At Enbridge, corporate governance means ensuring that a comprehensive system of stewardship and accountability is in place and functioning among Directors, management and employees of the Company.

Enbridge is committed to the principles of good governance, and the Company employs a variety of policies, programs and practices to manage corporate governance and ensure compliance.

A few highlights of Enbridge's approach to corporate governance include:

A majority of Directors are independent.
Every employee and Director is required to certify compliance with the Company's Statement on Business Conduct.
Directors are committed to owning shares and/or deferred stock units equivalent to two times their annual retainer.
In 2007, Directors' attendance at 30 Board and Committee meetings averaged more than 97%.
The Governance Committee has a process to propose nominee Directors and assess Directors on an ongoing basis.
Committees of the Board and individual Directors can engage outside advisors at the Company's expense.

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