SASKENERGY 2018-19 ANNUAL REPORT
SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS As a Crown corporation, SaskEnergy complies with the communications requirements set by the shareholder and by statute, in accordance with the Board-approved external communications policy. Through the Board Chair, the Board is accountable to the Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy. The Minister functions as a communications liaison among the Corporation, CIC, Cabinet, the Provincial Legislature and the public. SaskEnergy fully complies with its statutory obligations for approval and disclosure of information. These responsibilities include: • Annual approval of the Corporation’s business/ performance management plan, including capital expenditures through its shareholder, CIC. • Annual disclosure through Crown and Central Agencies, a public legislative committee of government, of all payments of greater than $50,000 to employees and suppliers, and of all grants, donations and sponsorships greater than $5,000. • Appearances before public committees of the legislature, including Crown and Central Agencies, by senior executive to answer questions relating to the business of the Corporation in preceding years. • Compliance with public requests for information, balancing the interests of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. SaskEnergy also works cooperatively with CIC, the office of the Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy and Executive Council Communications to generate dialogue, understanding and support for corporate initiatives that affect stakeholders. These communications tools include briefing notes, face- to-face meetings and other information packages to ensure elected officials are able to represent the Corporation in the public and through the media, by speaking knowledgably on issues regarding the business operations of SaskEnergy. The Corporation is also expected to respond expediently to correspondence and case work submitted by the office of the Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy.
PROJECT-BASED COMMUNICATIONS SaskEnergy’s distribution, transmission and storage projects can impact the communities in which they are occurring. In addition to fully complying with all legal and regulatory considerations, SaskEnergy will typically hold consultations with affected stakeholders in areas where projects are of greater scope or longer duration. Such communications initiatives include public open houses and meetings with local municipal councils, First Nations representatives and other stakeholders. These initiatives allow company officials to explain the environmental impacts of proposed activities, including proposed mitigation plans. They also provide opportunities to enhance general understanding of the projects economic benefits and of natural gas as a heating source. Because Saskatchewan has approximately 75 First Nations Bands and 11 Métis Regions, a dedicated Indigenous Engagement group exists to better foster consultation, dialogue and relations.
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