Statutory and standing committees support the work of the College Council. The committees are made up of elected pharmacists, publicly-appointed members from Council and appointed non-council 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.
Council Members:
- Regis Vaillancourt (Chair Acc.)
- Elnora Magboo
- Kyro Maseh
- Joan A. Pajunen
- Goran Petrovic (Chair, DPP)
- Rachelle Rocha
- Joy Sommerfreund
- Gene Szabo
Non-Council Members:
- Sameh Bolos
- 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.
Council Members:
- Christine Henderson (Chair)
- Kathy Al-Zand
- David Breukelman
- Billy Cheung
- Nadia Facca
- Azeem Khan
- Tom Kontio
- Sylvia Moustacalis
- James Morrison
- Tracey Phillips
- Ruth-Ann Plaxton
- Sony Poulose
- Karen Riley
- Leigh Smith
- Dan Stapleton
- Doug Stewart
- Laura Wyeland
Non- Council Members:
- Chris Aljawhiri
- Jennifer Antunes
- Susan Blanchard
- Fel dePadua
- Dina Dichek
- Jim Gay
- Jillian Grocholsky
- Jane Hilliard
- Katherine Lee
- Chris Leung
- Beth Li
- Doris Nessim
- Don Organ
- Jeannette Schindler
- Connie Sellors
- David Windross
Staff Resource:
- Anne Resnick
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee deals with matters requiring immediate attention between Council meetings, has a significant co-ordination function, and receives and studies reports from committees before forwarding them to Council for action.
Council Members:
- Laura Weyland – President & Chair
- Regis Vaillancourt – Past President
- Doug Stewart – Vice President
- Kathy Al-Zand
- Billy Cheung
- Christine Henderson
- Sylvia Moustacalis
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.
Council Members:
- Karen Riley (Chair)
- Kathy Al-Zand
- David Breukelman
- James Morrison
Non-Council Members:
- Adrian Leung
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.
Council Members:
- Rachelle Rocha (Chair)
- Kathy Al-Zand
- David Breukelman
- Billy Cheung
- Lisa Dolovich
- Mike Hannalah
- Azeem Khan
- Tom Kontio
- Elnora Magboo
- James Morrison
- Sylvia Moustacalis
- Joan A. Pajunen
- Goran Petrovic
- Sony Poulose
- Leigh Smith
- Dan Stapleton
- Joy Sommerfreund
Non-Council Members:
- Elaine Akers
- Sajjad Giby
- Frank Hack
- Bonnie Hauser
- Wassim Houneini
- Mary Joy
- Rachel Koehler
- Elizabeth Kozyra
- Chris Leung
- Jon MacDonald
- Dean Miller
- Vyom Panditpautra
- Aska Patel
- Chintan Patel
- Saheed Rashid
- Dan Stringer
- Frank Tee
- Tracy Wiersema
Staff Resource:
- Katryna Spadafore
Patient Relations Committee
The Patient Relations Committee advises Council 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.
Council Members:
- Kathy Al-Zand (Chair)
- Azeem Khan
- Kyro Maseh
- Sylvia Moustacalis
- Karen Riley
Non-Council Members:
- Kshitij Mistry
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.
Council Members:
- Tracey Phillips (Chair)
- Nadia Facca
- Elnora Magboo
- Joan A. Pajunen
- Ruth-Ann Plaxton
- Leigh Smith
Non-Council Members:
- Shelley Dorazio
- Sarosh Tamboli
- Mardi Teeple
Staff Resource:
- Susan James
Registration Committee
The Registration Committee provides guidance to Council on matters concerning registration, examinations and in-service training required prior to registration.
Council Members:
- David Breukelman
- Mike Hannalah
- Esmail Merani
- Sylvia Moustacalis
Non-Council Members:
- Tammy Cassin
- Edward Odumodu
- Deep Patel (Chair)
Dean:
- Dave Edwards
Ontario Pharm Tech Program Rep:
- Sharon Lee
Staff Resource:
- Sandra Winkelbauer
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.
Council Members:
- Regis Vaillancourt (Chair Acc.)
- Elnora Magboo
- Kyro Maseh
- Joan A. Pajunen
- Goran Petrovic (Chair, DPP)
- Rachelle Rocha
- Joy Sommerfreund
- Gene Szabo
Non-Council Members:
- Sameh Bolos
- Tracy Wiersema
- Ali Zohouri
Staff Resource:
- Katryna Spadafore
Elections Committee
The Elections Committee compiles a proposed slate of Committee members for Council consideration, works with Council members to seek candidates for the offices of President and Vice-President, and recommends to Council, through the Executive Committee, changes to applicable statutes, regulations, by-Laws, policies and practices. It also works to resolve any disputes of registrants that are running for Election to Council.
Elected Members:
- Laura Weyland
- Regis Vaillancourt
- Dan Stapleton
Staff Resource:
- Nancy Lum-Wilson
Finance & Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee oversees the financial and physical assets of the College. It sets and recommends to Council the annual operating and capital budget.
Council Members:
- Dan Stapleton (Chair)
- Esmail Merani
- Doug Stewart
- Regis Vaillancourt
Staff Resource:
- Connie Campbell
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