Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Boards Regulatory Rules" in M12451

Matter: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - 2026 General Rate Application (GRA)
23 passages 6 documents

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N-142026-2027 GRA OP 01-15 - Redacted 7 passages
Appointments p. p. 1
Appointments Effective February 11, 2025, Dan Muldoon joined the NSPI Board of Directors. Mr. Muldoon retired as the Executive Vice President, Project Development and Operations Support at Emera in 2025.

AI summary Dan Muldoon joined the NSPI Board of Directors on February 11, 2025, following his retirement from Emera in 2025 as Executive Vice President, Project Development and Operations Support.

Key initiatives p. p. 65
Key initiatives - Risk oversight, including material ESG risks, at the Emera and operating company boards - Annual Board effectiveness evaluation - Commitments at Emera and operating company boards to diversity and inclusion - Annual say-o...

AI summary The document outlines key initiatives related to risk oversight, diversity and inclusion commitments, and corporate governance at Emera and its operating companies. It highlights the percentage of women and underrepresented groups on the boards, as well as shareholder support for pay decisions.

Majority Voting for Election of Directors p. p. 176
Majority Voting for Election of Directors The confidence of shareholders in the actions of the Board and management is important. In order to provide a mechanism for shareholders to express that confidence in each Director and in complianc...

AI summary The Board has adopted a Majority Voting Policy for Directors to allow shareholders to express confidence in each Director, in compliance with Subsection 461.3 of the TSX Company Manual.

Board Renewal p. p. 182
Board Renewal The Board oversees processes for renewal of the Board, which balance many factors, and have as their ultimate objective the fulfilment of the fundamental responsibility of the Board to provide stewardship and good governance...

AI summary The Board is responsible for its own renewal, ensuring good governance and stewardship for the Company. The process includes a robust director recruitment process, regular assessment of the Board's skills, and annual performance evaluations of the Board, its Committees, and individual members.

By comparison, the average age and average tenure of Directors in prior years was as follows: p. p. 186
By comparison, the average age and average tenure of Directors in prior years was as follows: Renewal principle 2022 2023 2024 2025 Average age 64.07 years 64.23 years 64.92 years 64.42 years Average tenure 6.26 years 6.80 years 6.19 years...

AI summary The document provides a comparison of the average age and tenure of directors over the years 2022 to 2025 and outlines the NCGC's recommendation to the Board of Directors regarding the 12 nominated directors, emphasizing the appropriate size of the board for fulfilling its mandate.

Orientation of Directors p. p. 189
Orientation of Directors New Directors receive an in-depth orientation to the role of the Board, its Committees and Directors, and to the nature and operation of the Company's business, including its executive leaders, business, strategy,...

AI summary New Directors undergo a comprehensive orientation program to understand the Board's role, governance practices, and the Company's operations. The program includes training materials and sessions attended by senior executives and the Board Chair to ensure Directors are well-prepared for their responsibilities.

LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESSION p. p. 40
LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESSION The Board shall oversee policies and practices to enable the Company to attract, develop and retain the human resources required by the Company to meet its business objectives. The Board shall appoint executive of...

AI summary The Board is responsible for overseeing leadership and succession planning, including appointing executive officers, setting performance expectations, evaluating performance, approving compensation, and managing succession planning for key executive positions.

N-58DM Pay Plan 1 passage
Interpretation and construction of Act and powers of Board
Interpretation and construction of Act and powers of Board - 116 (1) This Act shall be interpreted and construed liberally in order to accomplish the purposes thereof, and where any specific power or authority is given the Board by the pro...

AI summary The Act mandates that it be interpreted and construed liberally to achieve its purposes. It grants the Board additional implied and incidental powers necessary to carry out its specified powers. Substantial compliance with the Act is sufficient for the Board's rules, orders, acts, and regulations to be valid.

N-84Response to Undertaking U-17 11 passages
Section 177
ng Canada 118 Personnes quittant le Canada 119 Authorization to proceed without delay 119 Recouvrement compromis DIVISION Q SECTION Q Evidence and Procedure Procédure et preuve 120 Service 120 Signification 121 Timing of receipt 121 Date d...

AI summary The text outlines procedural and regulatory elements related to evidence, service, timing, and regulations. It includes sections on proof of service by mail, the incorporation of regulations, and the nature of certificates and registrations. These provisions are part of a broader regulatory framework.

Section 208
toute autre forme, à l’exception des sommes et montants suivants : (2) The portion of subsection 13(7.1) of the Act be- (2) Le passage du paragraphe 13(7.1) de la même fore paragraph (a), as enacted by subsection (1), loi précédant l’aliné...

AI summary This text references a legal provision, specifically subsection 13(7.1) of an Act, and discusses its replacement by a new provision. It is part of a regulatory or legislative amendment process.

Section 1374
Part 211.92 (1) Les définitions qui suivent s’appliquent à la and in section 127.44. présente partie et à l’article 127.44.

AI summary The text provides a legal definition section from a regulatory proceeding document, referencing specific articles and sections applicable to the current part and article 127.44.

Section 1466
ions as the à 167 et la section J de la partie I s’appliquent alors, avec circumstances require. les adaptations nécessaires. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) apply in respect of (3) Les paragraphes (1) et (2) s’appliquent relati- payments aris...

AI summary This text outlines amendments to section 237.3 of the Act, specifically adding provisions after subsection (12), which apply to payments made on or after July 1, 2022. The language includes both English and French versions of the amendment.

Section 2183
et la Loi sur la taxe sur les services numériques ont été versés ou payés, (2) Subsection (1) comes into force on the same (2) Le paragraphe (1) entre en vigueur à la date day as subsection 96(1) of this Act. d’entrée en vigueur du paragra...

AI summary This text outlines a legal provision where subsection (1) comes into force on the same day as subsection 96(1) of the Act. It also replaces section 263.02 of the Act with new wording.

Section 2390
Act is replaced by the (2) Le paragraphe 139(2) de la même loi est rem- following: placé par ce qui suit : Participation by electronic means Participation aux assemblées par moyen de communication électronique (2) Unless the by-laws provid...

AI summary The text outlines a provision allowing shareholders to participate in meetings electronically, provided the company makes such facilities available. This replaces an existing clause in the legislation.

Section 2403
B Virtual Meetings SOUS-SECTION B Assemblées virtuelles Sections 191-193 Articles 191-193 Voting while participating electronically Vote en cas de participation par moyen de communication électronique (4) Unless the by-laws provide otherwi...

AI summary The text outlines provisions for electronic voting in shareholder meetings and amends a subsection of the Insurance Companies Act in French. It discusses the legal framework for voting via telephonic or electronic means and updates a regulatory provision.

Section 2492
the Act is replaced by the fol- 224 L’article 21 de la même loi est remplacé par lowing: ce qui suit : Other committees Autres comités 21 The Board may, subject to the regulations, establish 21 Le conseil peut, sous réserve des règlements,...

AI summary The text outlines amendments to the legislation regarding the establishment of committees and the creation of a Stakeholder Advisory Council, which will be independent of the Association and its members, appointed by the Board in consultation with the Minister.

Section 2608
ng after subsection (7.1): adjonction, après le paragraphe (7.1), de ce qui suit : Granting leave — section 90.1 Rejet de la demande : article 90.1 (7.2) The Tribunal is not to consider an application for (7.2) Le Tribunal ne peut être sai...

AI summary This text discusses the modification of legal provisions related to granting leave under section 90.1, specifying that the Tribunal is not to consider applications relating to agreements with valid and registered certificates. It also outlines a replacement for subsection 103.1(8) of the Act.

Section 2916
led. (3) Le paragraphe 462.33(7) de la même loi est abrogé. 312 (1) Paragraph 487.018(1)(a) of the Act is re- 312 (1) L’alinéa 487.018(1)a) de la même loi est placed by the following: remplacé par ce qui suit : (a) the account number of a...

AI summary This text discusses the amendment of specific sections of a legal act, including the replacement of paragraph 487.018(1)(a) and the modification of the portion of subsection 487.018(2) preceding paragraph (b). It includes details about account numbers and identifiers associated with digital assets.

Section 2925
6 (1) Le conseil d’administration de l’Office se compose tors, including the Chairperson. de treize administrateurs, dont le président. (2) Subsection 6(2) of the Act is amended by (2) Le paragraphe 6(2) de la même loi est modifié adding t...

AI summary The document outlines amendments to the Act, specifically modifying subsection 6(2) and section 9. It adds provisions related to advisory committee members under various pension acts and introduces new subsections under section 9.

99466Hearing Order 1 passage
The Board orders that:
The Board orders that: - 1. The public hearing for this matter will start on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 9:00 am, at the Offices of the Board, Summit Place, 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and continue until Fr...

AI summary The Board has ordered a public hearing starting January 7, 2026, in Halifax, with specific dates and procedures outlined, including a timeline for filings, interventions, and the application of the Board's Regulatory Rules.

99704Amended Hearing Order 1 passage
The Board orders that:
The Board orders that: - 1. The public hearing for this matter will start on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 9:00 am , at the Offices of the Board, Summit Place, 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia , and continue until...

AI summary The Board sets a public hearing from January 7-16, 2026, in Halifax, with specific deadlines for interventions, speaking requests, and evidence submissions. The proceeding follows the Board's Regulatory Rules, including a 2:00 pm filing deadline. Notices will be published in local media and posted online.

20260109-1Hearing Transcript — 01/09/2026 (Pecurica, Willett, WIlliams, Flemming, MacIntosh) 2 passages
Section 34
or to the Application being filed with the Clerk's 17 Office, and in that situation, should the Board give it 18 different weighing to a Settlement Agreement, from the 19 company's perspective? 1 A. (Williams) Sorry, Mr. Mahody, 2 could yo...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the treatment of a Settlement Agreement filed before the formal application process, questioning whether it should be weighed differently by the Board compared to agreements reached after a full record is established.

1 terms of being able to move forward with an Application to 2 the Board, it's just as you had indicated, the 3 regulations. Obviously, then, there would need to be an 4 Application, as we've indicated to the Board, for what's 5 referred t...

AI summary The text discusses the regulatory process for moving forward with securitization, highlighting the need for an application to the Board once regulations are in place. It also references Exhibit N-33 and mentions Grant Thornton as one of the Board counsel consultants.

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