CN Announces Election of Directors

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CN announced the election of 11 directors at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 2, 2025. All nominated directors received strong shareholder approval, with voting percentages ranging from 98.61% to 99.81% in favor. Tracy Robinson received the highest approval rate at 99.81%, while Jo-ann dePass Olsovsky received the lowest, though still strong, approval at 98.61%. Shauneen Bruder was unanimously re-elected as board chair by the directors. Bruder brings valuable experience as a Corporate Director and former Executive Vice-President of Operations at the Royal Bank of Canada.

MONTREAL, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced that the director nominees listed in the management information circular dated March 10, 2025 (the “Information Circular”), were elected as directors of CN. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at CN’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Meeting”) on May 2, 2025 via online webcast are set out below.

Election of Directors

On a vote by ballot, each of the following 11 nominees proposed by management was elected as a director of CN:

Nominee	Votes For	% For	Votes Against	% Against
Shauneen Bruder	467,031,198	99.01%	4,673,975	0.99%
Jo-ann dePass Olsovsky	465,145,961	98.61%	6,559,711	1.39%
David Freeman	469,972,193	99.63%	1,733,487	0.37%
Denise Gray	468,307,761	99.28%	3,397,913	0.72%
Justin M. Howell	467,731,599	99.16%	3,974,077	0.84%
Susan C. Jones	470,733,139	99.79%	972,034	0.21%
Robert Knight	469,832,913	99.60%	1,872,766	0.40%
Michel Letellier	467,737,469	99.16%	3,968,206	0.84%
Margaret A. McKenzie	465,368,010	98.66%	6,337,661	1.34%
Al Monaco	469,900,500	99.62%	1,805,177	0.38%
Tracy Robinson	470,824,140	99.81%	881,535	0.19%

Shauneen Bruder was unanimously re-elected by the board of directors as board chair. Ms. Bruder is a Corporate Director and retired Executive Vice-President, Operations at the Royal Bank of Canada.

Biographical information on all directors can be found in the Information Circular, available at https://www.cn.ca/en/investors/regulatory-filings/

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the Meeting will be filed with the Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.

About CN
CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919. 

Contacts:
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FAQ

Who was elected as CN (CNI) board chair in May 2025?

Shauneen Bruder was unanimously re-elected as CN's board chair. She is a Corporate Director and retired Executive Vice-President, Operations at the Royal Bank of Canada.

How many directors were elected to CN's board in May 2025?

11 directors were elected to CN's board at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 2, 2025.

What was the highest approval percentage for a CN director in the May 2025 election?

Tracy Robinson received the highest approval rate at 99.81% of votes in favor.

What was the voting result for Tracy Robinson in CN's 2025 director election?

Tracy Robinson received 470,824,140 votes (99.81%) in favor and 881,535 votes (0.19%) against.