As stated in the IDRC Act, the president of IDRC is responsible for the running of the day-to-day operations and is accountable on the running of the centre and its financial system as well as its operational system. Therefore, I am the public officer, VC of the organization, and I represent the organization on these matters. The chair is chair of the board of governors, but by the IDRC Act of 1970, I am the one who has the authority to speak at the committee.
On December 13th, 2016. See this statement in context.