Sanjay Govindaraj, RSW, Council Chair, provided his report to Council.
Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: ongoing outreach and Professional Practice engagement; registration and renewals as it relates to results of the successful implementation of the College’s new database; updates around the College’s 25th anniversary engagements; continued discussions regarding governance and vacancies as it relates to appointment of public members to Council.
Council reviewed the Statement of Financial Position as of March 31, 2025.
Council reviewed the Statement of Operations from January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025.
Council reviewed the College’s Risk Register and Key Performance Indicators.
Council reviewed and approved the updated consolidated By-laws which include the following recommendations:
Ensure By-Law Compliance with the Social Work and Social Service Work Act
Remove Doctoral Equivalency Determination from the Registrar’s role
Adopt Gender-Neutral Language
Address Variations in Definitions
Rename and Reorganize Certain Articles for Clarity
Consideration of Non-Legal Name Changes for Gender Affirmation
Transition of Fees from By-Laws to a Separate Fee Schedule
Clarification of Complaint Form References in the By-Laws
Extend Committee Terms for Council Members
Expand the Register to Permit Publishing of Criminal Charges, Convictions, and Bail Conditions
Expand Opportunities for Community Appointees to sit on Statutory Committees
Council approved the motion to delegate oversight of a review of the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) to the Standards of Practice Committee.
Council approved the Finance and Audit Committee’s recommendation that registration and renewal fees will not increase in 2026. This decision is based on cash flow projections.
Council discussed and approved the development of terms of reference for an Indigenous Advisory Group.
Council received an update on the development of the College’s African Ancestral Acknowledgement.
Reports were received from the following statutory committees: Executive; Complaints; Discipline; Fitness to Practise; and Registration Appeals.
Reports were received from the following non-statutory committees: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Standards of Practice; Election; Nominating; Finance and Audit; and Governance.
