National Policy 58-201 – Corporate Governance Guidelines sets out a series of guidelines for effective corporate governance. The Guidelines address matters such as the constitution and independence of corporate boards, the functions to be performed by boards and their committees and the effectiveness and education of board members.

The Board of Directors conducts its responsibilities through three committees: the Audit Committee, the Compensation, Governance and Nominating Committee, and the Technical Committee. The mandate or charter of the Board of Directors and each of its committees are outlined below.