Council Highlights for November 27, 2025

  • Senior consultant Sheena Prasad from Diversio presented the identified trends from year two of the College’s Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative.
  • Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: updates around engagement and outreach opportunities with Professional Practice including the latest Coffee with the College series; the recent Educational Forum which focused on private practice and psychotherapy; an overview of current renewal of registration period; and the College’s public awareness campaign and its partnership with AfroToronto.
  • Council reviewed the Statement of Financial Position as of September 30, 2025.
  • Council reviewed the Statement of Operations from January 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
  • Council reviewed the College’s Risk Register and Key Performance Indicators.
  • Council approved a motion to appoint a social service worker Council member position to committees on Council.
  • Council approved the appointment of mentors to new Council members.
  • Council approved the revisions to equivalency registration policies and directed College staff to consider guidance provided by the Chair of the Registration Appeals Committee.
  • Council approved in principle the draft Acceptable Alternatives to Official Documents Policy pending approval by the Ontario Fairness Commissioner.
  • Council approved the Council and Committee Governance Manual Part II: Policies.
  • Council approved the revised Practice Guidelines for Consent and Confidentiality with Children and Youth.
  • Council received an update on the College’s sexual abuse risk mitigation strategy including the funding for therapy initiative and an overview of the Sexual Abuse Prevention Program modules.
  • 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.