CNAR 2022 Hybrid Event - CNAR 2022 Hybrid Event

Join Us for Canada’s Premier Event in Professional Regulation

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

October 24–26, 2022

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REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

For any inquiries, please contact pchiang@cnar-rcor.ca.

Two-Day In-Person Conference + Session Replays (Late Pricing):

Member: $1,025
Non-Member: $1,175

Organizational Packages not available for in-person tickets.

Venue: Delta Hotel Prince Edward, 18 Queen Street Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4A1

NOTE: CNAR’s Conference Block at the Delta and Great George is SOLD OUT. Please see our overflow block: Rodd Charlottetown HERE. To book, call 1-800-565-7633 citing The Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation room block.

Note: On or after September 24^th no refunds will be processed, without exception.

Virtual Conference ONLY (Late Pricing)

Member (per person): $1025
Non-Member (per person): $1,175
Organizational Package Members (up to 10 people from one organization): $9,250
Organizational Package Non-Members (up to 10 people from one organization): $10,750

Note: On or after September 24^th no refunds will be processed, without exception. Questions about CNAR 2022? Please contact Alana Coleman at acoleman@cnar-rcor.ca)

Program subject to change.

Why Attend CNAR 2022?

Timely, Canadian-specific content, relevant across regulatory professions

Over 30 sessions of available content, representing regulatory bodies nationwide

Engaging, interactive networking opportunities

Compelling keynote speakers

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

Early Bird Pricing Until June 30th!

PROGRAM At-a-glance

Program subject to change

Day #1 – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Time: 7:00 – 8:50 AM

Time: 8:50 – 9:00 AM

Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Time: 10:00 – 10:30 AM

Energy Break/Exhibition

Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Session Type: Plenary

Alberta, Prince Edward Island

Speakers

Breaking Down Barriers- Ensuring Access to Disciplinary and Complaint Processes for those living with Mental Health Conditions

Jennifer Galarneau, Enforcement Counsel, Mutual Fund Dealers Association
Sandy Hermiston, Ombudsperson and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner PEI, Government of Prince Edward Island
Mary Marshall, Counsel, Meadows Law
Linda Sahli, CEO and Registrar, Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta

Dayna Simon

Daniel Faulkner

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch/Exhibition

Time: 11:55 -12:55 PM | Lunch n Learn Session

Ontario

Weathering the Great Resignation: Engaging and Retaining Employees in a Remote Work Environment

Laura Hutchinson, Vice President, Barker Hutchinson & Associates Ltd.
Anita Ashton, Deputy Registrar, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Lesley Rasmussen, Manager, People & Culture, College of Massage Therapists of Ontario

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Session Type: Concurrent

SESSION 1: Breaking Bad: Assessing Good Character as a Registration Requirement

Ontario

Lara Kinkartz, Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
Karim Karsan, Vice-President & Associate General Counsel, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Caroline Morris, Deputy Registrar & Registration Director, College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario
Sandra Winkelbauer, Registrant Competence at the Ontario College of Pharmacists

SESSION 2: A Collaborative Professional Standard: Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-Racism

British Columbia

Louise Aerts, Chief Officer, Strategy, Governance & Reconciliation, British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
Dave Bhauruth, Policy Consultant, British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives

SESSION 3: Implications of An Increasingly Digital World on Investigation and Regulation

Ontario, National

Greg Hutchinson, President, Barker Hutchinson & Associates
Carolyn Silver, General Counsel, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Thomas Musters, Forensic Investigator, Computer Forensics Inc.
Anastasia-Maria Hountalas, Associate, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc

SESSION 4: Virtual Approaches to Examination Development in the COVID Era: Lessons Learned from the Launch of COPR’s Emergency Medical Responder Exam

National

Scott Cassidy, Senior Psychometrician, Meazure Learning
Tammy Leach, Examination Manager, Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators

SESSION 5: Top Ten Cases You Need to Know About

National

Julie Maciura, Partner, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc
Marjorie Hickey, Partner, McInnes Cooper
James T. Casey, Partner, Field Law

Time: 2:00 – 2:30 PM

Energy Break/Exhibition

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Session Type: Plenary

Ontario, British Columbia

‘They posted what!??’ Regulators' Response to Registrants' Covid-Related Conduct and Communications

Dayna Simon, Senior Counsel, Professional Conduct and Regulatory Affairs, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
Graeme Keirstead, Deputy Registrar/Chief Legal Counsel, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Joel Friedman, Deputy Registrar, College of Chiropractors of Ontario
Lonny Rosen, Partner, Rosen Sunshine LLP

Time: 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Energy BREAK/EXHIBITION

Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM | Session Type: Concurrent

SESSION 6: So, Data Forensics has Flagged a Registration Examination Candidate: What Next?

National, Alberta

Chris Beauchamp, Vice President, Psychometrics, Meazure Learning
Melanie Therrien, Deputy Registrar/Director, Registration & Competence, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta

SESSION 7: Bias and Noise: Impediments to Fair Regulatory Decisions

Ontario

Rebecca Durcan, Co-Managing Partner, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc
Ann Zeng, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario
Allan Mak, Investigations Manager, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

SESSION 8: Long COVID: The Lasting Effects of the Pandemic in the Complaints and Discipline Spheres

Ontario, British Columbia

Natasha Danson, Partner, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc
Tara McPhail, Director of Discipline and External Litigation at the Law Society of British Columbia.
Zirka Jakibchuk, Complaint Resolution Officer and Discipline Counsel with the Ontario College of Teachers

SESSION 9: Evidence Based Standards of Practice Reform: A Case from British Columbia

British Columbia

Doha Melhem, Vice President of Consulting & Chief Evaluator, Pivotal Research, Inc.
Meagan Marsh, Manager of Inquiry and Discipline, College of Opticians of British Columbia
Kim McEachern, Registrant, Member of the Board, College of Opticians of British Columbia

SESSION 10: Deal or No Deal? The Complexities of Agreed Statements of Facts

Ontario

Jill Dougherty, Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
Katharine Neufeld, Lead, Discipline & Fitness to Practise, Ontario College of Pharmacists
Gillian Slaughter, Director, Professional Conduct and Regulatory Affairs, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
Leanna Yue, Manager, Prosecutions & Monitoring, College of Nurses of Ontario

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Networking Reception

Day #2 – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

Time: 6:00 – 7:50 AM

Time: 7:50 – 8:00 AM

Time: 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Time: 9:00 – 9:30 AM

Energy Break/Exhibition

Time: 9:30 – 10:30 AM | Session Type: Plenary

Ontario

The Next Big Thing for Regulators: Supporting Workforce Planning

Richard Steinecke, Counsel, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc
Ivy Bourgeault, Professor, University of Ottawa
Tracey Adams, Professor, Western University