{"id":2137,"date":"2026-07-07T14:43:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/?page_id=2137"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:41:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:41:56","slug":"newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"NEWSLETTER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3>Stay Connected with IIM Canada<br><\/h3>\n<p>The IIM Newsletter keeps our Canada chapter members, certified professionals, and partners informed on what matters most in Information, Data, and Records Management. Each issue brings you updates on certification programmes, upcoming events and conferences, industry insights, member achievements, and news from across the IIM Professional Global Network&#8217;s chapters worldwide.<\/p>\n<h3>Stay Connected with IIM<br><\/h3>\n\nUpdates on certifications, training programmes, and CPD opportunities\nHighlights from IIM conferences, events, and chapter activities\nInsights from industry experts and thought leaders in information management\n\n<p>Whether you are a current member, a certification candidate, or simply passionate about advancing information governance practices, our newsletter is designed to keep you current, connected, and informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Topic:&nbsp;<\/strong><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span>How to Protect Yourself Online\nWorkshop<\/li><li><strong>&nbsp;Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dr. Nikki Clarke, FIIM<\/li><li><strong>&nbsp;Month\/Year:&nbsp;<\/strong> July 2026<\/li><li>Keyword:&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p>\n\n\n<\/p><strong><br><\/strong><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:\nnormal\"><strong>Welcome to Summer!<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">Summer is off to a fantastic start for IIM Canada! As we continue to build a vibrant community of information management professionals across Canada, we are excited to share highlights from our recent activities and a look at what&#8217;s ahead.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">How to Protect Yourself Online Workshop<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">Thank you to everyone who joined our recent How to Protect Yourself Online workshop. Participants learned practical strategies to strengthen cybersecurity, protect personal information, recognize online scams, and build safer digital habits. In today&#8217;s digital world, protecting information has never been more important.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">Member Spotlight: Rob Gerbrandt, FIIM<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">We were honoured to feature Rob Gerbrandt, FIIM, IIM Canada Fellow and Board Member, in an engaging interview discussing information management, leadership, professional growth, and the future of the profession.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><strong>Watch the interviews:<\/strong><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><strong>Part One<\/strong><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/J99MQbFPkQg?si=CcBOKWkwAevqaG9f\"><strong>Video<\/strong><\/a><br>&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><strong>Part Two<\/strong><o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2yKkKNhDOQQ?si=7UaT44KzP4w8wpmx\"><strong>Video<\/strong><\/a><br>&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Information Management Career Tip<\/span><br><br>Information is one of every organization&#8217;s most valuable assets. Organizations across government, healthcare, education, finance, technology, and the non-profit sector rely on skilled information management professionals to organize, protect, govern, and manage information throughout its lifecycle.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">Whether you are beginning your career or looking to advance, developing expertise in records management, information governance, digital transformation, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data management can open exciting career opportunities.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">Continue learning, seek mentorship, build your professional network, and stay informed about emerging trends to remain competitive in this growing profession.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Become an IIM Canada Member<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">Membership with IIM Canada connects you to a national and international network of information management professionals committed to excellence.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">Membership benefits include:<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">&nbsp;<br><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span>Professional networking opportunities<br><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span>Educational workshops and webinars<br><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span>Industry news and resources<br><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span>Leadership and volunteer opportunities<br><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span>Professional development<br><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span>Collaboration with experienced practitioners<br><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span>Access to a growing community of information management professionals<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">Whether you are a student, new professional, or seasoned leader, there is a place for you within IIM Canada.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Coming Soon<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">We&#8217;re excited to announce that preparations are underway for IIM Canada&#8217;s first Networking Event this August!<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">More details will be announced soon, so stay connected.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">Planning is also underway for Canada&#8217;s first IIM Canada Virtual Conference, coming Winter 2026. This exciting event will bring together information management professionals, students, educators, and industry leaders from across Canada to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas shaping the future of our profession.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">We look forward to welcoming you to these exciting events!<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><br><p>Sincerely,&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Dr. Nikki Clarke, FIIM<\/strong><\/p><p>IIM Canada Coordinator<\/p>\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2137","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2137"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2137\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2157,"href":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2137\/revisions\/2157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}