Council Highlights for March 6, 2025

  • Guest Dr. Barbara Fallon presented to Council on her research from two studies: the First Nations Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (2019), a national study on child welfare investigations across Canada, and the Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (2018), a similar study conducted at the provincial level. Both studies focus on the incidence of reported child maltreatment and explore the characteristics of the children and families involved in child welfare investigations.
  • Sanjay Govindaraj, Council Chair, provided his report to Council.
  • Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: the College’s upcoming Annual Meeting and Education Day; renewals and registrant-base data; upcoming Council elections in Electoral Districts 1, 2 and 5; and continued outreach efforts and engagement.
  • Council reviewed the Statement of Financial Position as of December 2024.
  • Council reviewed the Statement of Operations for December 2024.
  • Council reviewed the College’s Risk Register and Key Performance Indicators.
  • Council reviewed and discussed the ongoing modernization of College bylaws, including key themes and recommendations with guest John Wilkinson from WeirFoulds LLP.
  • Council received an update on the implementation of vulnerable sector check requirement as part of registration beginning in the fall 2025.
  • Council received an update on the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative.
  • Council received an update on the College’s governance management software, BoardEffect.
  • Council reviewed and approved the College’s new Fixed Assets Policy.
  • Council approved that Dana Herriot, RSSW, be appointed as a member of the Executive Committee, to hold office for the remainder of this term (September 2025).
  • Reports were received from the following statutory committees: Executive; Complaints; Discipline; and Fitness to Practise.
  • The Chair of the Registration Appeals Committee reported on its work and the unique mandate of the committee.
  • Council reviewed the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s report and confirmed their support of the committee’s work.
  • Reports were received from the following non-statutory committees: Standards of Practice; Election; Nominating; Finance and Audit; and Governance.