Audit Committee Charter – January 2024

The Audit Committee is responsible for:

• monitoring the company's systems and procedures for financial reporting and internal controls;
• reviewing all public disclosure documents and monitoring the performance of the company's external and internal auditors;
• reviewing the company's quarterly and annual financial statements and management's financial analysis and review of operations prior to approval by the full board of directors and release to the public;
• compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
• recommending to board the firm of chartered accountants to be nominated for appointment as the company's external auditor; and
• approving the assignment of any permitted non-audit work to be performed by the external auditor.