Oct. 3, 2025
The following items were approved by Council as part of the consent agenda:
These additional items were provided to Council for information:
The CRNA's Regulatory Spectrum
The CRNA's CEO and Registrar, Joy Peacock presented on the CRNA's approach to discretion, proportionality and compassion in regulation using Right-touch relational regulation. She shared how the CRNA's approach to regulation has resulted in positive improvements throughout Alberta's health care ecosystem and better outcomes for registrants and Albertans. She also discussed future improvements that the College will be implementing in 2026 to further enhance processes and provided an overview of the activities that occurred during the 2025 fiscal year.
Health Systems Update
Fadumo Robinson, Associate Chief Nursing Officer and Collaborative Care Lead for Alberta Health Services (AHS), gave a presentation on the current state of AHS's nursing workforce, including emerging demographic, workforce and technological changes that are impacting the nursing profession. She also discussed opportunities for the future of nursing in the province and how the employers and regulators can work together to positively impact Alberta's workforce. .
Annual Plan for Financial Year 2026 (2025-26)
Council approved the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026), which focuses on the continued funding of long-term strategic goals to support regulatory evolution, progressive culture, collaborative partnerships and organizational excellence while maintaining a stable fee structure for registrants. This plan, which aligns with the CRNA Strategic Direction: 2021-2026, emphasizes continuous improvement and optimization of resources to support the CRNA's mandate of protecting the public.
Operating Budget and Capital & Intangible Assets Budget for 2025-2026
Council approved the FY2026 Operating Budget and FY2026 Capital & Intangible Assets Budget. These budgets are developed to support the Annual Plan for FY2026 and ensure the prudent resourcing of initiatives while allowing for flexibility in an ever changing regulatory and economic environment. The budget prioritizes key business needs, optimizing resources, and the development and maintenance of the infrastructure, information and technological needs required for achieving regulatory excellence.
Restriction of Net Assets for Intangible Assets
Council approved the restriction of $1.5M in net assets for the funding of the additions of intangible assets.
Registrant Revenue Stabilization Fund
Council approved the establishment of a Registrant Revenue Stabilization Fund to mitigate the risk of operating deficit(s) caused by potential decreases in registrant volume and thereby registration fee revenue.
Council Balanced Scorecard
All measures on the Council Balanced Scorecard are reporting as expected, with most meeting the target measure or being compliant. All measures meet the legislative requirements.
Governance Policy Amendments
Council approved updates to GPs 17, 18 and 19 to facilitate the addition of the Chair Pro Tempore, which will be a position within each of the governance committees that will strengthen committee leadership and facilitate succession planning within the committees.
Council also approved amendments to GPs 19 and 20 to reflect the updated composition of the Pension Compliance Committee and the revised pension compliance reporting matrix.
Pension Compliance Committee: CRNA Pension Governance Policy Revisions
Council approved amendments to the CRNA Pension Governance Policy to clearly document the Pension Compliance Committee's (PCC) revised reporting structure that includes the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) as a "responsible party" to provide recommendations for Council's approval of pension funding, pension fund investment and matters related to the financial health of the pension fund. With Council's approval of the amended Pension Governance Policy, the CRNA's pension governance will function with a dual reporting structure effective October 1, 2025.
Council Performance Evaluation Strategy
Council approved the Council Performance Evaluation Strategy as presented by Ozone Advisory Group Inc. The CRNA will proceed to draft the Performance Evaluation Program in consultation with the LRGC. The final draft of the Program will be presented to Council in December 2025.
Vice Chair, Governance Committee and Appeals Appointments
Councillor Garner was appointed as Council Vice Chair, effective Oct. 1 2025, for a two-year term. The position of Council Vice Chair is a new position on Council designed to support the Chair, fostering collaboration to ensure continuity of leadership and effective governance. More information on the Council Vice Chair is available in Governance Policy 9 - Council Vice Chair Charter (GP 9 - Council Vice Chair Charter).
Councillor Ewasechko was appointed as Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, effective Oct. 1 2025 for a two-year term or until the end of their term on Council, whichever is shorter.
Councillor Worthington was appointed and Councillor Newton was reappointed to the Finance and Audit Committee, effective Oct. 1, 2025 for three-year terms, or until the end of their terms on Council, whichever is shorter.
Council approved the appointment of Councillor Olábĩyí to the Leadership Review and Governance Committee, effective Oct. 1, 2025 for a three-year term, or until the end of their term on Council, whichever is shorter.
Council approved the appointment of Councillors Sansregret and Schmitz to the Nominating Committee, effective Oct. 1, 2025 for three-year terms, or until the end of their terms on Council, whichever is shorter.
Council approved the appointment of Councillors Remu, Olábĩyí and Scahill to the Appeals Committee, effective Oct. 1, 2025 for three-year terms, or until the end of their terms on Council, whichever is shorter.
Neonatal NP Exam Update
Council endorsed, in principle, the use of the National Certification Corporation (NCC) certificate exam for neonatal nurse practitioners, and directed staff to explore the feasibility, regulatory requirements and implementation considerations, and report back to Council with recommendations in December 2025.
Council welcomed two new public members, Liza Worthington and Ọláyẹmí Olábĩyí, whose terms became effective on July 16, 2025 Both Liza and Ọláyẹmí bring experience and skillsets that will be tremendous assets to Council.