Council Meeting Highlights

Council Highlights for September 9-10, 2026

September 9, 2026 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee for 2026-2028:Nicole Bonnie, Public Member - Council ChairMandi Olson, RSSW - Vice-ChairJohn Fleming, Public Member - Executive MemberSanjay Govindaraj, RSW - Executive MemberMarinna Read, RSW - Executive Member Izabella Tinc, RSSW - Executive Member September 10, 2026 Council members Mandi Olson and Marinna Read provided an overview on Council’s June trip to Thunder Bay and Fort Frances. Sanjay Govindaraj, RSW,…

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Council Highlights for June 10, 2026

Sanjay Govindaraj, 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 strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: the College’s Continuing Competence Program and compliance rates; updates around the College’s renewal period; insights from the Professional Conduct department with respect to reports and complaints; the College’s Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative year…

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Council Highlights for March 4, 2026

Guests from the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) presented updates around their organization and entry-to-practice exams for College applicants. Council was provided with updates and discussed the College’s phased approach to implementing entry-to-practice exams for College applicants. Council made a motion directing College staff to commit to outlining an approach to support research gaps, barriers, evaluation of outcomes and effectiveness related to entry-to-practice initiatives. Sanjay Govindaraj, Council Chair, provided his report to Council. Denitha…

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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…

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Council Highlights for September 9-10, 2025

September 9, 2025 Guests from the Manitoba College of Social Workers (MCSW), Barb Temmerman, MSW, RSW, Executive Director/Registrar and Beatrice Campbell, RSW, Board member representative, presented to Council on the work conducted in partnership with the Indigenous Strategy Alliance. Through this work, strategic priorities of the MCSW have been reviewed and analyzed, and highlight their commitment to reconciliation, EDI, and Indigenous perspectives. This review outlines specific actions registrants can take to support reconciliation efforts, aligning…

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Council Highlights for June 4, 2025

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…

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Council Meeting Highlights for December 10, 2024

The public is welcome to watch Council meetings in real time via livestream. Livestream links are made available on this webpage as Council meetings take place. DECEMBER 10, 2024 Senior consultant Sheena Prasad from Diversio presented the identified trends from the 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…

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Council Meeting Highlights for March 6, 2025

The public is welcome to watch Council meetings in real time via livestream. Livestream links are made available on this webpage as Council meetings take place. MARCH 6, 2025 Guest Dr. Barbara Fallon presented to Council on her research from two studies: the First Nations Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (2019), a national study on child welfare investigations across Canada, and the Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect…

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Council Highlights for March 6, 2025

Guest Dr. Barbara Fallon presented to Council on her research from two studies: the First Nations Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (2019), a national study on child welfare investigations across Canada, and the Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (2018), a similar study conducted at the provincial level. Both studies focus on the incidence of reported child maltreatment and explore the characteristics of the children and families involved…

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Council Highlights for December 10, 2024

Senior consultant Sheena Prasad from Diversio presented the identified trends from the 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 practice resources for registrants including the latest Coffee with the College series; the recent Educational Forum; the College’s new database upgrades and renewals. Council…

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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY 2, 2024

John Fleming, Council Chair, provided his report to Council. Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates and information about the following: an update on the new strategic planning process; ongoing work of the new database; an update on Bill 188 relating to the proposed amendments to section 50 of the Social Work and Social Service Work Act; an overview of outreach efforts including the ongoing…

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Council Highlights for March 6, 2024

John Fleming, 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 strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: an update on the new strategic planning process; ongoing work of the new database and enhancements; upcoming Council elections in Electoral District 4; continued outreach efforts and engagement; overview of the College’s student engagement;…

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