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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Board of Governors consists of eight standing committees and a sub-committee that meet on a regular basis throughout the year to review and recommend action in the areas within the control of the Board of Governors.
For committee meeting dates and materials, visit the Meetings webpage.
Last updated July 2024.
Committees and Members
The Executive Committee is empowered to act on behalf of the Board with powers of executive authority as delegated. The Committee also has overall responsibility for the completion of annual and strategic planning.
- Simon Chan (Chair)
- Paul Elliott
- Abas Kanu
- Lindsay Lawrence
- Deb MacLatchy
- Ken Maly
- Avvey Peters
- Jim Phillips
- Patricia Polischuk
- Marc Richardson
- Reina Stewart
- Doug Treleaven
The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee provides oversight on the financial reporting process, the internal and external audit process, the University’s system of internal controls, compliance with statutory regulations, and policies which fall within the Committee’s mandate. The Committee provides oversight for an enterprise risk management framework, including risk management and mitigation strategies for strategic, systemic and significant operational risks.
The Committee also provides an avenue of communication among the external auditors, management, the internal auditor, and the Board of Governors.
- Doug Treleaven (Chair)
- Simon Chan
- Ling Chu
- Catharine Dutt
- Ryan Eldred
- Abas Kanu
- Kristine Lund
- Vacant
- Vacant
Non‐Board Committee Member
- Eugenio DiMira
- Cathy Snyder
The Development Committee is responsible for ensuring active engagement of the Board of Governors in setting policy for and directly supporting ongoing fundraising activities of the University.
- Avvey Peters (Chair)
- Simon Chan
- Ryan Eldred
- Chinyere Eni
- Deb MacLatchy
- Ken Maly
- Nadir Patel
- Michael Ras
- Peter Ansley
The Finance, Investments & Property Committee has overall responsibility for the allocation, monitoring, and evaluation of all financial and capital resources of the University while ensuring fiscal responsibility and future sustainability. The committee provides oversight of all matters of property, most notably capital strategy, project approvals and implementation.
Finance & Investments Committee Membership:
- Jim Phillips (Chair)
- Shelley Boettger
- Simon Chan
- Catharine Dutt
- Lindsay Lawrence
- Deb MacLatchy
- Ife Odeleye
- Fabricio Perez
- Ken Seiling
- Doug Treleaven
Non‐Board Committee Member(s):
- Wagner Dada
- Dean Johnson
- Paul Miatello
The Human Resources Committee shall be responsible for overseeing employee development, engagement, policies, practices and trends within the University.
- Patricia Polischuk (Chair)
- Mohammad Abu-Rshaid
- Simon Chan
- Ryan Eldred
- Chinyere Eni
- Adam Grogan
- Deb MacLatchy
- Cynthia Sundberg
- Jin Wang
Non‐Board Committee Member
- Anthony Benjamin
- Alana Peer
- Andy Pushalik
The Compensation Committee shall be responsible for overseeing the salary, benefits and compensation settlements and arrangements for all employees of the University.
Due to the confidential and personal nature of some matters before the Committee, meetings of the Compensation Committee dealing with compensation, bargaining or individual personnel matters will be conducted in camera and the minutes of such meetings shall remain confidential.
- Patricia Polischuk (Chair)
- Simon Chan
- Chinyere Eni-McLean
- Adam Grogan
- Deb MacLatchy
- Cynthia Sundberg
Non-Board Committee Member
- Anthony Benjamin
- Alana Peer
- Andy Pushalik
To advise and assist the Pension Committee and the Finance & Investments Committee in meeting their mandates with respect to governance and fiduciary obligations for oversight of the Pension Plan and other University investments including the Endowment Fund, Sinking Fund, Jarislowsky Fund, Lazaridis Fund and the Balsillie Fund. This mandate includes monitoring investment performance for compliance with relevant investment policy and recommending any changes to the University’s investment policies or managers.
- Marc Richardson (Chair)
- Shelley Boettger
- Catharine Dutt
- Fabricio Perez
Non‐Board Sub‐Committee Members
- Marc Kilgour
- Bill Muirhead
- Joe Rooney
- Brian Smith
- Robin Stanton
- Rick Vandermey
The Governance Committee has overall responsibility for the recruitment and evaluation of the membership of the Board of Governors as well as the selection of officers, chairs and membership of the standing committees. The committee has overall responsibility for board education, evaluation of board performance, and the governance structures and practices of the Board.
- Paul Elliott (Chair)
- Simon Chan
- Deb MacLatchy
- Janis Monture
- Michael Ras
- Cynthia Sundberg
- Peter Urquhart
To advise and assist the Board of Governors in meeting its mandate with respect to the university pension plan.
- Abas Kanu (Chair)
- Simon Chan
- Adam Grogan
- Deb MacLatchy
- Marc Richardson
Non‐Board Committee Members
- Azim Essaji
- Keith Goulet
- Marc Kilgour
- Ryan Brejak
- Alastair Robertson
- Kathy Thompson
- Janis Monture
- Vacant
- Vacant
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