We’re shaping a sustainable future for wastewater management
About Us
Clearford Industries Inc. is the developer of the patented Small Bore Sewer ™ (SBS™), a watertight small diameter wastewater collection system that provides servicing with superior operational and environmental performance at a significantly lower cost when compared to historic gravity sewers. With the SBS™ as the enabling technology, Clearford delivers, on a global basis, turnkey, fixed-price wastewater collection, treatment, and energy generation solutions that are ideally suited for:
- Sustainability oriented regions,
- water-scarce regions,
- those with unreliable water distribution networks,
- existing communities requiring servicing, whether or not they currently have on-site sanitary disposal systems, and
- new developments seeking a greener approach to water and wastewater management.
Acting as the turn-key system integrator, Clearford partners with leading edge water treatment providers, and works with local constructors and suppliers in each country/area to deliver integrated water management solutions.
Management Team
Roderick M. (Rod) Bryden, Chairman
Rod Bryden is principle and Chairman of SC Stormont Inc., which specializes in the leadership and development of small to mid-sized Canadian businesses. Rod is also a Director and Chairman of PharmaGap Inc., and Plasco Energy Group Inc. Rod began his career as Professor of Law at the University of Saskatchewan. Moving to Ottawa, he held positions with the Government of Canada before he co-founded and became President of Systemhouse Ltd. He then founded Paperboard Industries Corporation (PIC) which became Canada’s largest manufacturer of paper from recycled fibre and paperbox packaging. In 1992, he became the principal owner of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, and Chairman and Governor of the Club. In 1996, The Palladium Corporation, owned by Rod, opened the Corel Center, the home of the Ottawa Senators. Also in 1996, Rod co-founded WorldHeart Corporation and was President and CEO of WorldHeart until 2004. Rod founded SC Stormont Inc in 2004.
Bruce Linton, President & CEO
Bruce was appointed President and CEO of Clearford Industries Inc. in August 2009. Bruce was previously Clearford’s President and CEO from January 2005 to July 2008 when, under obligations as part of the purchase by Armtec Limited Partnership of Clearford’s Brooklin Concrete Division, he entered into a consulting contract with Armtec.
Bruce is also Vice-President of SC Stormont Corporation. Prior to joining SC Stormont and Clearford, Bruce was the General Manager and Re-Founder of ComputerLand, President and Co-Founder of webHancer Corp., and worked in various capacities at CrossKeys and Newbridge Networks.
Bruce has been a Board Member at Site Brand Corp. and Clearford Industries Inc., and acted as the Treasurer and Director at the non-profit youth organization Canadian World Youth until 2009.
Bruce currently sits on the Water and Sanitation Program Council for the World Bank.
Mark Goudie, Chief Operational Officer, Executive Vice President
Mark Goudie is Vice President, Operations and Chief Financial Officer at Clearford Industries. Mark has held executive positions with companies in a variety of industry sections in including Mxi Technologies, a private software and services company specializing in maintenance management systems in the aerospace sector, World Heart Corporation (a cross boarder publicly-traded medical devices company) and the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and the Palladium Corporation. Mark is a chartered accountant and began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mark has served on a variety of public company, private company and charity Boards of Directors spanning many different sectors.
Jill Hass, Vice President Engineering, Research and Development
Jill Hass leads the Clearford R&D team in the development of the next generation of the Small Bore Sewer™ (SBS™) technology, securing research funds through NSERC, IRAP and MITAC, as well as researching broader market opportunities. Apart from her role in R&D, Jill is a Design Engineer, supporting the deployment of the core SBS™ system. Jill is a Professional Engineer licensed in Ontario and is recognized as a LEED® AP. She holds an undergraduate degree is in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Ottawa. Prior to Clearford, Jill worked in the non-profit and international non-governmental organization (NGO) sectors for over ten years, providing her with a wide breadth of practical engineering and leadership experience. Her international development work in Central and South America focused on simple infrastructure installations in underdeveloped regions with limited financial resources. In addition to her various memberships in a number of water resource and environmental organizations, Jill currently volunteers as an Executive of the Ottawa chapter of Women in Science and Engineering (WISE).
Kevin Loiselle, Executive Vice President, Global Sales
Kevin leads the Clearford global sales team and is responsible for managing and expanding the company’s global sales, corporate joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
Kevin started his career with the Coopers & Lybrand Consulting Group (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) he went on to co-founded Opinion Search Inc., which he built through rapid sales growth and a series of strategic partnerships and acquisitions. He subsequently sold the rebranded company, Decima Research, in a multi million dollar transaction to Harris Interactive, a US public company.
Kevin is a graduate of Carleton University and an avid equestrian. He sits on the board of Polo Canada and the Ottawa Valley Fox Hunt.
Board of Directors
Roderick M. (Rod) Bryden, Chairman
Rod Bryden is principle and Chairman of SC Stormont Inc., which specializes in the leadership and development of small to mid-sized Canadian businesses. Mr. Bryden is also a Director and Chairman of PharmaGap Inc., and Plasco Energy Group Inc. Mr. Bryden began his career as Professor of Law at the University of Saskatchewan. Moving to Ottawa, he held positions with the Government of Canada before he co-founded and became President of Systemhouse Ltd. He then founded Paperboard Industries Corporation (PIC) which became Canada’s largest manufacturer of paper from recycled fibre and paperbox packaging. In 1992, he became the principal owner of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, and Chairman and Governor of the Club. In 1996, The Palladium Corporation, owned by Mr. Bryden, opened the Corel Center, the home of the Ottawa Senators. Also in 1996, Mr. Bryden co-founded WorldHeart Corporation and was President and CEO of WorldHeart until 2004. Mr. Bryden founded SC Stormont Inc in 2004.
Andrew Szonyi, Chairman of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Governance Committee
Andrew Szonyi is the Executive Vice President of First Nations Equity. Recently, he was a Senior Partner/Associate with the Economic Renewal Secretariat and the Principal of Andrew J. Szonyi & Associates Inc., business consultants. He has been a key player in Native-Corporate partnerships, having recently facilitated the partnership between Zenon Environmental Inc. and Zee-Bih Resource Inc., a First Nations controlled Joint Venture. Mr. Szonyi has extensive experience as a Director of public companies, serving as Chair of Audit, Governance, Compensation and Special Committees. Dr. Szonyi earned his M.A.Sc. and Ph.D degrees in chemical engineering, and his M.B.A. from the University of Toronto where he served as Professor of Management and Engineering.
Glenn Gold
Glenn Gold is the founder, President and CEO of Lytton Financial Inc., a Toronto based investment banking boutique. He is a senior investment banker who has held leadership positions with established Canadian investment dealers. Mr. Gold is the former Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Head of Corporate Finance and Advisory (investment banking) at HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc. and Director and Co-Head of Investment Banking at Richardson Greenshields of Canada Limited. At these firms, Mr. Gold served on their respective boards of directors, executive committees and liability/underwriting approvals committees. He also served on the Board of Directors of HSBC Capital Canada Inc., a merchant bank.
In 25 years as an investment banker, Mr. Gold has worked on a wide variety of financings and advisory assignments for large and small private and public companies involved in various industries. Mr. Gold earned a B.A. (Honours English, Cum Laude) from Concordia University and an M.B.A. from the University of Western Ontario where he was on the Dean’s Honour List.
John B. Kelly
John Kelly is currently Vice President of Enable Business Advisors Inc. Previously, he was President and CEO of Clearford Industries Inc. from 2008 until 2009. Mr. Kelly was CEO of JetForm Corporation from 1995 until joining Reid Eddison Inc. in 1999, where he was a principal until 2008. From 2001 until 2007, Mr. Kelly was Chairman of NexInnovations Inc. Prior to that, he founded Why Interactive, was a founder of Computer Innovations Distribution Inc. and Nabu Network Corporation, and was also a founder of SHL Systemhouse Ltd. (since acquired by EDS). He is currently Co-Chair of the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA), Canada’s largest association representing the Canadian advanced technology industry to Government and the public. Mr. Kelly has received many honors and awards, including Master Entrepreneur of the Year, Ontario (1997), Most Respected CEO, Ottawa (1998), Civic Entrepreneur of the Year, Ottawa (1999) and Ottawa’s Business Man of the Year (2001). In November 2004, Mr. Kelly was inducted into the Canadian Information Productivity Awards (CIPA) Hall of Fame. In May 2005, he received the United Way Volunteer of the Year Award. He holds an honors B.B.A. degree in Finance (Iona College, New Rochelle, New York) an honors Law degree (University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada) and an honorary Doctorate (University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada).
Daniel Kenney
Dan Kenney is a partner with the national and international law firm of Davis & Company, based out of the Calgary office, practising exclusively in the area of securities and corporate/commercial law. Mr. Kenney has acted for a broad range of issuers whose shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange. He has served on the Board of Directors of Clearford and its Audit Committee since the fall of 2001.
Bruce Linton
Bruce Linton was appointed President and CEO of Clearford Industries Inc. in August 2009. Mr. Linton was previously Clearford’s President and CEO from January 2005 to July 2008 when, under obligations as part of the purchase by Armtec Limited Partnership of Clearford’s Brooklin Concrete Division, he entered into a consulting contract with Armtec. Mr. Linton is also Vice-President of SC Stormont Corporation. Prior to joining SC Stormont and Clearford, Bruce was the General Manager and Re-Founder of ComputerLand, President and Co-Founder of webHancer Corp., and worked in various capacities at CrossKeys and Newbridge Networks. Mr. Linton is currently a Board Member at Site Brand Corp. and Clearford Industries Inc., and is the Treasurer and Director at the non-profit youth organization Canadian World Youth.
C. Ian Ross
Ian Ross is currently a Director at PetValu Inc., Ontario Power Generation, and Comcare Canada Limited. Also Chairman of Growthworks Canadian Fund Ltd. From 1999 to present. From July 1999 until September 2003, Mr. Ross was Senior Director, Administration in the Dean’s Office at the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, with responsibility for managing the critical support functions for Canada’s leading Business School. Mr. Ross has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Toronto.
Investor Relations
Clearford Industries Inc. is traded on the CDNX (Canadian Venture Exchange) under the CLI symbol. Company info and stock quotes.
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Whistleblower – Confidential Hotline: 416-998-9384
Procedures for Receipt, Retention, and Treatment of Complaints about the Corporation’s Accounting, Internal Accounting Controls, or Auditing Matters
PURPOSE
It is the Audit Committee’s (“Committee”) responsibility to ensure that Clearford Industries Inc. (the “Corporation”) has appropriate procedures for the receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints about the Corporation’s accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters. In addition, the Audit Committee must provide for confidential, anonymous submission by the Corporation’s employees of concerns about questionable accounting or auditing matters. The procedures outlined below are intended to fulfill these responsibilities and to ensure that any such complaints and concerns are promptly and effectively addressed.
MEANING OF TERMS
“Anonymous” means of unknown authorship, and without designation that might lead to information about the authorship.
“Complaint” means any adverse information provided to the Corporation, whether in the form of a concern, a demand for remedial action, or a report of a suspected violation of law or Corporation policy, that relates to the Corporation’s accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters.
“Confidential” means authorized for access by only those persons who have a need to know. Ordinarily, a need to know arises from an obligation to investigate or to take remedial or disciplinary action.
“Confidential Designee” means a person, independent of the financial reporting function, designated by the Audit Committee to assist the Committee to address Complaints in a manner consistent with these Procedures and the role of the Committee. As designated by the Committee, the Confidential Designee shall be the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
PROCEDURES
1. Submission and Receipt of Complaints
Employees are free to bring Complaints to the attention of their supervisors, as they would any other workplace concern. The recipients of such Complaints shall forward them promptly to the Confidential Designee, The Chair of the Audit Committee.
Furthermore, to ensure that Complaints can be submitted confidentially and anonymously, the Corporation maintains a formal means by which employees may communicate Complaints by voicemail (the “Compliance Hotline”) which is only accessible by the Confidential Designee. The Compliance Hotline number is 416-998-9384.
2. Retention of Records of Complaints
Records pertaining to a Complaint are the property of the Corporation and shall be retained: in compliance with applicable laws and document retention policies; subject to safeguards that ensure their confidentiality, and, when applicable, the anonymity of the person making the Complaint; and in such a manner as to maximize their usefulness to the Corporation’s overall compliance program.
3. Treatment of Complaint
All Complaints shall be treated as confidential and shall be reviewed by the Confidential Designee, the Audit Committee Chairman, within 48 hours.
Although a person making an anonymous Complaint may be advised that maintaining anonymity could hinder an effective investigation, the anonymity of the person making the Complaint shall be maintained until the person indicates that he or she does not wish to remain anonymous. Any system established for exchanging information with a complainant shall be designed to maintain anonymity.
The Chair of the Audit Committee shall inform the Committee, in summary form or otherwise, of all Complaints received, with an initial assessment as to the appropriate treatment of each Complaint. Assessment, investigation, and evaluation of Complaints shall be conducted by, or at the direction of, the Audit Committee or the Confidential Designee. If the Committee deems it appropriate, the Committee may engage at the Corporation’s expense independent advisors, such as outside counsel and accountants unaffiliated with the Corporation’s auditor.
Following investigation and evaluation of a Complaint, the Chair of the Audit Committee shall report to the Committee on recommended disciplinary or remedial action, if any. The action determined by the Committee to be appropriate under the circumstances shall then be brought to the Board or to the appropriate members of Senior Management for authorization or implementation, respectively. If the action taken to resolve a Complaint is deemed by the Audit Committee to be material or otherwise appropriate for inclusion in the minutes of the meetings of the Committee, it shall be so noted in the minutes.
Any effort to retaliate against any person making a Complaint in good faith is strictly prohibited and shall be reported immediately to the Chair of the Audit Committee.
