Corporate governance

Strong oversight for transforming the postal service

The Board of Directors (the Board) provides oversight and guidance on behalf of the Government of Canada, which is Canada Post’s shareholder, on the strategies and related affairs of Canada Post.

The Board holds management accountable for its business performance and strategic objectives, with a particular focus on the Corporation’s future viability and financial self-sustainability. As of March 26, 2026, the Board has nine members, including the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), all of whom are appointed by the Governor in Council. The Board or its committees met 26 times in 2025.

The Board exercises due diligence over:

Strategic initiatives and corporate plans;
Service and operational performance;
Internal controls and financial reporting;
Major contracts, investments, acquisitions and divestitures;
Recruitment of senior officers;
Health and safety, labour and compensation management;
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and priorities; and
Effective reporting to the shareholder.

Providing strategic guidance on Canada Post’s priorities

In 2025, the Board provided oversight and direction on key initiatives that included:

Approving the next five-year corporate plan, as is required of Crown corporations;
Endorsing a comprehensive transformation plan aligned with the Minister’s direction from September 25, 2025;
Providing active stewardship of labour negotiations, recognizing the critical role our collective agreements have in enabling the organization’s transformation and long-term financial sustainability; and
Approving the new Acceptable Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace Policy.

As we develop plans in consultation with our shareholder, we continue to focus on:

Providing a service all Canadians can count on – including increasing our competitiveness and better serving Canada’s changing needs, especially the growing demand for parcel delivery;
Fulfilling our commitment to social and environmental leadership; and
Doing right by our people – which includes our responsibilities for health and safety, building alignment with our bargaining agents, and ensuring our workforce reflects Canada and the priorities of Canadians.

Board composition and renewal

2025 saw four major changes for the Board of Directors:

Melissa Sonberg stepped down as the Board’s Vice-Chair and also as Chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee, while continuing to serve as a director and member of select board committees;
Ron Cuthbertson was appointed as the Chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee;
Krista Collinson resigned from her position on the Board of Directors effective July 1, 2025; and
Ricky Fontaine was appointed Chair of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Committee, following Krista Collinson’s resignation.

Diversity continues to be a key consideration in the Board renewal process. The Board is near gender parity and includes Indigenous representation among the current slate of directors.

Independence of the Board

The Corporation has a Statement of Board Values and Board Charter, a document outlining standards of conduct for directors, and a bylaw that requires directors to be independent of management.

The Board holds its regular meetings with the President and CEO as a member and with the President and CEO’s direct reports as invitees. The Board holds in-camera sessions with the President and CEO and with outside directors only. The Audit Committee meets in camera with external and internal auditors. The Board engages independent counsel and advisers as it deems necessary.

Committees of the Board

Additional oversight is accomplished by the Audit Committee, the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee, the Human Resources and Compensation Committee, and the Pension Committee.

Board effectiveness

The Board and management regularly assess the Board’s effectiveness through an annual evaluation survey. It has set criteria for desired skills and attributes used to identify potential gaps in succession. Board remuneration complies with guidelines issued by the Privy Council Office.

Subsidiaries

The Board continues to exercise oversight over Canada Post’s subsidiary, Purolator Holdings Ltd., ensuring consistency in governance practices and alignment to ESG principles.

Governance in principle

Canada Post holds the view that effective organizations require governance practices that are comprehensive but dynamic. Good governance is an essential component in ensuring that the Corporation continues to serve Canadians in an effective and sustainable manner.

More information can be found under Corporate governance at canadapost.ca.