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The following were approved by Council as part of the consent agenda:
These additional items were provided to Council for information:
Representatives from each committee shared a summary of the committee’s recent activities for Council’s information.
Councillor Eyford, the Chair of the LRGC, provided details on some discussions and decisions made by the LRGC in the last few months, including aspects of its oversight role with respect to the Interim CEO and Registrar position and items that were presented to Council in the consent agenda.
Councillor Roskey, Chair of the Nominating Committee, shared insight into the committee’s focus over the last several months, which included Council succession, leadership continuity, governance effectiveness and strategic decision making.
Councillor Ewasechko, Chair of the FAC, provided an overview of the committee’s recent activities, such as the FY2027 Practice Permit Fee recommendation to Council, management’s approach for planning and budgeting for FY2027, mid-year review of the CRNA’s investment portfolio, an overview of the Pension Compliance Committee’s proposed amendments to the plan’s Statement of Investment Policies & Procedures (SIPP), and second quarter financial and risk management reporting for the CRNA.
The CRNA’s Chief Administrative & Financial Officer, Todd Schnirer, presented on behalf of the PCC. As the Chair of the PCC, Schnirer shared information on pension plan education for Council, identified the amended SIPP (for Council’s approval later in the meeting) and provided an overview of the committee’s workplan, including when upcoming items may come before Council for a decision.
The CRNA's Interim CEO & Registrar, Andrew Douglas, presented two separate reports to Council: the CEO Report and the Registrar's Report. This new approach is intended to provide improved clarity and focus for Council while distinguishing between organizational data and regulatory data.
The CEO Report provides a comprehensive overview of the CRNA’s activities internally and work with system partners externally. The June 2026 report highlighted activities and projects at the organizational level to align with the FY2026 Annual Plan, as well as the organization’s efforts to engage with Alberta health system partners.
The Registrar’s Report provides detailed data and updates on the CRNA’s regulatory activities. Council heard a data breakdown of the CRNA’s register, details on complaint figures and associated procedures, as well as an update on key documents that are currently with the Government of Alberta for review.
Council approved the permit fee structure for the 2026-2027 practice year, which includes a reduction in fees for all permit types.
For RN, NP and CGN permits, the full year practice permit fee will decrease from $480 to $460 plus GST (a reduction of $20, or approximately 4.2 per cent). The full practice year runs from Oct. 1, 2026 to Sept. 30, 2027.
The Courtesy Permit fee will be $230 plus GST and prorated fees have also been reduced.
Council approved recommended revisions to the CRNA Pension Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures (SIPP) to reflect the responsibilities of the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) as it relates to the pension plan’s financial health and the revised responsibilities and reporting structure of the Pension Compliance Committee (PCC).
Council approved the reappointment of Councillors Amal Remu, Aurang Khan and Grace Brittain as registrant members of Council for a three-year term, effective Oct. 1, 2026 to Sept. 30, 2029.
Council also approved the appointment of Councillor Grace Brittain as Council Chair for a two-year term, effective Oct. 1, 2026 to Sept. 30, 2028. Learn more.
Council discussed possible next steps following the presentation of a report which recommends Council redesign the recruitment process to modernize the existing competency-based model to enhance a strategic design-driven focused process.
Council approved a 12-month term extension for the Governance Committee members and chair (now ending Sept. 30, 2026) and a pause on governance committee recruitment, considering vacancies as they arise.
Council approved the Clinic Assessment and inspection Program (CAiP) Framework, which establishes the CRNA’s approach to assessment and inspection activities conducted under Part 3.1 of the Health Professions Act. Following this approval, the CRNA will continue operational development and phased implementation of CAiP.
Council approved the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Exam as an alternate registration examination for NP applicants who have taken Family/All Ages education. The Canadian Nurse Practitioner Examination (CNPE) will also continue to be accepted to meet the registration exam requirement.