Thank you to everyone who participated in the first Annual General Meeting of the organization (11593765 Canada Association) on September 24, 2020.
- 0:00 – Opening remarks, George Ross, Interim ED, NDRIO
- 3:22 – Opening remarks, Janet Davidson, OC, Chair, NDRIO
- 7:01 – Opening remarks, Nipun Vats, ADM, Science and Research Sector, ISED
- 15:32 – Official Business, Janet Davidson, OC, Chair, NDRIO
- 22:18 – Approval of Meeting Minutes
- 25:14 – Overview of Financial Statements, Norman Rees, Interim CFO, NDRIO
- 29:45 – Appointment of Auditor
- 31:38 – By-Law Amendments
- 40:19 – Conclusion of Official Business
- 43:16 – Executive Director Update, George Ross, Interim ED, NDRIO
- 1:28:30 – NDRIO Researcher Council, Guillaume Bourque, Chair, Researcher Advisory Group
- 2:18:33 – Incoming CEO Introduction, Nizar Ladak, Incoming CEO (Guest Speaker)
- 2:28:08 – Incoming CEO Q&A, Peter MacKinnon, Vice-Chair, Board of Directors (Moderator)
- 2:52:18 – Closing remarks, George Ross, Interim ED, NDRIO
- 3:01:11 – Closing remarks, Janet Davidson, OC, Chair, NDRIO
Here are links to the meeting material:
- AGM Remarks by Incoming NDRIO CEO Nizar Ladak and Q&A with Peter MacKinnon, Vice-Chair, NDRIO Board of Directors
- NDRIO Annual General Meeting Presentation
- Letter from the Chair, NDRIO Board of Directors
- Formal Notice of Meeting
- By-Law Amendment Summary
- Amended By-Laws
- Minutes from the March Members’ Meeting
- Financial Statements
Virtual Annual General Meeting Agenda
September 24, 2020, 1:30 pm – 5 pm EDT
Call-in details to be provided in advance by email to registered attendees
| TIME (EDT) | SESSION | SPEAKER |
| 1:30 pm – 1:50 pm | Formal Meeting Begins Welcome and Opening Remarks |
George Ross, Interim ED, NDRIO Janet Davidson, OC, Chair, NDRIO Board of Directors Nipun Vats, ADM, Science and Research Sector, ISED |
| 1:50 pm – 2:30 pm | Official Business | Janet Davidson Norman Rees, Interim CFO, NDRIO |
| 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm | NDRIO Update and Q&A | George Ross |
| 3:15 pm – 4 pm | Researcher Council Introduction and Q&A | Guillaume Bourque, Chair, Researcher Advisory Group |
| 4 pm – 4:45 pm | New CEO Introduction and Q&A | Janet Davidson Nizar Ladak, Incoming CEO (Guest Speaker) Peter MacKinnon, Vice-Chair, Board of Directors (Moderator) |
| 4:45 pm – 5 pm | Closing Comments | George Ross Janet Davidson |