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Board Committees

Currently the Board of Directors has five standing committees, each having a formal mandate with delegated responsibilities and instructions to perform advisory functions and make reports and recommendations to the Board. The role and responsibility of the Chair of each committee is set out in the Terms of Reference for Committee Chairs.

Audit, Finance and Risk Committee


The Company's Audit, Finance and Risk Committee is appointed by the Board to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to: the integrity of the Company's financial statements; the financial reporting process; the systems of internal accounting and financial controls; the professional qualifications and independence of the external auditors; the performance of the external auditors; risk management processes; financing plans; pension plans; and compliance by the Company with ethics policies and legal & regulatory requirements. Mr. Poole is the "audit committee financial expert."

Terry Poole - Chair
Phillip Cook
John Reid
Janice Rennie
Graham Sweeney

Corporate Governance Committee


The Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for the composition, compensation and governance of the Board of Directors and recommends to the Board nominees for election or appointment as directors. The functions of this Committee also include assessing and enhancing the performance of the Board and maintaining an effective working relationship between the Board and management of the Company. It is also responsible for taking a leadership role in shaping the corporate governance of the Company and developing and recommending to the Board corporate governance principles for the Company.

Douglas Mahaffy- Chair
Howard Balloch
Tom Hamilton

Terry Poole
Monica Sloan

Human Resources Committee


The Human Resources Committee is responsible for approving the goals and objectives of the CEO and evaluating the CEO's performance; reviewing and recommending to the Board the remuneration of the Company's senior executives and approving the remuneration of all other employees on an aggregate basis; reporting to the Board on the Company's organizational structure, officer succession plans, total compensation practices, human resource policies and executive development programs; approving the report on executive compensation; recommending grants and various administrative matters in connection with the long-term incentive plan; and reviewing the operations and administration of the Company's retirement plans.

John Reid - Chair
Howard Balloch
Douglas Mahaffy
Janice Rennie
Monica Sloan

Public Policy Committee


The Public Policy Committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding public policy matters that have a significant impact on the Company including those relating to political contributions, social investment policies, government relations and public affairs.

Howard Balloch - Chair
Phillip Cook

Tom Hamilton
Terry Poole
Graham Sweeney

Responsible Care Committee


The Responsible Care Committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding matters relating to the environment and occupational health and safety issues that impact significantly on the Company. The Committee also oversees the Company's Corporate Social Responsibility Policy and reviews the policies and standards that are in place to ensure that the Company is carrying out all of its operations in accordance with the principles of Responsible Care®.

Graham Sweeney - Chair
Phillip Cook
Tom Hamilton
John Reid
Monica Sloan

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