The Investment Committee is a Standing Committee of the Senate that makes recommendations to Senate on the University's investment strategy and monitors the University's investment portfolio.

The Senate Charter gives the Senate responsibility, among other things, for facilitating and assisting with the resourcing of the University, and for working in partnership with the Vice-Chancellor to ensure the fiscal viability of the institution.

The Investment Committee assists in this task by making recommendations to Senate on the University's investment strategy and monitors the University's investment portfolio.