow attendance and sponsorship levels by providing a memorable experience for registrants, and by attracting a strong turnout of senior industry executives from Canada and abroad. More Awards Committee The awards committee is responsible for managing the processes for selecting winners of all key CVCA award programs including: Deal of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and the award for Community Leadership. More CFO Network A CFO network deals with regulatory and reporting issues affecting member funds. The network also serves as a forum for CFOs to exchange news and views about emerging issues. More Data Committee The data committee is responsible for supporting CVCA as the authoritative source of private capital data in Canada, by ensuring the quality of research, analysis, and technical capabilities, including CVCA Intelligence and quarterly market reports. More Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee The CVCA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is pursuing a program-level approach to improve diversity and inclusion in the venture capital and private equity community to foster greater diversity of thought which will in turn drive performance in the industry. More Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Working Group The ESG Working Group empowers members to effectively navigate the evolving ESG landscape by providing essential education, resources, and reporting tools. The group fosters a culture of continuous improvement through best practices and facilitates impactful dialogue across the GP and LP communities on ESG issues. More Executive Committee The executive committee’s role is to assist the chair, and help guide the association to ensure the smooth operation of the CVCA on behalf of its board of directors. The committee meets regularly to review current issues facing the CVCA as well as the activities of other committees. More Finance Committee The finance committee ensures that sound financial practices are in place, and that there are sufficient liquid assets to meet any extended period of declining revenues. More Fund Formation Documents Working Group The CVCA Fund Formation Working Group is responsible for providing Fund Formation Documents. More Government Relations Committee The government relations committee’s role is to oversee the development of the CVCA’s advocacy priorities and the execution of meaningful engagement with all levels of government. More Industry Awareness & Editorial Committee Communicating the value of private capital to media, stakeholders, governments, and the public is essential. The Industry Awareness and Editorial Committee is dedicated to addressing this challenge through strategic initiatives and effective communication efforts. More International Committee The international committee’s role is to develop a strategy and action plan that promotes Canadian venture capital and private equity asset classes in priority foreign markets. More Membership Committee The membership committee’s role is to develop and implement strategies for member retention and acquisition More Model Venture Capital Transaction Documents Committee The Model Documents Working Group is responsible for developing and maintaining model Canadian venture capital transaction documents for the CVCA. More Model Private Equity Transaction Documents Committee The CVCA Private Equity Model Transaction Documents Working Group is responsible for developing and maintaining Canadian private equity transaction documents. More Nominating Committee The nominating committee is tasked with making recommendations on board renewals on an annual basis. More Private Equity Committee The private equity committee provides expert advice and counsel on issues affecting private equity member funds. More Tax Taskforce The role of the tax taskforce is to help ensure that the tax system for private capital is competitive. More The 50: A Guide to the Canadian Venture Capital Ecosystem The 50, a collaboration between the CVCA and the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), will be an annual online guide to the Canadian venture capital (VC) ecosystem and feature 50 of Canada’s VC firms. More Young Professionals Committee (YPC) The YPC committee organizes social events that are designed to strengthen networking opportunities amongst younger members of the venture capital and private equity community. More