Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

The objective of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (Committee) is to provide independent assurance to CN by monitoring, reviewing and providing advice about the CN's governance processes, compliance, risk management and control frameworks, external accountability obligations and overall performance.

The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee provides a reporting forum for internal and external auditors.

Meetings

The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meets at least four times per year including a special meeting to review the CN's Financial Statements. Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee business is confidential and meetings are closed to the general public. 

Responsibilities

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee responsibilities are contained in the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Charter (pdf), adopted by Council 25 June 2024.

Membership

Councillor members of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee are:

• Vacant
• Vacant

Independent members of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee are:

• Stephen Coates (Audit Chair)
• Vivek Chopra
• Robert Lagaida 

Annual Reports to Council

The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee submits an annual report to Council on its affairs and the management of risk and internal controls.

2022/2023 Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report

2020/2021 Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report
2019/2020 Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report
2018/2019 Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report
2017/2018 Audit and Risk Committee and Internal Audit Report
2016/2017 Audit Committee and Internal Audit Annual Report
2015/2016 Audit Committee and Internal Audit Annual Report
2014/2015 Audit Committee and Internal Audit Annual Report
2013/2014 Audit Committee and Internal Audit Annual Report