Purpose and Scope

This Policy is intended to set out a framework to promote diversity on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and within the organization of Topaz Energy Corp. ("Topaz" or the "Corporation").

Policy Statement

The Board recognizes that diversity amongst its directors will support balanced decision and debate which, in turn, will enhance decision making by the Board by utilizing the difference in perspective of the members of the Board.

The Governance, Compensation & Sustainability Committee of the Board (“GCS Committee”) Mandate includes recommending director candidates for election to the Board and annually evaluating the overall performance of the Board.  In reviewing the composition of the Board, the GCS Committee will consider the benefits of diversity in order to maintain an optimum mix of skill, knowledge and experience on the Board.

The selection of candidates for appointment to the Board and across the Corporation’s executive team will be based on merit. Within that overriding emphasis on merit, the GCS Committee shall seek to fill Board vacancies and executive officer positions by considering candidates that bring a diversity of background and industry or related expertise and experience to Topaz. The GCS Committee’s considerations shall include achieving an appropriate level of diversity having regard to factors such as skills, business and other experience, education, race, gender, nationality, age, ethnicity language, geographic location or other status deemed relevant. Women candidates for director will be included in the evergreen list of potential Board nominees.

The Board and the Corporation are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive culture across the organization, including at the executive level, by promoting equality of opportunity. The Board will encourage and support the Corporation in its efforts, including seeking external independent advisory services as appropriate, to foster a collaborative and innovative workforce.

Objectives and Targets

In support of the objectives described in this Policy, the Board will seek to achieve a target of at least 30% representation by women on the Board and its executive team by no later than the end of 2023.  The achievement of this objective will be monitored and reported on by the GCS Committee as described below.

Monitoring and Reporting

The GCS Committee is responsible for monitoring compliance with the Policy and for reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of the Policy in promoting diversity to the Board and executive team on an annual basis. To measure the effectiveness of this Policy, the GCS Committee will, among other things:

1.    review the number of women considered or brought forward for both Board and executive officer positions;

2.    take into account the skills, knowledge, experience and character of any such women candidates; and

3.    ensure that women candidates are being fairly considered relative to other candidates.

On an annual basis, the GCS Committee will measure the diversity on the Board and its executive team and report to the Board with respect to the Corporation’s annual and cumulative progress in achieving the objectives of the Policy.

The Governance Committee will review this Policy from time to time as necessary and make recommendations on any required changes to the Board for consideration and approval.

April 2022