CPAB Announces Board Changes

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Article contentTORONTO, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB), Canada’s public company audit regulator, today announced changes to its Board of Directors, including a new appointment and the retirement of a long-serving director.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentCPAB recently welcomed Charlene Ripley, who was appointed to the Board effective March 13, 2026. Ms. Ripley is a Vancouver-based lawyer and experienced public company executive and corporate director. She currently serves on the Human Resources Committee and is Chair of the Governance and Sustainability Committee at Keyera Corp. Her appointment reflects CPAB’s continued focus on strong governance and diverse expertise on its board.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle content“As Canada’s independent audit regulator, CPAB plays a critical role in contributing to public confidence in the integrity of financial reporting,” said Richard Payette, Chair of CPAB’s Board of Directors. “Charlene brings valuable experience and perspective to the board, and we are pleased to welcome her as CPAB continues to advance audit quality in the public interest.”Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentCPAB also thanks Julie Dickson, O.C., a recipient of the Order of Canada, who retired from the Board effective April 2, 2026, following nine years of service. Since joining the board in 2017, Ms. Dickson has brought deep regulatory expertise, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to the public interest, including through her work on CPAB’s Risk and Audit Committee. A former Superintendent of Financial Institutions of Canada, she has held senior roles with leading domestic and international regulatory bodies.Article content“Julie has been a deeply respected member of our board,” said Mr. Payette. “Her judgment, integrity, and commitment to the public interest made a lasting contribution to CPAB’s work.”Article contentArticle contentCPAB’s Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the organization’s mandate to contribute to public confidence in the integrity of financial reporting of reporting issuers in Canada. Board members are appointed by the Council of Governors and bring a diverse range of experience in regulation, governance, finance, and public policy.Article contentAbout CPABThe Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) is Canada’s independent, public company audit regulator. Charged with overseeing audits performed by registered public accounting firms, CPAB contributes to public confidence in the integrity of financial reporting and is committed to protecting Canada’s investing public. CPAB promotes audit quality through proactive regulation, robust audit assessments, dialogue with domestic and international stakeholders, and practicable insights to inform capital market participants and contributes to public confidence in the integrity of financial reporting. CPAB has offices in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.Article contentFor more information:Canadian Public Accountability Boardmedia.relations@cpab-ccrc.caArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentTrending Posthaste: Canadian dollar is being dumped from FX reserves at a record pace. What's going on? News Why timing the bottom of Canada's roller-coaster real estate market may be harder than you think Real Estate Subscriber only. 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