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As part of good governance, NWMO management keeps the Board of Directors informed of the safe, <\/em>long-term implementation <\/em>of Canada\u2019s plan.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Canadians and Indigenous peoples can trust that the organization responsible for the safe, long-term management of Canada\u2019s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste has a strong governance structure in place.<\/p>\n

Transparency is one of the NWMO\u2019s corporate values and is built into our governance structure, underscoring our commitment to communicate openly and responsibly, and to provide information about our approach, processes and decision-making. The NWMO is guided by a Transparency Policy<\/em><\/a> that is aligned with all relevant freedom of information, access to information and privacy legislation.<\/p>\n

The NWMO is federally mandated under the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act<\/em> (NFWA<\/em>). Our members are provincially owned corporations that produce used nuclear fuel. As a not-for-profit corporation, the NWMO falls under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act<\/em>.<\/p>\n

We are governed by a nine-member Board of Directors that is elected by the member organizations. The Board represents a range of perspectives from within and outside the nuclear industry and takes a leadership role in developing the corporation\u2019s strategic direction.<\/p>\n

The Advisory Council, an independent advisory body established under the NFWA<\/em>, provides ongoing advice to the NWMO.<\/p>\n

Sharing information and encouraging an exchange of perspectives are fundamental to our mandate to implement Canada\u2019s plan. That is why we also seek independent review of our work through a number of external committees, including the Council of Elders and Youth, Municipal Forum, Geoscientific Review Group, Environmental Review Group and Site Selection Review Group. This helps ensure we are continuously pursuing excellence.<\/p>\n

The NWMO\u2019s integrated management system ensures we are well equipped to execute our mandates, while protecting people and the environment for generations to come. In 2023, we continued to enhance our management system to make sure it supports staff in executing their work in a manner that is appropriate for our evolving program and operations.<\/p>\n

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Annual and triennial reporting to the minister<\/h2>\n

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In accordance with the NFWA<\/em>, the NWMO produces an annual report every year that is tabled in Parliament and published on our website. The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources issues a statement on it each year.<\/p>\n

Every third year, the NWMO also produces a triennial report as required by the NFWA<\/em>. The last triennial report was for the 2020-22 period and was published in March 2023.<\/p>\n

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Reporting to member organizations<\/h2>\n

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The founding members of the NWMO are Ontario Power Generation, New Brunswick Power Corporation and Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec. The Membership Agreement and bylaws set out member roles and responsibilities in support of the objectives of the NFWA<\/em> and the NWMO\u2019s implementation mandate. The NWMO regularly briefs our member organizations and holds an annual general meeting.<\/p>\n

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Integrated management system<\/h2>\n

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The NWMO continues to focus on ensuring our integrated management system supports our work on the project for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel. That includes meeting the requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and protecting people and the environment for generations to come. This is particularly important as we get closer to selecting a site for the deep geological repository in 2024 and then begin the regulatory decision-making process.<\/p>\n

In 2023, we continued to augment our management system to satisfy the CSA N286-12, Management System Requirements for Nuclear Facilities<\/em>. This included transforming the governance within 20 programs to ensure applicable regulatory requirements were met in a way that provided efficient and effective work processes for NWMO staff. We also reinforced the connection between nuclear safety culture and both the management system and continuous learning and improvement program to help staff understand the importance of their contributions to the NWMO\u2019s nuclear safety culture. These initiatives are important to support the initiation of the regulatory decision-making process that will follow site selection.<\/p>\n

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Board of Directors<\/h2>\n

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Board Chair:<\/strong> Glenn Jager<\/p>\n

President, CEO and Director:<\/strong> Laurie Swami<\/p>\n

Directors:<\/strong> Lesley Gallinger, Sean Granville, Ronald L. Jamieson, Jason Nouwens, Jos\u00e9e Pilon, Subo Sinnathamby and Beth Summers.<\/p>\n

The Board of Directors<\/a> convened five formal meetings in 2023. In addition to its regular meetings, the Board holds a strategy session each year with the NWMO\u2019s executive team to consider long-term challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Committees of the Board<\/h2>\n

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Audit, Finance and Risk (AFR) committee<\/p>\n

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The AFR committee is responsible for monitoring the integrity of the NWMO\u2019s internal control and management information systems, making recommendations to the Board for the approval of the annual financial plans, ensuring the integrity of the NWMO\u2019s reported financial performance, and providing oversight of the NWMO\u2019s pension fund. The AFR committee met four times in 2023, and had one joint AFR-Human Resources, Compensation and Governance committee meeting.<\/p>\n

As of Dec. 31, 2023, the committee had five directors: Beth Summers (Chair), Lesley Gallinger, Glenn Jager, Ronald L. Jamieson and Jos\u00e9e Pilon.<\/p>\n

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Human Resources, Compensation and Governance (HRCG) committee<\/p>\n

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The HRCG committee is responsible for overseeing the NWMO\u2019s human resources functions, including compensation practices, human resources policies, organization design, labour relations, the pension plan and governance. The HRCG committee met four times in 2023 and had one joint AFR-HRCG committee meeting.<\/p>\n

As of Dec. 31, 2023, the committee had five directors: Lesley Gallinger (Chair), Sean Granville, Glenn Jager, Jos\u00e9e Pilon and Beth Summers.<\/p>\n

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Project Oversight committee<\/p>\n

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The Project Oversight committee provides oversight of the NWMO\u2019s project planning and execution, including safety, recommending new projects for Board approval, project planning and controls, contracting strategies and contractor performance, technical matters and project risk as it relates to the implementation of Canada\u2019s plan. The Project Oversight committee met four times in 2023.<\/p>\n

As of Dec. 31, 2023, the committee had four directors: Sean Granville (Chair), Lesley Gallinger, Jason Nouwens and Subo Sinnathamby.<\/p>\n

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Siting committee<\/p>\n

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Through the Siting committee, the Board maintains oversight of the site selection process and advises on, oversees and monitors any identified risks associated with its execution. The committee met four times in 2023.<\/p>\n

As of Dec. 31, 2023, the committee had five directors: Ronald L. Jamieson (Chair), Sean Granville, Glenn Jager, Jason Nouwens and Subo Sinnathamby.<\/p>\n

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Officers (as of Dec. 31, 2023)<\/h2>\n

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Board Chair:<\/strong>
Glenn Jager<\/p>\n

President and CEO:<\/strong>
Laurie Swami<\/p>\n

Vice-President and Chief Engineer:<\/strong>
Chris Boyle<\/p>\n

Vice-President of Communications:<\/strong>
Lisa Frizzell<\/p>\n

Vice-President of Site Selection:<\/strong>
Lise Morton<\/p>\n

Chief Financial and Risk Officer:<\/strong>
Jeff Quick<\/p>\n

Vice-President of Human Resources, and Chief Ethics Officer:<\/strong>
Jennifer Spragge<\/p>\n

Vice-President and General Counsel, and Board Secretary:<\/strong>
Doug Taylor<\/p>\n

Vice-President of Indigenous Relations and Strategic Programs:<\/strong>
Bob Watts<\/p>\n

Vice-President of Regulatory Approvals:<\/strong>
Allan Webster<\/p>\n

Chief Operating Officer:<\/strong>
Derek Wilson<\/p>\n

Executive Committee:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Advisory Council<\/h2>\n

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The Advisory Council<\/a> is an independent, arm\u2019s-length body that reviews and comments on the NWMO\u2019s work, as required by the NFWA<\/em>. Its reports appear in the NWMO\u2019s triennial reports, published every three years.<\/p>\n

The Advisory Council\u2019s role is to:<\/p>\n