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AI Governance Advisory

Your AI
is moving.
The governance
isn't keeping up.

We help enterprises, governments, and high-trust organizations reduce AI risk, strengthen regulatory and procurement readiness, and build governance that stands up to board and public scrutiny.

From governance assessments to executive advisory — accountable AI as a working system, not a slide deck.

"Most organizations are building AI faster than they can govern it. That gap is exactly where we work."

— AI Acumen Hub

Advisory Services

What we help you do

Four focused services for organizations that need to govern AI clearly, move with confidence, and avoid costly surprises later.

01

AI Governance Assessment

See where your real AI risk sits — before it becomes a board, regulator, or procurement problem.

  • Risk profiling across data, model, and deployment layers
  • Gap analysis against OECD, ISO, and Canadian regulatory standards
  • Board-ready governance report with prioritized action plan
02

Regulatory Strategy & Compliance

Get ahead of AI rules before they slow down sales, deployment, or procurement.

  • Regulatory readiness assessment for your AI portfolio
  • Policy mapping across AIDA, CPPA, GDPR, and sector rules
  • Implementation roadmap with compliance milestones
03

AI Ethics & Audit Advisory

Show that your AI can stand up to scrutiny — from regulators, partners, and the public.

  • Bias, fairness, and transparency audit framework design
  • Privacy-preserving AI audit in regulated environments
  • Ongoing audit oversight and monitoring protocols
  • Optional: IEEE CertifAIEd assessment and Product Registry listing for clients requiring independent external validation
04

Board & Executive Advisory

Give decision-makers a clear view of AI risk, accountability, and what to do next.

  • AI risk briefings tailored for board and executive audiences
  • Governance policy drafting and board charter guidance
  • Preparation and guidance for regulatory consultation processes

All engagements are scoped individually through a discovery conversation. No standardized packages or listed pricing.

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Who We Work With Best

Organizations deploying or scaling AI in regulated environments

AI vendors selling into government or high-trust sectors

Boards and leadership teams that need clearer AI oversight

Teams with active AI use but no formal governance structure

Most
organizations deploying AI have no formal governance framework — the gap is growing faster than regulation
G7
Policy contributor — OECD, UNESCO, Council of Europe, EU AI Act, US FTC, Treasury Board of Canada
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Major regulatory frameworks converging at once — AIDA, the EU AI Act, and federal procurement standards are reshaping accountability
Global Policy Contributions

We don't just advise
on AI policy. We help shape it.

Our founder contributes formal AI policy submissions to national governments and multilateral bodies through the Centre for AI and Digital Policy — bringing frontline regulatory insight directly into our advisory work.

Canada Policy Contribution

Federal AI Register — Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Reviewed Canada's federal AI Register covering over 400 AI systems across 42 federal departments. Co-authored formal recommendations on Algorithmic Impact Assessment linkage, rights-impact classification, and plain-language transparency.

Centre for AI and Digital Policy · March 2026
China Policy Contribution

AI Companion Regulation — Cyberspace Administration of China

Contributed formal policy recommendations on AI companion regulation, addressing ethical design, user safety, and transparency requirements for AI-driven social and companion applications.

Centre for AI and Digital Policy · January 2026
Türkiye Policy Contribution

2026–2030 National AI Strategy — Ministry of Industry & Technology

Co-authored recommendations for Türkiye's five-year national AI action plan, covering governance frameworks, ethical deployment standards, and alignment with international AI principles.

Centre for AI and Digital Policy · April 2026
Additional contributions include the CAIDP AI and Democratic Values Index (Vietnam country assessment, 2025). New policy work is ongoing.
The Regulatory Landscape

The compliance window
is closing.

Three major regulatory frameworks are reshaping what it means to deploy AI responsibly. We help organizations navigate all of them.

Canada
Artificial Intelligence & Data Act (AIDA)
Canada's first AI-specific legislation, currently before Parliament for re-introduction. When enacted, it will require high-impact AI systems to be assessed for bias, transparency, and human rights implications. Organizations preparing now will be ahead of the compliance curve.
European Union
EU AI Act
The world's first comprehensive AI law. Affects any Canadian company with EU customers or operations. High-risk systems require mandatory conformity assessments.
Federal Procurement
Government AI Procurement Standards
Canada's Directive on Automated Decision-Making requires federal institutions to complete Algorithmic Impact Assessments for AI systems. PSPC's AI Source List mandates responsible AI criteria for all qualifying vendors — ethics certification is a competitive differentiator.
Vanessa
Maidoh
Founder & Principal Advisor
Vanessa Maidoh, Founder of AI Acumen Hub
About the Founder

The expertise
behind the advisory

Vanessa Maidoh works at the intersection of AI governance, policy, and enterprise implementation — advising organizations that need more than a checklist. Her approach is grounded in formal international methodology, built through policy contribution at the highest international levels, and tested in live enterprise audit environments.

Her methodology draws from the most rigorous global frameworks for algorithmic accountability, alongside active policy work across G7, OECD, UNESCO, and the Council of Europe. She understands what governments expect and what organizations need to do to get there.

Based in Ontario, Canada. Working with enterprises, governments, and international organizations across Canada and globally.

Every engagement includes a candid assessment — including a recommendation when AI isn't the right tool.

Policy
Centre for AI and Digital Policy — formal contributions to G7, OECD, UNESCO, Council of Europe, EU AI Act, US FTC, and Treasury Board of Canada.
Enterprise Audit
Led AI drug management system audit at TELUS Health in HIPAA/RAMQ-regulated environment. Automated Quebec provincial audit process.
Methodology
Certified in internationally recognized AI accountability assessment methodology (IEEE Standards Association). For clients seeking formal external validation, we offer IEEE CertifAIEd assessments with Product Registry listing.
Standards & Community
CAISIC Founding Member. IEEE CertifAIEd™ Authorized Assessor. Active contributor to the IEEE P7999 standards series and emerging international AI governance standards.
How We Work

Three steps. No surprises.

Every engagement begins with listening, not a pre-built solution.

01

Discovery

A focused conversation about your AI landscape, regulatory exposure, and governance priorities. No templates — the right questions for your context.

02

Scope & Proposal

A tailored engagement proposal — scope, deliverables, and timeline — built specifically for your organization. Priced by scope, not package.

03

Engage

Structured advisory work with clear milestones. Outputs: assessments, frameworks, policies, and board-ready reporting your team can act on.

Enterprise Engagement

Both sides
of the audit table.

Most governance advisors have sat on one side of an audit. At TELUS Health, our founder led the audit process and presented to third-party assessors — in one of Canada's most regulated healthcare environments.

Case Reference — TELUS Health

AI Drug Management System
Audit & Compliance Programme

Led the end-to-end audit programme for an AI-driven drug management system operating under dual HIPAA and RAMQ regulation. Managed internal and third-party assessor workflows, designed and automated the Quebec provincial audit process, and improved accountability across the full claims pipeline.

Regulated Environment
HIPAA RAMQ AQPP Healthcare AI
What This Demonstrates
  • Dual-role audit experience — led the process internally and presented to external third-party assessors
  • Cross-jurisdictional compliance — HIPAA, RAMQ, and Quebec provincial requirements managed simultaneously
  • Audit process automation — redesigned Quebec provincial audit workflow, described as "a game-changer" by leadership
  • Stakeholder translation — complex technical findings communicated to decision-makers at every level

Additional client references available upon request.

“Vanessa’s work on automating the audit process for Quebec was a game-changer, streamlining workflows and improving efficiency — a testament to her innovative approach and technical acumen.”
UAT Manager — TELUS Health
From Advisory to Platform

Scaling governance
beyond the boardroom

Our advisory work showed us a gap that consulting alone can't fill: AI vendors selling to government have no independent way to prove their systems are governance-ready. The assessment frameworks exist — but no tool puts them in a vendor's hands.

We're building RegisterReady — a platform that lets AI vendors assess their governance readiness across Canadian regulatory frameworks in minutes, not months. Built on the same policy expertise and methodology we bring to our advisory work.

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Get Started

Ready to see where your
biggest AI governance gap sits?

Start with a focused call. We'll look at your AI landscape, regulatory exposure, and the risks most likely to affect deployment, procurement, or board confidence.

All engagements are scoped individually. No standardized packages or listed pricing.