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Canada’s Premier Event in Professional Regulation

Ottawa, Ontario

October 7–9, 2024

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Welcome to cnar 2024!
(SOLD OUT)

Please note, CNAR 2024’s In-Person Conference is now SOLD OUT.** You may still purchase tickets to the Virtual Conference and In-Person October 7th Pre-Conference Workshops. Registration for all events will close on September 23rd, 2024.

**If you are a sponsor and have not yet redeemed your complimentary Conference tickets, please click the REGISTER button and select Special Ticketing from the drop-down menu to complete your registration.

Late Registration Pricing

  • Member (per person): $1,075
  • Non-Member In Person: $1,300
  • Organizational Package Members (up to 10 people from one organization): $9,675
  • Organizational Package Non-Members (up to 10 people from one organization): $11,700

Host Venue

The Westin Ottawa 

11 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4
Conference room block is sold out. Please check for cancellations at +1 613.560.7000 

Due to extremely high demand, CNAR has secured an overflow contract with Novotel City Centre (just a short walk from our host venue, The Westin) for a reduced rate of $259/night. 

Novotel City Centre ($259/night)

33 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 9M7, CANADA
Phone: 613-230-3033
Fax: 613-760-4767

The following downtown Ottawa hotel alternatives (rates listed as of May 30th, 2024 and subject to change):

Courtyard in Byward Market ($293/night)
350, rue Dalhousie, Ottawa, CA K1N 7E9
+1 613 241 1000

Lord Elgin ($293/$371/night)
100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, CA K1P 5K8
1-800-267-4298

Delta ($365/night)
101 Lyon St N, Ottawa, CA K1R 5T9
+1 613 237 3600

Sheraton Ottawa Hotel ($369/night)
150 Albert Street, Ottawa, CA K1P 5G2
+1 613 238 1500

Marriott ($389/night)
100 Kent St, Enter on your left from Kent Street, Ottawa, CA K1P 5R7
+1 613 238 1122

Fairmont Chateau Laurier ($435/night)
1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, CA K1N 8S7
+1 866 540 4410

Note: After August 16, 2024 partial refunds will be processed. On or after September 10, 2024 refunds will not be processed, without exception. Questions about CNAR 2024? Please contact AskCNAR@cnar-rcor.ca.
Program subject to change.

Why Attend CNAR 2024?

Timely, Canadian-specific content, relevant across regulatory professions

Over 30 sessions of available content, representing regulatory bodies nationwide

Engaging, interactive networking opportunities

Inspirational keynote speaker

Opportunities to interact with fellow attendees and speakers through breakout sessions & live Q&As

Opportunity to learn about the most up-to-date service offerings from valued sponsors

REGULAR Pricing Until SEPTEMBER 16th!

All times in Eastern Time.

PROGRAM At-a-glance

Program subject to change

Day #1 – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024

Time: 7:00 AM – 8:50 AM 

Registration / Breakfast / Exhibition

Time: 8:50 AM – 9:00 AM  

opening remarks

Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM   

DR. ROBERTA BONDAR

KEYNOTE: DR. ROBERTA BONDAR

Canada's First Female Astronaut & The World’s First Neurologist in Space

Dr. Roberta Bondar is globally recognized for her pioneering contributions to space medicine research, fine art photography and environment education. Aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery mission STS-42 in 1992, Dr. Bondar conducted experiments for 18 countries in the first International Microgravity Laboratory, a precursor to the International Space Station. For over a decade after her spaceflight, Dr. Bondar headed an international research team working with NASA on neurological symptoms seen after spaceflight, and their connections to neurological diseases on Earth. To learn more about Dr. Bondar, please click HERE

Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Energy Break / Exhibition

Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  | CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Continuing Competence | Ontario

  • Lesley Krempulec, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
  • Carole Chatalalsingh, College of Dietitians of Ontario
  • John Wickett, Wickett Measurement Systems

Truth and Reconciliation | British Columbia

  • Kathy Davidson, College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
  • Fancy C. Poitras, Associate, Qoqoq Consulting, Ltd
  • Meagan Marsh, College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Discipline | British Columbia, Ontario

  • Debra Mckenna, WeirFoulds LLP
  • Elisabeth Widner, Senior Counsel, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
  • Graeme Keirstead, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
  • Pam Hrick, Executive Director & General Counsel, LEAF
  • Amy Block, WeirFoulds LLP

Technology | National

  • Tracey Adams, Western University
  • Kathleen Leslie, Athabasca University

Moderator: Andréa Foti, Deputy Registrar and Privacy Officer, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario

Based on Findings of CNAR’s 2023 Research Program Initiative

Testing | National

  • Aurelie Lecocq, Meazure Learning
  • Alison Douglas, Director of Standards, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
  • Misty Fortier, Director of Credentialing Centre and Nursing Policy, Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch/Exhibition

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM   |  PLENARY #2 

Truth & Reconciliation | British Columbia 

  • Kathy Davidson, Manager of Strategic Initiatives, College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia
  • Eva Habib, Associate Consultant for Projects, Len Pierre Consulting
  • Len Pierre, CEO, Len Pierre Consulting

Time: 11:55 AM – 12:55 PM  | LUNCH N’ LEARN #1 

Voice of Regulators

  • Jessica DeVries, Pivotal Research
  • Jennifer Billeck, College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba
  • Leanne Loranger, College of Physiotherapists of Alberta
  • Susan Paul, College of Physiotherapists of British Columbia

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM  | PLENARY SESSION #1

Hot Topics | Ontario

  • Daniel Faulkner, Registrar & CEO, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (moderator)
  • Michelle Cabrero Gauley, Senior Policy Analyst, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
  • Andréa Foti, Deputy Registrar and Privacy Officer, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
  • Cara-Marie O’Hagan, Executive Director, Equity and External Relations, Law Society of Ontario
  • Priya Bhatia, Executive Director, Professional Development & Competence, Law Society of Ontario

Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Energy Break/Exhibition

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM  | CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Entry to Practice | Ontario, British Columbia

  • Stuart Nash, Engineers and Geoscientists BC
  • Deborah Adams, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Discipline | Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, Saskatchewan

  • Vita Wensel, Field Law LLP
  • Amelia Manuel, Registered Nurses Association of Northwest Territories and Nunavut
  • Beverly Balaski, Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan
  • Jeff Cook, College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

Investigations | Ontario, Nova Scotia

  • Greg Hutchinson, Barker Hutchinson
  • Darlene Mott, Nova Scotia College of Nursing
  • Svetlana Goltsman, College of Nurses of Ontario

Testing | International

  • John Hosterman, Paradigm Testing
  • Heather Case, International Council for Veterinary Assessment

Technology | British Columbia, Ontario

  • Dean Benard, Benard & Associates
  • Lonny Rosen, Founding Partner, Rosen Sunshine LLP
  • Russ Harrington, Chief Operating Officer, College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants

Time: 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Energy Break/Exhibition

Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM  | PLENARY SESSION #2

Discipline, Hot Topics, Investigations | Ontario, International

  • Zimra Yetnikoff, The College of Psychologists of Ontario
  • Harry Cayton
  • Robin McKechney, McCarthy Tétrault

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

NETWORKING RECEPTION

Day #2 – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024

Time: 7:30 AM – 9:20 AM 

Registration / Breakfast / Exhibition

Time: 8:20 AM – 8:30 AM

opening remarks

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

General | International

FEATURED GUEST: DR. ALAN CLAMP

What is Better Regulation?

In conversation with Alan Clamp, CEO, Professional Standards Authority

Facilitator: Kevin McCarthy, VP, Advisory Services, The Regulator’s Practice

Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM  | PLENARY #3

Governance | Entry-to-Practice | International

  • Dr. Giorgio Cometto, Coordinator – Human resources for health policies, norms and standards – World Health Organization (WHO)
  • André Gariépy, Commissioner for Admission to Professions, Gouvernement du Québec,
    Member of the WHO Technical Expert Groups on the two Guidance Documents
  • Moderator: Dr Kathleen (Kate) Leslie, PhD, JD, RN, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, Alberta, Member of the Research Consortium for the WHO Guidance Document on Regulation

Speakers

Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM 

ENERGY BREAK/Exhibition

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM  | CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Hot Topics | Ontario

  • Anita Ashton, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
  • Eden Dales, Eden Dales Social Work (EDSW)

Truth and Reconciliation | British Columbia

  • Louise Aerts, BC College of Nurses and Midwives
  • Fancy C. Poitras, Associate, Qoqoq Consulting, Ltd.
  • Rhianna Millman, Métis Nation British Columbia

Governance | Ontario, British Columbia

  • Cathi Mietkiewicz, Mietkiewicz Law
  • Kathy Wilkie, CEO, Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority
  • Lisa Bannerman, College of Opticians of BC

Quality Practice and Continuing Competence | Ontario

  • Bruna Moraes, Western University
  • Chad Andrews, College of Optometrists of Ontario (COO)
  • Sophia Myles, University of Ottawa
  • Mark Eltis, College of Optometrists of Ontario

Discipline | Alberta, Ontario

  • Kimberly Precht, Partner, Field Law
  • Anastasia-Maria Hountalas, Partner, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc
  • Fiona Wang, Prosecution Lead, College of Massage Therapist of Ontario
  • Noreen Gaudet, Associate Registrar, Director, Professional Conduct, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM 

Lunch/Exhibition

Time: 12:25 PM – 1:25 PM  | LUNCH N’ LEARN #2

Entry to Practice | British Columbia, Ontario

  • Wendy Moir, Home Construction Regulatory Authority
  • Marc Spector, Home Construction Regulatory Authority
  • Michelle Hayes, BC Housing
  • Jenelyn Torres, Architectural Institute of BC

Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM   |  PLENARY #4  

Voice of Regulators | British Columbia

  • Joanie Bouchard, Former Chief Transition Officer – Amalgamation Project
  • Allan Seckel, Former Amalgamation Lead appointed by the Minister of Health and Board Chairs for both CCHPBC and CHCPBC
  • Carin Plischke, CEO and Registrar of the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC
  • Dianne Millette, CEO and Registrar of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Time: 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM 

Energy BREAK/EXHIBITION

Time: 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM   | PLENARY: PECHAKUCHA | PECHAKUCHA 20X20

Governance

  • Jennifer Bertrand, Executive Director, Canadian Alliance of Regulatory Bodies of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists
  • Julie Therou Zechel, Deputy Registrar and Complaints Director, College of Opticians of Alberta
  • Zirka Jakibchuk, Complaint Resolution Officer/Legal Counsel, Ontario College of Teachers
  • John McIntyre, Lawyer/Co-Founder, McIntyre Szabo PC
  • Jennifer Hemeon, Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network
  • Beth Ann Kenny, Executive Director, Health Professions Regulators of Ontario (HPRO)

Time: 4:00 PM – 4:05 PM 

Closing Remarks

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