Statutory and standing committees support the work of the College Board. The committees are made up of elected pharmacists, publicly-appointed members from the Board and appointed non-board committee members.
Committees
Statutory Committees are required through legislation:
Accreditation Committee
The Accreditation Committee considers matters relating to the operation of community pharmacies in Ontario. These matters include operational requirements, ownership, supervision and the distribution of drugs in the pharmacy. The Committee also reviews issues relating to pharmacy assessments conducted by College practice advisors where the pharmacy has failed to comply with the requirements.
Elected Members:
- Regis Vaillancourt (Chair)
- Goran Petrovic
Public Members:
- Elnora Magboo
- Gene Szabo
Non-Council Members:
- Sameh Bolos
- Nadia Filippetto
- Chintan Patel
- Tracy Wiersema
- Ali Zohouri
Staff Resource: Katryna Spadafore
Discipline Committee
Panels of the Discipline Committee hear allegations of professional or proprietary misconduct. Upon making a finding of professional or proprietary misconduct the panel has the authority to revoke, suspend, reprimand, fine or impose terms or restrictions on a practitioner’s practice.
Elected Members:
- Connie Beck
- Billy Cheung
- Nadia Facca
- Tom Kontio
- Kyro Maseh
- James Morrison
- Karen Riley
- Mark Scanlon
- Siva Sivapalan
- Leigh Smith
- Laura Weyland
Public Members:
- Christine Henderson (Chair)
- Stephen Adams
- David Breukelman
- Tammy Cotie
- Azeem Khan
- Devinder Walia
- Rick Webster
Non- Council Members:
- Chris Aljawhiri
- Jennifer Antunes
- Ramy Banoob
- Susan Blanchard
- Dina Dichek
- Jasmyn Gill
- Simmar Grewal
- Jillian Grocholsky
- Saliman Joyian
- Katherine Lee
- Chris Leung
- Beth Li
- Sony Polouse
- Jeannette Schindler
- Connie Sellors
- David Windross
- Cathy Xu
Staff Resource: Angela Bates
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee deals with matters requiring immediate attention between Board meetings, has a significant co-ordination function, and receives and studies reports from committees before forwarding them to the Board for action.
Elected Members:
- Laura Weyland (Chair)
- Regis Vaillancourt
- Billy Cheung
- James Morrison
Public Members:
- Christine Henderson
- David Breukelman
- Gene Szabo
Staff Resource: Nancy Lum-Wilson
Fitness to Practise Committee
The Fitness to Practise Committee considers incapacity matters referred by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee.
Elected Members:
- Karen Riley
- James Morrison (Chair)
Public Members:
- Azeem Khan
- Devinder Walia
Non-Council Members:
- Dina Dichek
- Adrian Leung
- Fatema Salem
- Jeannette Schindler
Staff Resource: Genevieve Plummer
Inquiries, Complaints & Reports Committee
The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) oversees all investigations into a practitioner’s conduct, competence and capacity (this includes pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students or interns). The Committee oversees all complaint investigations, Registrar’s investigations and health inquiries. Meeting in small groups or panels, they consider the facts of each case, review submissions from both the complainant and practitioner, and make reasonable efforts to consider the records and documents related to the case.
Elected Members:
- Rachelle Rocha (Chair)
- Connie Beck
- Lisa Dolovich
- Mike Hannalah
- Tom Kontio
- James Morrison
- Goran Petrovic
- Siva Sivapalan
- Leigh Smith
- Karen Riley
Public Members:
- Stephen Adams
- David Breukelman
- Tammy Cotie
- Azeem Khan
- Elnora Magboo
- Gene Szabo
- Devinder Walia
- Rick Webster
Non-Council Members:
- Elaine Akers
- Sameh Bolos
- Tanisha Campbell
- Nadia Filippetto
- Sajjad Giby
- Frank Hack
- Bonnie Hauser
- Wassim Houneini
- Mary Joy
- Rachel Koehler
- Elizabeth Kozyra
- Chris Leung
- Jon MacDonald
- Kristen Madsen
- Dean Miller
- Vyom Panditpautra
- Aska Patel
- Chintan Patel
- Meena Patel
- Sony Poulose
- Saheed Rashid
- Dan Stringer
- Frank Tee
- Tracy Wiersema
- Lisa-Kaye Williams
- Amanda Vernooy
- Ali Zohouri
Staff Resource: Katryna Spadafore
Patient Relations Committee
The Patient Relations Committee advises the Board regarding the patient relations program, which enhances relations between practitioners and patients. It also deals with preventing and handling matters relating to sexual abuse of patients by practitioners.
Elected Members:
- Nadia Facca
- Connie Beck
Public Members:
- Azeem Khan
Non-Council Members:
- Kshitij Mistry
- Adam Silvertown
Staff Resource: Todd Leach
Quality Assurance Committee
The Quality Assurance Committee develops and maintains the Quality Assurance program, which includes a two-part register, continuing education, minimum practice requirements and a practice review process. It supports continued competence and encourages continuing professional development of practitioners.
Elected Members:
- Tracey Phillips
- Karen Riley (Chair)
- Leigh Smith
Public Members:
- Christine Henderson
- Elnora Magboo
Non-Council Members:
- Shelley Dorazio
- Eric Kam
- Sarosh Tamboli
- Mardi Teeple
Staff Resource: Susan James
Registration Committee
The Registration Committee provides guidance to the Board on matters concerning registration, examinations and in-service training required prior to registration.
Elected Members:
- Mike Hannalah
- Mark Scanlon (Chair)
Public Members:
- Christine Henderson
- Rick Webster
Non-Council Members:
- Tammy Cassin
- Jane Hilliard
- Edward Odumodu
Dean:
- Dave Edwards
Ontario Pharm Tech Program Rep:
- Angela Roach
Staff Resource: Sandra Winkelbauer
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee determines the competencies the Board will be seeking in the coming election and implements the succession strategy for Chair and Vice Chair and Executive Committee positions. The Committee also recommends the slate of appointees for the Board’s consideration and oversees orientation, training and evaluation of the Directors and Board.
Elected Members:
- Billy Cheung (Chair)
- James Morrison
- Connie Beck
Public Member:
- David Breukelman
Staff Resource: Connie Campbell
Screening Committee
The Screening Committee administers the process for screening applicants to be qualified as candidates for the Board. Reviews applications and recommend applicants to be appointed as Professional Committee Appointees or Lay Committee Appointees.
Elected Members:
- Billy Cheung
- Nadia Facca
Public Member:
- Gene Szabo
Lay Committee Appointees
- David Collie
- Megan Sloan
Staff Resource: Sarah MacDougall
Standing Committees are created by Council through by-laws:
Drug Preparation Premises Committee
The Drug Preparation Premises Committee considers all matters relating to the operation of drug preparation premises (DPPs) in Ontario.
Elected Members:
- Regis Vaillancourt (Chair)
- Goran Petrovic
Public Members:
- Elnora Magboo
- Gene Szabo
Non-Council Members:
- Sameh Bolos
- Nadia Filippetto
- Chintan Patel
- Tracy Wiersema
- Ali Zohouri
Staff Resource:
- Katryna Spadafore
Finance & Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee oversees the financial and physical assets of the College. It sets and recommends to the Board the annual operating and capital budget.
Elected Members:
- Billy Cheung (Chair)
- Regis Vaillancourt
- Tom Kontio
Public Members:
- David Breukelman
Staff Resource: Connie Campbell
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