The primary role of the Enterprise Risk Management & Compliance Committee Chair (the "Committee Chair") is to:
provide effective leadership of the Enterprise Risk Management & Compliance Committee (the "Committee");
manage the operations of the Committee, the relationships between management and the Committee; and
ensure the successful fulfillment of the Committee's mandate and any other matters delegated to the Committee by the Board.
Appointment
The Committee Chair will be a duly elected member of the Board, be appointed by the Board each year, and satisfy applicable independence standards.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The Committee Chair shall have the accountabilities and responsibilities as set out below:
Ensure that the responsibilities and duties of the Committee, as outlined in its Mandate, are well understood and effectively executed by the Committee members.
Chair all Committee meetings, including in camera sessions; In the absence of the Committee Chair, the other Committee members shall appoint a Committee member to chair the meeting.
Ensure that the Committee meets at least quarterly and as many additional times as necessary to carry out its duties effectively.
Promote proper flow of information to the other members of the Committee to ensure they are apprised of all matters that are material to MCAN and that fall within the scope of the Committee's mandate.
Set the meeting agenda with input from other Committee members, the Chair of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Risk Officer and the Secretary.
Ensure that sufficient time is allotted during Committee meetings for the effective discussion of agenda items and key issues and concerns.
Report to the Board on the activities and any recommendations of the Committee and act as liaison between the Committee and the Board.
Ensure that the Committee meets at least quarterly in closed sessions with the Chief Risk Officer, the Chief Compliance Officer and such other officers as required.
Deal effectively with dissent and work constructively towards arriving at decisions and achieving consensus.
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Liaise with chairs of the other committees on matters of mutual interest as needed.
Coordinate with the Committee to retain, oversee, compensate and terminate independent advisors/counsel to assist the Committee in its activities.
Together with the Conduct Review, Corporate Governance & Human Resources Committee, ensure that a performance evaluation of the Committee is conducted biennially.
Ensure this Mandate and the Enterprise Risk Management & Compliance Committee Mandate are reviewed annually and any recommendation for improvement be provided to the Board.
Approved: December 2023
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MCAN Mortgage Corporation is a Canada-based loan company and mortgage investment corporation. Its objective is to generate a reliable stream of income by investing in a diversified portfolio of Canadian mortgages, including residential mortgages, residential construction, non-residential construction and commercial loans, as well as other types of securities, loans, and real estate investments. Its lines of business include three divisions: MCAN Home, MCAN Capital and MCAN Wealth. MCAN Home is its residential mortgage lender that partners with accredited mortgage professionals to offer both insured and uninsured mortgage solutions across Canada. MCAN Capital focuses on financing and investment opportunities in the construction and commercial loan markets, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and private investment funds focused on lending to and developing Canadian communities. MCAN Wealth offers investors Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) insured investment solutions.