GOVERNANCE

RPC is a New Brunswick Provincial Crown Corporation, created with the Research and Productivity Act on April 13, 1962. On April 1, 2017, Bill 36 identified RPC as a Part IV Crown Corporation.

RPC reports to the Government of New Brunswick through the Minister Responsible and receives a mandate letter every two years. The mandate letter content complements our Strategic Plan.

RPC is governed by a Board of Directors who provide oversight and strategic input. Directors are appointed based on professional skills in accordance with the Research and Productivity Council Act. The Board has input and approves the Strategic and Annual Plans. Financial statements are audited by an independent accounting firm approved by the Office of the Auditor General, reviewed by the Audit Committee, approved by the RPC Board and provided to the Auditor General’s and Comptroller’s offices.