Governing Council

Overview

Made up of up to 18 Canadians – each from a unique background and possessing an outstanding skill set – the Governing Council is CIHR's Board of Directors.

Its members come together from across Canada to set the broad strategic direction for the creation of new knowledge and translation into better health for Canadians, better health services and products, and a stronger health care system.

Members of the Governing Council are not remunerated.

• Role
• Members
  • Selection and Appointment of Governing Council Members
  • Appointment Terms

Committees

The Governing Council has created six committees, each with specific terms of reference. Members serve three-year terms. Committees meet on average three to four times per year. Membership on these committees may include people who are not members of the Governing Council. CIHR's President is an ex officio member of all Standing Committees.

• Executive Committee
  Ensures that CIHR business flows in an orderly fashion and that Governing Council decisions are implemented.
• Nominating and Governance Committee
  Oversees the competency-based process for recruitment of members and is responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of governance policies and initiatives.  
• Standing Committee on Ethics
  Identifies and provides advice on emerging ethical, legal and socio-cultural issues in health and health research
• Standing Committee on Finance and Planning
  Provides direction and oversight of CIHR's financial, budgeting and strategic planning activities.
• CIHR Audit Committee
  Provides active oversight of core areas of risk, control and accountability at CIHR.
• Stem Cell Oversight Committee
  Reviews research applications for human pluripotent stem cells and other ethically sensitive human stem cell research to ensure that they are in accordance with CIHR's Stem Cell Guidelines.