With rising exchange rates and cross-border uncertainties, Canadian boards are increasingly turning to domestic solutions for their board portal software.
As a Canadian company with over 20 years of service, Aprio offers a trusted and affordable alternative. We also offer pricing in Canadian dollars and secure data hosting on Canadian servers.
If your board is evaluating board portal software and wants to avoid fluctuating exchange rates, consider Canada’s only board portal software company, Aprio.
See why more Canadian board admins and board directions trust us as their board portal Canada provider.
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- How Aprio enhances governance for Canadian organizations
- Key features included
- Board portal software pricing
- Why Aprio is your best choice for board portal software in Canada
- Experience the Canadian difference with Aprio
- FAQs about Canadian Board Portal Software
How Aprio’s board portal software enhances governance for Canadian organizations
Whether you’re navigating compliance in Canada’s financial sector, the accountability demands in education, or the transparency expectations in government, Aprio’s board management software provides everything you need to manage board governance effectively.
Aprio’s board portal software helps Canadian organizations comply with privacy regulations including:
- PIPEDA requirements for secure document storage and access controls
- Provincial regulations like FOIPPA/PHIPA for healthcare and public sector organizations
- Quebec’s Bill 64 requirements for privacy impact assessments and breach notifications
By automating an audit trail of all board activities, securely controlling access to documents, and supporting board evaluations, we help Canadian boards adhere to their compliance and regulatory responsibilities. This could include financial reporting, document retention policies and succession planning.
Aprio also provides instant access to essential board materials including bylaws, policies and reports, as well as ensures a secure, collaborative environment for board members to work from. This enables board members to focus on their governance duties and strategic decision-making, and not get overwhelmed by administrative tasks.
In addition to supporting board governance, Aprio offers industry-leading security, with the ability to host your data securely within Canada. We also offer robust security features such as remote wiping, granular user access control and multiple-factor authentication.
Key features included in Aprio’s board management software for Canadian boards
Aprio’s board portal provides all the advanced board portal features boards need to streamline board management and communication. We also offer you the ability to hide features and scale your software at a pace that works for your board.
Here are some of the key features Aprio offers every customer to streamline board meeting preparation, make faster decisions, and keep board members on track.
- Convenient document management for board of directors to easily search and access all board materials
- Agenda Builder to streamline meeting agenda creation and distribution
- Meeting Minutes Builder to easily document and share record meeting minutes
- Chat or discussions to facilitate communication and collaboration outside of a board meeting, and out of email
- Board Task Manager to track action items to keep board members organized
- Board surveys, assessments and polls to gather valuable feedback and insights, as well as increase engagement
- Integrations for virtual board meetings so board members can join in one click
- Online board voting and e-signatures to streamline approvals and decisions
- Board reports to gain valuable insights into board activities and automate audit trails
Board portal software pricing: a Canadian advantage
As Canada’s only board portal provider, we eliminate a major pain point for boards – US dollar pricing. Our customers consistently tell us that CAD invoicing removes the headache of budgeting around unpredictable exchange rates and currency conversion fees.
It’s always a good idea to get a custom quote to truly compare the cost of board portal software. Be sure to consider your goals, all the features you may need, how many users and committees will need access, and the quality of support your board will need – all for a fair price.
We believe that good governance should be simple, with no surprises on pricing. Aprio delivers transparent pricing that makes budgeting simple:
- 20 user licenses with administrator flexibility
- Unlimited committees at no extra cost
- Comprehensive training for administrators and directors
- 24/7 Canadian-based support
- Secure data hosting on Canadian servers
Ready to understand the true cost advantage of a Canadian board portal? Request a custom quote, and our team can share how much you could save with Aprio’s CAD pricing.
Why Aprio is your best choice for board management software in Canada
Aprio stands out for providing a secure, easy-to-use board portal that works the way a board actually works. Not to mention our standout, friendly (and Canadian!) customer service. (And yes, every support call or email connects you with a former board administrator based right here in Canada).
Beyond budget, Canadian customers tell us they choose Aprio for its:
- Industry-leading security: We adhere to the highest security standards in the industry with robust measures to safeguard your data at every level, from storage and backups of board documents to monitoring and encryption and advanced layers of security features. For Canadian customers, we securely host your data on Canadian servers.
- Ease of use: Aprio’s board meeting software is simple and straightforward to learn for admins, executives and board members. Even the less tech-savvy ones.
- Unmatched expert support: Aprio’s customer service sets us apart. You won’t find automated chat answers or hard-to-reach call centers, you’ll actually talk to a real person who knows firsthand the stresses and urgencies of board meeting management and communication —24/7, 365 days a year.
Don’t just take our word for it. We serve hundreds of Canadian boards across the country from credit unions, to educational institutions and crown corporations including Tim Horton’s Advisory Board, Vancity, Farm Credit Canada, Niagara College, BC Housing and more.
They’ve seen firsthand how our board portal software streamlines their processes and enhances governance. Here’s what they’re saying:
“Very satisfied with Aprio – glad we made the switch. They listen to their customers and act on the customer’s feedback. The product itself is great in terms of meeting all of my organization’s needs, and then some – there are features available to me that I don’t even use fully.” – Canadian Financial Services Customer, Capterra Review
“Aprio is a must have. The board packages are a snap —no more binders! Any updates can be shared in real-time. The support staff is amazingly quick to respond to any inquiry, even outside regular business hours.” – SkillsTradesBC
“Using Aprio is just good governance. It’s reliable and meets all our needs. Any problems I encounter are resolved quickly by someone I know personally, often within 30 minutes. Aprio offers excellent customer service and is always improving and listening to their customers.” – The Sterling Hall School
“Aprio’s board portal is extremely easy and straightforward to use, and its robust security measures ensure the confidentiality of our company information. I love the new enhancements, including agenda templates, approvals and signatures! With over a decade of experience as an Aprio customer, I have no hesitation in recommending the Aprio board portal and its outstanding service and support.” –Canadian Scholarship Trust
Experience the Canadian difference with Aprio’s board portal software
Backed by the friendliest service in the industry and an easy-to-use secure board portal, discover why hundreds of Canadian boards chose Aprio. We top the charts for positive customer reviews by providing advanced security, complete features, and standout time savings tools like our automated agenda builder, meeting minute builder and comprehensive reports!
Ready for predictable pricing in Canadian dollars? Connect with our team. We’d love to learn more about your business and how we can support your board portal needs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Canadian board management software
Q: Why choose a Canadian board portal provider?
A: With exchange rate fluctuations, choosing a Canadian provider like Aprio ensures predictable pricing in CAD. There’s no better time to support Canadian businesses in the current economic uncertainty.
Q: How does Aprio protect our board’s sensitive information?
A: All board books and meeting documents are stored on Canadian servers with enterprise-grade encryption, complying with Canadian privacy laws including PIPEDA.
We meet the highest data security standards across the industry with comprehensive protection for meeting materials in storage, transit and active use. Aprio adheres to industry-leading third-party certifications such as ISO 27001 certification, AT 101 SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, and advanced intrusion detection systems, to safeguard your board’s sensitive information.
Q: What makes Aprio different from US-based providers?
A: As a Canadian company, we offer stable CAD pricing, local data storage and a user-friendly board portal – all backed by our friendly Canadian support team.
