Canada Foundation for Innovation

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Organization

Board of Directors
The Board of Directors, which meets three to four times a year, is made up of 15 individuals - 7 of whom are appointed by the Government of Canada and the other 8 by Members - from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique perspective and an understanding of the research world. The Directors are appointed for a three-year renewable term and bring with them expertise in the private, institutional, academic, research, and government sectors. One Director on the Board is a representative from one of the federal granting agencies. The Board of Directors makes final decisions on projects to be funded and sets strategic objectives in the context of the funding agreement. It approves annual plans and objectives, and reviews the outcomes of these objectives each year. It regularly reviews issues from a risk-assessment perspective determining what risks are acceptable and ensuring that appropriate mitigation steps are in place. As well, the Board sets the CFI's overall compensation policy, and specifically sets compensation for management.

Members
The Board of Directors reports to Members, a higher governing body similar to a company's shareholders, but representing the Canadian public. Members are responsible for the appointment of 8 of the 15 Board Directors. They are also responsible for Member appointments which are five-year renewable terms. Members receive audited financial statements, appoint auditors, and approve the Annual Report at their annual meeting.

President and CEO
As the Chief Executive Officer, the President is responsible for directing the work and the staff of the Canada Foundation for Innovation.

Programs and Planning
Programs and Planning designs and executes CFI infrastructure competitions. It also oversees the post-award administration of funded projects to ensure that they adhere to the CFI Policy and Program Guide.

Finance and Corporate Services
Finance and Corporate Services is responsible for the systems and services that support CFI's programs and activities, including administration, finance, financial monitoring, human resources, information management and technology. It works with the Board and Members to coordinate their activities and to discharge their responsibilities. It also oversees legal requirements of the CFI, the operation of the Access to Information Act, the Privacy Act and the Library and Archives Canada Act.

External Relations and Communications
External Relations and Communications provide strategic advice and operational support to shape and promote the CFI's public position. They are responsible for government and stakeholder relations, media relations, special events, translation, multimedia and publications, creative services, as well as evaluation and outcome assessment.

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