| Contract | Contract Value or Other Description | Approval required before Contract execution | Signing Officer |
| Agreement for live animal purchase | Approval by the University Animal Care Committee + PI if purchase is funded by a research project | University Vet/Director of Animal Care | |
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All Other Contracts not covered elsewhere in this document |
up to $500,000 |
Dean of Faculty or Associate Vice-Principal of Area |
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| up to $5,000,000 |
Vice-Principal of Area + Associate Vice-Principal Finance |
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| over $5,000,000 | Board of Trustees | Principal, jointly with Vice-Principal of Area + Associate Vice-Principal Finance | |
| Technology transfer related agreement | May include License Agreements, Intellectual Property Agreements, and Inter-institution Agreements governing Intellectual Property rights. | N/A | VicePrincipal (Research) or delegate(s) |
Note: Contracts which fall under the category "All Other Contracts not covered elsewhere in this document" may require review and/or consultation and approval by multiple parties including, but not limited to, University Counsel and Environmental Health and Safety, depending on the nature and terms of the Contract.