Corporate, Advisory and Special Committees
Corporate Committees
Executive Committee
The five-person Executive Committee is called upon when necessary to deal with specific business or issues. In such cases, the board of directors can delegate certain powers and functions to this committee. For example, the Executive Committee may be required to approve the membership of advisory and corporate committees, or to approve certain routine transactions.
Members:
- Michael Poliwoda
- Kay Stanley
- Bob Plamondon
- Russell Andrew Mills, Ex-Officio Member
- Dr. Mark Kristmanson, Ex-Officio Member
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee oversees the NCC’s internal audit function, and reviews the Office of the Auditor General of Canada’s special examinations and annual financial audits. It also oversees the reporting of financial information, ensuring that the necessary processes and controls are in place for the NCC to achieve its objectives, while guaranteeing the highest standards of integrity and behaviour. Eight people sit on the committee: six board members, plus the NCC chairperson and the CEO (as ex officio members).
Members:
- Bob Plamondon, Chair
- Michael Pankiw
- Aditya Jha
- Denys Rivard
- Carol Loughrey
- Basil L. Stewart
- Russell Andrew Mills, Ex-Officio Member
- Dr. Mark Kristmanson, Ex-Officio Member
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee reviews and, when appropriate, makes recommendations to the board, on matters relating to the following:
- amendments to the by-laws;
- the selection criteria for, duties of and benefits for the chairperson, CEO and other board and committee members;
- the mandate, functioning, competency profile and performance appraisals of the board and its committees;
- the terms of reference and the selection process for the ombudsman; and
- governance issues in general.
Five board members, plus the NCC chairperson and the CEO (as ex officio members) sit on the Governance Committee.
Members:
- Kay Stanley, Chair
- Norman Hotson
- Michael Poliwoda
- Denys Rivard
- Carol Loughrey
- Brian Coburn
- Lisa M. MacDonald
- Russell Andrew Mills, Ex-Officio Member
- Dr. Mark Kristmanson, Ex-Officio Member
Advisory Committees
Advisory Committee on Planning, Design and Realty
This committee advises on the following:
- long-range plans and policies for the use of public lands and properties in Canada’s Capital Region;
- design proposals affecting these federal lands;
- real property matters.
The committee consists of experts in real estate development; environmental, urban and regional planning; urban design; architecture and landscape architecture. The committee has 11 members, plus two board members who act as observers and two ex officio members (the NCC chairperson and the CEO).
Members:
- Eha Naylor, Chair
- Clément Demers, Vice-Chair
- Paul J. Bedford
- Sarah Bonnemaison
- Anne Cormier
- Gordon Harris
- Julian Smith
- Michael Pankiw, Observer
- Marc Letellier
- Vivian Manasc
- Anne McIlroy
- Victor Brunette, Observer
- Russell Andrew Mills, Ex-officio Member
- Dr. Mark Kristmanson, Ex-Officio Member
Advisory Committee on the Official Residences of Canada
This committee advises on asset management and matters that pertain to the six official residences in Canada’s Capital Region. The committee also provides advice to Public Works and Government Services Canada, the custodian of the Citadel, the governor general’s official residence in Québec City. The committee consists of experts in interior design, architecture, heritage and real estate development. It has seven members, plus one observer and two ex officio members (the NCC chairperson and the CEO).
Members:
- Christina Cameron, Chair
- Richard Alway, Vice-Chair
- Aditya Jha, Observer
- Richard Lindo
- Gerry McGeough
- Germain J. Matthieu
- Cynthia Street
- Dorothy Stern
- Norman Hotson, Observer
- Russell Andrew Mills, Ex-officio Member
- Dr. Mark Kristmanson, Ex-Officio Member
Special Committees
Canadiana Fund
The Canadiana Fund solicits donations of heritage art, furniture and funds to enhance the staterooms of the official residences. Pieces are chosen that reflect Canada’s heritage, artistic traditions and historical associations, or that complement the architectural style of a particular residence. Many of the pieces highlighted in the virtual tours of the official residences on this website were generously donated through the Canadiana Fund.
Members:
- Grant Jameson, Co-Chair
- Cynthia Price, Co-Chair
- Marion Beyea
- Anne Fotheringham
- Shane O’Dea
- Doug Richardson
- Fei Wong
- Harvey Slack, Executive Director Emeritus
Advisory Committee on Universal Accessibility
This committee has a mandate to assist the NCC, through the CEO and management of the NCC, by considering significant projects undertaken by the NCC, including renovation projects or projects which involve a significant universal accessibility component. It is comprised of persons who have expertise and experience in matters related to universal accessibility. It has six members: three from outside the NCC and three NCC employees.
Members:
- Bob Brown, Vice-Chair
- Barry McMahon
- Frédéric Carrier
- Gary Lacey
- Mona Lamontagne