EXHIBIT 99.5
DELEGATION OF SIGNING AUTHORITY
ANNUAL AUDITS
REPORTS DATED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
Notes
1. This delegation becomes effective as of the date of the Auditor General’s signature except as noted in the delegation.
2. This delegation replaces all previous delegations of signing authority.
3. Where a report signatory is absent or unable to act, another qualified signatory shall by appointed by the Auditor General. Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, only the Auditor General may sign the auditor’s report on the financial statements of Canada (including the condensed financial statements).
4. The following engagement leaders have authority to sign a “consent letter” to authorize distribution of a previously signed auditor’s report to a securities regulator in relation to the following entities:
Riowen Abgrall – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Margaret Haire – Public Sector Pension Investment Board
Mary Katie Kerrigan – Export Development Canada
Heather McManaman – Farm Credit Canada
Tina Swiderski – Business Development Bank of Canada
5. Margaret Haire is delegated authority to sign a “Bring down letter”, a “Comfort Letter” and a “Consent Letter” in relation to any securities offering of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board.
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/s/ Michael Ferguson |
| Michael Ferguson, CPA, CA |
| FCPA, FCA (New Brunswick) |
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February 12, 2018 |
| Date |
