Canada Revenue Agency 2015-16 Departmental Performance Report
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2015-16 Departmental Performance Report
Appendix A – Agency Governance and the Board of Management
Board of Management members are appointed by the Governor in Council; the Board's mandate is set out in the Canada Revenue Agency Act.
The Board of Management of the CRA consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor in Council. They include the Chair, the Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, a director nominated by each province, one director nominated by the three territories in turn, and two directors nominated by the federal government. Members of the Board bring a diverse business and community perspective from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors to the work of the CRA.
The Canada Revenue Agency Act states the Board is responsible for overseeing the organization and administration of the CRA and the management of its resources, services, property, personnel, and contracts. It undertakes its oversight role in cooperation with CRA management to ensure the CRA fosters sound management and service delivery to Canadians.
Board Priorities and Accomplishments for 2015-2016
The Board fulfilled its statutory role and accomplished its objectives in priority areas for 2015-2016.
In support of the Agency during this reporting period, the Board continued to provide oversight in all areas of its statutory responsibilities, in line with the Board's priorities as stated in the CRA's Corporate Business Plan 2015-2016 to 2017-2018. Details on the Board's accomplishments in priority areas are provided below. (Note: the 2015-2016 fourth quarter meeting was held in April 2016.)
In 2015-2016, the Board welcomed two new members, Mr. Mark Dwor from British Columbia and Mr. Todd McCarthy from Ontario, to fill vacant positions.
Strategic Direction
The Board's priorities were service to Canadians, red tape reduction, integrity and security, resource optimization, and human resource optimization; Board priorities aligned with the government's priorities.
In December, Board members met the new Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier. The Minister discussed the government's priorities, highlighted the importance of the Board to the CRA, and committed to working closely with members of the Board in advancing the CRA's mission and her mandate. In the Corporate Business Plan 2015-2016 to 2017-2018, the Board laid out their strategic priorities, which included service to Canadians, red tape reduction, integrity and security, resource optimization, and human resource optimization, to ensure alignment with the government's priorities.
In addition, independent members of the Board continued to collaborate closely with the Commissioner and the CRA management team. To this end, members continued the practice of informal "meet and greet" sessions with branch personnel, as well as special orientation seminars for particular committees, and one-on-one encounters between the Chair and assistant commissioners.
Service to Canadians
The Board focussed on continual service improvement, especially in the areas of digital services, partnerships, support to Canadians, and innovation.
The Board continues to focus on continued improvement in service to Canadians in the Corporate Business Plan; members supported the CRA's plan for full digital interaction by 2020, set out in the new CRA e-Interactions Strategy and Roadmap, and monitored progress through timely updates. The Board welcomed the expansion of the Auto‐fill my return service to individual taxpayers, another major step in automating tax filing for Canadians, and the continued increase in the number of e-filers. Individual T1 filers surpassed the 84% target in the 2016 filing season, up from 82% in 2015. Electronic filing of corporate tax returns exceeded the 85% target to reach 88%, which represents 2.01 million out of 2.28 million returns, compared to 86% the previous year. Payments online met the target of 76% (from 74% the year before), or 28.9 million out of 37.9 million payments. The Board also reviewed the multi-year Service Management Strategy, which was named a best practice by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat in 2015.
In support of the service priority, the Board held an annual Board Planning Meeting in June 2015, where it focussed on service to Canadians, brought together external and internal stakeholders in productive sessions, and underlined successful partnerships being developed and enhanced by the CRA. The Board made recommendations and followed up on progress, for instance with the Liaison Officer Initiative (LOI), which provides one-on-one advice and meetings with small businesses. Management responded to the Board's recommendations in September, and made the LOI a permanent service feature.
The Board continued to monitor service improvement through quarterly updates, including two from the new Taxpayers' Ombudsman, Ms. Sherra Profit, who outlined the main areas of service complaints and resolution, and spoke of the cooperation she has received from the CRA in resolving issues.
In addition, the Board encouraged the CRA's response to the government's impetus for innovation, for example, in the CRA's Accelerated Business Solutions Lab. The Board heard with interest details of the CRA branches' experiences with advanced analytics and behavioural economics, and supported the CRA's innovative use of nudge techniques, designed to encourage taxpayers to fulfil their obligations.
Serving You Better
The Board continued to support red tape reduction initiatives for Canadian taxpayers and within the CRA.
In the first quarter of 2015-2016, the Board was advised of continuing progress being made to reduce red tape for small and medium business owners, bookkeepers and accountants, and organizations representing taxpayers. Board members provided input to the Red Tape Consultation report, and to next steps in the ongoing process to reduce red tape. The Board recognized the CRA's setting of specific and achievable goals for the consultation of Canadian stakeholders, and requested an addendum to the Board Commitments and Performance Dashboard on red tape reduction: it was first presented at the September meeting. Members also strongly supported another simplification initiative, the implementation of plain language for correspondence with Canadians, which resulted in a simplified notice of assessment in the 2016 tax-filing season.
As part of internal red tape reduction this fiscal year, the Board requested concise, two-page summaries to document each expectation for the Board of Management Oversight Framework. To further reduce internal red tape, the Board agreed to the Office of the Auditor General's suggestion to hold one Audit Committee teleconference, instead of two; this will come into effect in 2016. The Board also monitored the CRA's continued streamlining of its corporate policy suite, and was pleased with the reduction and increased clarity in human resources policy instruments. An overall report on internal red tape reduction initiatives throughout the Agency was presented in September; members encouraged continuing employee innovations in this area.
The Board further streamlined its own processes in 2015-2016, instituting a "one-document" rule for submissions from CRA branches at the Board meetings.
Integrity and Security
The Board feels very strongly about the integrity of the CRA as the cornerstone of Canada's self-assessment tax system. To ensure this important element remained a key driver of CRA business, the Board continued to underline its concern for fairness and equity in all the CRA's dealings with Canadians.
The Board reviewed the fourth consecutive annual update of the Integrity Framework and approved the Canada Revenue Agency Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct. The Board also reviewed the updated Directive on Conflict of Interest, Gifts and Hospitality, and Post-Employment. These timely reviews will continue; they are part of the Agency's continual improvements to aspects of integrity since the CRA's first Code of Ethics and Conduct was implemented in 2001. The Board strongly encouraged continued communication of the importance of equity and transparency to sustain public trust, and supported new integrity tools.
The Resources Committee of the Board received Information technology (IT) security reports, aligned with the IT Security Strategy approved by the Board in the previous fiscal year. The Board also approved the CRA IT Strategy and Plan 2015-2016 to 2017-2018.
The Board firmly supported the new level of personnel security screening: Reliability Status +. As of March 31, 2016, approximately 600 CRA executives and 1,100 non-executive employees have been screened.
Resource Optimization
In this fiscal period, the Board found resource management at the CRA to be an area of strength.
The Board continued to exercise its oversight of resources, one of its most important responsibilities. It reviewed the Strategic Investment Plan, and examined the CRA's major project investments, performance reports, and financial results every quarter, to support the strategic priorities outlined in the Corporate Business Plan. The Board was pleased to note the CRA exceeded the Budget revenue generation target for 2015-2016. The Board also verified the CRA's financial statements and audit reports.
In addition, the Board requested and received updates on the evolving relationship between the CRA and Shared Services Canada (SSC) from internal sources, as well as informative sessions with both the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister and the President of SSC.
The Board also noted the CRA met its overall financial obligations; it achieved savings commitments for the fiscal year, while mitigating effects of fiscal rebalancing through effective review and the re-establishment of priorities to achieve the desired financial results.
Human Resource Optimization
The Board of Management, through the Human Resources Committee, was closely involved in human resource planning and modernization.
In 2015-2016, the Board reviewed and approved a new three-year Agency Workforce Plan for the CRA, to ensure continuity in the strategic recruitment, development and retention of individuals with the skills required for the future of the Agency. Members were particularly interested in plans for future recruitment, considering the number of professionals and executives retiring. The Board gave advice on the overall modernization of Human Resources, which includes 17 projects and presents a major cultural shift in the CRA as well as a delivery on commitments from Blueprint 2020. As an example, in December 2015, the CRA successfully launched the Integrated Staffing System, which provides a centralized platform for all staffing processes. The Board requested a quarterly dashboard on modernization projects; it was put into effect in April 2016.
On behalf of the Board, the Human Resources Committee recommended revised collective bargaining mandates with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada – Audit, Financial and Scientific and the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees for approval by the President of the Treasury Board.
Conclusion
The Board accomplished its strategic objectives for 2015-2016, and continues to be committed to fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities and providing oversight of the organization and administration of the CRA. It has provided senior management with advice and guidance throughout 2015-2016, and acknowledges the excellent cooperation and support received from the Commissioner, senior management, and employees of the CRA.
Board membership
Richard (Rick) Thorpe, CPA, FCPA, CMA, FCMA
Chair, Board of Management
Penticton, British Columbia
(Appointed October 2013 for 4 years)
Nominated by the federal government, Richard (Rick) Thorpe has more than 45 years of experience in the private and public sectors. He was a member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly from 1996 to 2009 where he represented the ridings of Okanagan-Penticton and Okanagan-Westside. During his tenure as a member of the Legislative Assembly, he served as Minister of Small Business and Revenue, Minister Responsible for Regulatory Reform, Minister of Provincial Revenue, and Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise. From 2001 to 2009, Mr. Thorpe served on the British Columbia Treasury Board, including five years as the Deputy Chair.
Before his election to the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Thorpe worked in the Canadian brewing industry for 22 years in a number of senior executive positions in Canada, and internationally. In addition, he was involved in repositioning the British Columbian grape and wine industry and was a partner in an Okanagan winery. Mr. Thorpe formerly served on the Boards of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia from May 2012 to October 2014 as Director and Vice-Chair, and the Canadian Snowbirds Association as Director from 2012 to 2014. He is a former volunteer Chair of the Fiscal Review Board for the City of Penticton (2010 to 2013), and has also served on non-profit boards, including Summerland Charity Shops Society (Penny Lane) 2010 to 2013, Agur Lake Camp Society, and the Heart & Stroke Foundation of British Columbia and Yukon.
Mr. Thorpe is a chartered professional accountant and a certified management accountant. Mr. Thorpe was recognized as a Fellow of the Society of Management Accountants of Canada in 2007, and named a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants in 2015.
Myles Bourke, B.Comm., FCPA, FCA
Lethbridge, Alberta
(Re-appointed October 2012 for 3 years)
Nominated by the Province of Alberta, Myles Bourke is a chartered accountant who worked for KPMG and predecessor firms for over 30 years before his retirement in 2001. Mr. Bourke's experience spans a range of functional areas within the assurance field, including audit and review engagements, training and program development, special provider to larger institutions, and confidant and advisor to owner-managers. He served as a member of the Not-for-Profit Organizations Advisory Committee of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. From 2004 to 2005, Mr. Bourke held the position of President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta. He has been a member of the Board of Governors of the University of Lethbridge, where he has also been a lecturer and a member of the Senate. Mr. Bourke has served as well as President of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge and as a Rotary District Committee Chair. He has also served as a Director of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and as Chair of the City of Lethbridge's Economic Development Committee. Mr. Bourke holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto, as well as his Chartered Accountant and FCA designations.
Rossana Buonpensiere, CMC, LL.B
Winnipeg, Manitoba
(Appointed December 2014 for 3 years)
Nominated by the Province of Manitoba, Rossana Buonpensiere is a partner in MNP's national consulting services practice responsible for leading all aspects of the firm's organization and people services practice in the Manitoba region. Ms. Buonpensiere has extensive experience working with clients to improve organisational efficiency and effectiveness in the areas of human resources, organisational development, performance, strategy and managing change. Ms. Buonpensiere has worked with a broad range of clients, with a strong emphasis on Crown corporations and the public sector, and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality professional services. She has also worked with public sector clients on many planning and human resource management initiatives that have included developing an executive development program and talent pool assessment process for senior level positions.
Ms. Buonpensiere is certified in the Prosci Change Management methodology, which provides her with a wide range of tools for assessing change readiness and promoting effective staff transition and leadership engagement during significant workplace changes. Ms. Buonpensiere is a Certified Management Consultant, and holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Manitoba and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Winnipeg. Ms. Buonpensiere was called to the Manitoba bar in June of 1998.
Richard J. Daw, FCPA, FCA, CMC
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
(Re-appointed June 2013 for 3 years)
Nominated by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Richard J. Daw was most recently the Executive in Residence at the Faculty of Business Administration of Memorial University and a senior counsel to Deloitte's Newfoundland and Labrador practice.
A chartered accountant since 1975, Mr. Daw was a tax partner in the St. John's office of Deloitte & Touche, LLP from 1984 until his retirement in 2008. He had served as Chair of the Government Affairs Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Newfoundland, on the Board of Directors of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Atlantic Canada, and as Vice-Chair of the Dr. H.Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.
Mr. Daw currently serves on the executive of the Institute of Corporate Directors, Newfoundland Chapter. He is a member of the Memorial University's Faculty of Business Advisory Board and of the Board of Muskrat Falls Corporation, a Nalcor subsidiary. Most recently, he was elected to the governing council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador, and was appointed to the Deloitte Retired Partner Council representing Atlantic Canada.
He has served many public and private sector organizations in tax and consulting, has hosted a radio program on business, has authored a newspaper column on taxes and business and has been a frequent speaker to business groups.
Mark S. Dwor, B.A., LL.B
Vancouver, British Columbia
(Appointed May 2015 for 3 years)
Mr. Mark S. Dwor, from the Province of British Columbia, is a retired member of the Law Society of British Columbia. He is a member and leader of many professional, arts, and other community organizations, with a strong emphasis on charity and not-for-profit governance. Mr. Dwor is the co-founder and chairman of the Canadian Academy of Independent Scholars. He has been a member and sat on the executive of boards including Variety, the Children's Charity, where he was the inaugural Chair of the Board Development Committee; Osteoporosis Canada, where he chaired the investment committee; and the Vancouver Children's Festival.
Mr. Dwor has presented and published papers on varied subjects in the cultural and legal arenas, including art law and franchising and distribution. He holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Glendon College, York University.
Gerard J. Fitzpatrick, CPA, FCA, TEP
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
(Re-appointed June 2015 for 3 years)
Nominated by the Province of Prince Edward Island, Gerard J. Fitzpatrick has more than 30 years of experience in public accounting, primarily specialising in income tax for professionals and owner-managed businesses. He is a past President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Prince Edward Island, past Chairperson of the Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy, and a past Board member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. He is currently a member of the Future Directions Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Prince Edward Island. Mr. Fitzpatrick began his career as founding partner of a firm of chartered accountants in 1977. In 2008, he established Fitzpatrick & Company, Prince Edward Island's first father and son firm of chartered accountants. Throughout his career, Mr. Fitzpatrick has provided professional services to a diverse clientele and his practice today includes management consulting, business plans and feasibility studies. He is also a regular speaker on farm and other tax matters.
Mr. Fitzpatrick has served on a number of boards as both director and chair. From 2002 to 2008, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority where he served as both vice-chair of the Board and chair of the Audit Committee. Mr. Fitzpatrick received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of PEI, and holds designations as a Chartered Accountant, Fellow of the Order of Chartered Accountants and Registered Trust and Estate Practitioner.
Norman G. Halldorson B.Comm., FCPA, FCA
Clavet, Saskatchewan
(Re-appointed December 2014 for 3 years)
Nominated by the Province of Saskatchewan, Norman G. Halldorson has extensive private sector experience, having retired in 2008 from a 40-year career with KPMG Chartered Accountants, where he held several senior leadership positions. Mr. Halldorson is a member of the Board of a private company, which operates several full service hotels, and chairs their Acquisition Committee. He also served as a member of the Institute of Chartered of Accountants of Saskatchewan Council, chaired a number of their committees, and represented the University of Saskatchewan Senate. As well, he chaired the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce ABEX Awards, which honour outstanding achievements in business excellence. Mr. Halldorson was a founding director of the Saskatchewan chapter of the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise.
Mr. Halldorson holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan and a Chartered Accountant designation. He was awarded a Fellow of the Order of Chartered Accountants designation for distinguished service.
Susan Hayes, LL.B
Halifax, Nova Scotia
(Appointed February 2015 for 3 years)
Nominated by the Province of Nova Scotia, Susan Hayes is the current Chief Professional Resources Officer at the law firm of Stewart McKelvey, part of the executive team responsible for the overall operations of the firm. Ms. Hayes' community involvement includes being a Professional Development Committee member for the Canadian Bar Association, Nova Scotia Branch, and Board Member of the Halifax Visiting Dispensary. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the Dalhousie University Law School, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Acadia University.
Fauzia Lalani, P.Eng.
Calgary, Alberta
(Re-appointed June 2013 for 3 years)
Nominated by the federal government, Fauzia Lalani is an award-winning business leader who is currently working as Director, Logistics Services at Suncor Energy Services Inc. Previously, Ms. Lalani was the Vice-President of National Service Fulfilment at TELUS Corporation, prior to which she served as President and CEO of Aquila Networks Canada, an industry-leading utility provider. Ms. Lalani also spent seven years with TransAlta Corporation, a power generation and wholesale marketing company. During her career with TransAlta, she served as director of several areas, including sales and marketing, deregulation, engineering and construction, and mass market and retail services. Active in numerous national and community organizations, Ms. Lalani is the President of the Aga Khan Ismaili Council for the Prairies and also serves as a Board Director with the Sinneave Foundation. She has previously served as Chair of the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta; STARS Air Ambulance; and the Calgary YMCA (Chair of the Board Nominating and Governance Committee). Ms. Lalani is a recipient of the 50 Key Women in Energy Award—Leadership Category, and of the Stevie International Business Award—Best Support Team Category. Ms. Lalani earned a Bachelor of Science with Distinction in electrical engineering from the University of Alberta, and she is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario's Western Executive Program.
Francine Martel-Vaillancourt, FCPA, FCA, ASC
Saint-Laurent-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Québec
(Appointed March 2015 for 3 years)
Nominated by the Province of Quebec, Francine Martel-Vaillancourt is currently Chair of the Board of Directors of Shared Services Canada's Audit and Evaluation Committee. She is also the vice-president of the Board of Directors of Desjardins Financial Security, and teaches at the Collège des administrateurs de société of Université Laval, a leader in governance education. Ms. Martel-Vaillancourt's public service career has been exceptional. She was twice deputy minister at Revenu Québec (from 2000 to 2003, and 2007 to 2011), and chief executive officer and chair of the Board of Directors at the Commission des normes du travail. She was also chief executive officer of Services Québec. Ms. Martel-Vaillancourt has been recognized by her peers. In 1997, she received both the CA Émérite award and the title of Fellow from the Ordre des comptables agréés du Québec. She was also awarded the "Public Service" grand prize at the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in 2006, the Hermès de carrière 2007-2008 from the Faculty of Administrative Sciences at Université Laval, and the "Prix hommage 2011" from the Institut d'administration publique du Québec. Ms. Martel-Vaillancourt has a bachelor's degree in actuarial sciences and a licence in accounting from Université Laval in Québec. She also completed the "programme de certification universitaire en gouvernance de sociétés" of the Collège des administrateurs de sociétés at Université Laval. She is a Fellow of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec.
Margaret Melhorn, B.A., M.A.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
(Appointed November 2012 for 3 years)
Nominated by the Northwest Territories, Margaret Melhorn is a former Deputy Minister of Finance and Secretary to the Financial Management Board of the Government of the Northwest Territories. Ms. Melhorn's 28-year career at the Department of Finance was spent in areas such as economic analysis, fiscal policy and budget development. Among her many significant achievements, Ms. Melhorn led the successful amalgamation of Finance and the Financial Management Board Secretariat addressing issues related to organisational structure, human resources, systems and corporate culture. She also oversaw the replacement of the GNWT's 30-year-old financial information system with a new Enterprise Reporting and Planning System, on time and within budget. Ms. Melhorn began her career as a Financial Analyst with Alberta Treasury. Ms. Melhorn is currently a member of the Board of the Yellowknife Community Foundation. She is a former member of the Northwest Territories Opportunities Fund Board and has recent governance experience on numerous GNWT Deputy Minister committees, such as the Audit Committee, Informatics Policy Committee, Capital Planning Committee and Human Resources Deputies Committee. Ms. Melhorn holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics and History from Carleton University and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Alberta.
Mireille A. Saulnier, B.Ps., LL.B
Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick
(Appointed June 2016 for 3 years)
Nominated by the Province of New Brunswick, Mireille A. Saulnier is the owner of the law firm Mireille A. Saulnier C.P. Inc. Prior to her current role, Ms. Saulnier was a partner with the lawyer-notary firm Lebouthillier Boudreau Saulnier where she began as an articling student before being made partner.
She is an active leader in her community, participating in various initiatives including being a member of the Board of Directors at Service New Brunswick since October 2015. Ms. Saulnier is also the outgoing chairman of the Chambre de Commerce du Grand Tracadie-Sheila, Inc. Since 2010, she has been the regional representative of the Association des juristes d'expression française du Nouveau-Brunswick. Prior to that, she was a student advisor at the Université de Moncton, in the administrative tribunals.
Ms. Saulnier holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Faculty of Law and a Bachelor of Psychology degree, both from the Université de Moncton. She was called to the New Brunswick bar in 2008.
Joyce Sumara, B.A.
Haliburton, Ontario
(Appointed December 2014 for 3 years)
Nominated by the federal government, Ms. Joyce Sumara is an accomplished information technology (IT) executive with over 30 years of experience in large multi-national organizations. Ms. Sumara has broad experience in systems delivery and IT strategic planning in the automotive, healthcare and telecommunications industries. From 2009 to 2011, Ms. Sumara was the Vice President, IT and Information Security Officer, with Rogers Communications, where she was responsible for the security of corporate information and IT governance. She previously held the positions of Chief Information Officer of GM Canada, and Chief Information Officer of OnStar at General Motors Corporation. Throughout her career, she has occupied various consulting positions, and served on the boards of the Grandview Children's Centre for six years, and Medic-Alert Canada for two years. Ms. Sumara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Wayne State University, in Detroit, Michigan, as well as an Industrial Engineering Certificate from General Motors Institute (now Kettering University), in Flint, Michigan. She was recognized as a "Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada," both in 2003, and 2004.
Bob Hamilton
Commissioner of Revenue and Chief Executive Officer of the CRA
(Appointed August 2016)
Bob Hamilton was appointed as the Commissioner of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) effective August 1, 2016. Prior to joining the Canada Revenue Agency, Bob served as Deputy Minister of Environment Canada, and Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada. Bob was appointed Senior Associate Secretary of the Treasury Board in March 2011 and named by the Prime Minister as the lead Canadian on the Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council. Bob has held many senior positions in the Department of Finance, including Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Tax Policy, and Assistant Deputy Minister of Finance Sector Policy. He received his Honours BA and Master's degrees in Economics from the University of Western Ontario.
Committee membership and director participation
The Board of Management is supported by four committees: they undertake much of the detailed review of items brought before the Board for its consideration. The following table shows the membership of each committee as well as directors' committee attendance over the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
| Board Members | Board of Management (9 meetings)Footnote 1 |
Audit Committee (5 meetings)Footnote 2 |
Governance Committee (2 meetings) |
Human Resources Committee (4 meetings) |
Resources Committee (4 meetings) |
BoMOF Sub- committee (4 meetings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board members present throughout the fiscal year | ||||||
| Myles Bourke | 7/7 | 5/5 | 2/2 | 4/4 | ||
| Rossana Buonpensiere | 7/7 | 2/2 | 4/4 | |||
| Richard J. Daw | 7/7 | 5/5 | 4/4 | 4/4 | ||
| Gerard J. Fitzpatrick | 6/7 | 4/5 | 4/4 | |||
| Norman G. Halldorson | 9/9 | 5/5 | 2/2 | 4/4 | ||
| Susan Hayes | 6/7 | 5/5 | 4/4 | |||
| Fauzia Lalani | 8/9 | 2/2 | 4/4 | 3/4 | ||
| Robert (Bob) Manning | 9/9 | 4/4 | 2/2 | |||
| Francine Martel-Vaillancourt | 5/7 | 5/5 | 4/4 | |||
| Margaret Melhorn | 7/7 | 4/4 | 4/4 | |||
| Joyce Sumara | 7/7 | 1/1 | 2/2 | 4/4 | 2/2 | |
| Richard (Rick) Thorpe | 9/9 | 5/5 | 2/2 | 4/4 | 4/4 | 4/4 |
| Andrew TreuschFootnote 3 | 7/7 | 2/2 | 4/4 | 4/4 | ||
| Board members who joined during the fiscal year | ||||||
| Mark S. Dwor | 6/6 | 2/2 | 4/4 | |||
| Todd McCarthy | 3/3 | 1/2 | 3/3 | 3/3 | ||
| Average attendance per meeting | 103/109=94% | 35/36=97% | 17/18=95% | 31/31=100% | 39/39=100% | 19/20=95% |
| Member Capacity | Per Annum Retainer | Per Diem |
|---|---|---|
| Board chair | $14,500 - $17,100 | $565 - $665 |
| Committee chair | $11,100 - $13,000 | $565 - $665 |
| Director | $7,300 - $8,600 | $475 - $550 |
Table notes
- Footnote 1
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The total includes all in-person and teleconference meetings. One Board teleconference to finalize the Corporate Business Plan was restricted to chairs of the Board and committees and the Commissioner.
- Footnote 2
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This includes one teleconference on the financial statements and four regular Audit Board Meetings.
- Footnote 3
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Andrew Treusch retired in June 2016, but was Commissioner of the CRA throughout the 2015-2016 fiscal year and therefore is included in the Board committee membership list.
- Footnote 4
- Date modified:
- 2016-11-14