Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)
Held Virtually on October 1, 2024
Attendance:
Board of Directors: Liza Aboud, Colleen Arnold, Gwen Beauchemin (Vice-Chair), Graeme Bunton, Anne Butler, Matthew Gamble, Eric Hill, Jill Kowalchuk (Chair), Samantha Ventresca, Rob Villeneuve, Michael Zahra
Board Advisors: Byron Holland, John Demco
Corporate Secretary: Brigitte LeBlanc-Lapointe
Regrets: None.
Guests: Jane Fulford, Albert Chang, Deanna Young
1. Call to Order & Approval of Agenda
The meeting was called to order by the Chair at 5:34pm ET on October 1, 2024.
IT WAS MOVED by Samantha Ventresca and SECONDED by Michael Zahra that the agenda be approved as presented.
Motion passed unanimously.
E. Hill joined the meeting.
1.2 Conflict of Interest Disclosure
L. Aboud and A. Butler declared a potential conflict of interest. After discussion, the remainder of the Board agreed that such directors could remain for the discussion and abstain from any vote related thereto.
There were no further conflicts of interest declared in relation to the meeting items.
2. Director Resignation
Don Bowman’s resignation effective September 25, 2024 was received and acknowledged.
3. In camera session
The Board held an in-camera session with management present.
B. Holland, B. LeBlanc-Lapointe, J. Fulford, A. Chang and D. Young withdrew from the meeting.
4. In camera session (Directors only)
The board held an in-camera discussion.
5. Conclusion of Meeting
IT WAS MOVED by Matthew Gamble and SECONDED by Samantha Ventresca that the meeting of the Board be concluded.
Motion passed unanimously.
The Chair concluded the meeting at 7:40 pm ET.
