1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS EfficiencyOne ("the Corporation") was incorporated in July 2014 under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. Under Section 79C of the Public Utilities Act, the Corporation, as the franchise holder, has the excl...
AI summary EfficiencyOne, a not-for-profit corporation, was established under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and operates under the Public Utilities Act. It manages demand-side management programs and maintains separate funds for operations, including the DSM Fund, PNS Fund, and Other Business Fund. The Corporation follows specific accounting policies, including revenue deferral and fund accounting.
b) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk of being unable to meet cash requirements or fund obligations as they come due. It stems from the possibility of a delay in realizing the fair value of investments. The Corporation manages its l...
AI summary The document discusses liquidity risk, which is the risk of being unable to meet cash requirements. The Corporation manages this risk by monitoring cash flows and holding liquid assets. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are typically paid within 90 days, with some exceptions based on contract terms. The Corporation is also exposed to market risks, including interest rate risk, though short-term deposits are not significantly affected by interest rate fluctuations.