
Two-Day In-Person Conference + Session Replays (Late Pricing):
Organizational Packages not available for in-person tickets.
Venue: Delta Hotel Prince Edward, 18 Queen Street Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4A1
Note: On or after September 24th no refunds will be processed, without exception.
Note: On or after September 24th no refunds will be processed, without exception. Questions about CNAR 2022? Please contact Alana Coleman at acoleman@cnar-rcor.ca)
Program subject to change.
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
Time: 7:00 – 8:50 AM
Breakfast / Exhibition
Time: 8:50 – 9:00 AM
CNAR Executive Director
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Speaker, Comedienne, and Nurse! With over 30 years experience in the healthcare industry and as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, Meg understands how your attitude affects those around you at home and in the workplace environment. Meg is co-author of the book, “From the Stage to the Page – Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies.”
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Energy Break/Exhibition
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Session Type: Plenary
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch/Exhibition
Time: 11:55 -12:55 PM | Lunch n Learn Session
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Session Type: Concurrent
Scott Cassidy, Senior Psychometrician, Meazure Learning
Tammy Leach, Examination Manager, Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators
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
Time: 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Energy BREAK/EXHIBITION
Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM | Session Type: Concurrent
Chris Beauchamp, Vice President, Psychometrics, Meazure Learning
Melanie Therrien, Deputy Registrar/Director, Registration & Competence, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
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
Natasha Danson, Partner, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc
Tara McPhail, Director of Discipline and External Litigation at the Law Society of 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
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
Time: 6:00 – 7:50 AM
Breakfast / Exhibition
Time: 7:50 – 8:00 AM
CNAR Chair
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Linda Nazareth, accomplished economist futurist specializing in demographic, workplace and economic trends, and how they will shape our future.
Time: 9:00 – 9:30 AM
Energy Break/Exhibition
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 AM | Session Type: Plenary
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
ENERGY BREAK/Exhibition
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Session Type: Concurrent
Andrea Nelson, Project Manager, NAPRA
Julie Koehne, Registration Lead, PACE & SPT, Ontario College of Pharmacists
Kaye Moran, Deputy Registrar, Alberta College of Pharmacy
Dianne Millette, Registrar, College of Physical Therapists of BC
Chris Smerdon, Manager, Registration and Quality Assurance, College of Physical Therapists of BC
Leanne Loranger, Project Lead – Quality Workplace Self-Evaluation, Leanne Loranger Consulting
Wendy Waterhouse, Manager, Patient Relations and Boundaries, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
Elyse Sunshine, Partner, Rosen Sunshine
Glynnis Hawe, Associate, Paliare Roland LLP
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch/Exhibition
Time: 12:25 – 1:25 PM | Lunch n Learn Session A
Isabelle Gonthier, Senior Vice President, Assessment Services, PSI Services
John Hosterman, Chief Accessibility Officer, Paradigm Testing
Heather Case, Chief Executive Officer, International Council for Veterinary Assessment
Time: 12:25 -1:25 PM | Lunch n Learn Session B
Colleen Wetter, Board Secretary, CNAR
Greg Sim, Partner, Field Law
Andrea Foti, Assistant Registrar and Privacy Officer, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
Joyce Johner, General Counsel, BC College of Oral Health Professionals
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Session Type: Plenary
Dean Benard, President + CEO, Benard + Associates
Lynsay Nair, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses
Hans Larsen, Detective Sergeant, Regina Police Service
Time: 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Energy BREAK/EXHIBITION
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM | Session Type: Plenary : PECHAKUCHA 20×20
Debra McKenna, Litigation Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
Greg Pope, Director, Examinations, APEGA
Greg Sadesky, President and Psychometrician, Spire Psychometrics
Cathi Mietkiewicz, Lawyer, Mietkiewicz Law
Kevin Lien, Policy Advisor, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Michael Radano, Executive Director, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Kylah Hennessey, President, PEI Counselling Association
Diana Heywood, Quality Practice Consultant, College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
Carol Puchailo, Quality Practice Specialist, College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
Alyssa Armstrong, Associate, Weirfoulds LLP
Time: 3:50 PM – 4:00 PM
Closing Remarks – CNAR Executive Director