Council Highlights from June 2026

Consent Agenda

The following were approved by Council as part of the consent agenda:

March 27, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes
Schedule of Council Meetings 2025-2026
Amendments to:
- Bylaw 1 Definitions
- Bylaw 2 Governance
- Bylaw 4 College Register
- Bylaw 6 Administration
- GP 2 Conflict of Interest Protocol
- GP 15 Appeals Committee Charter
- GP 22 Council & Committees Performance Review Framework
- GP 24 Council Designation Policy
Amendments to the CRNA’s Nursing Education Program Approval (NEPA) Framework and RN Prescribing Program Approval Standards
Regulatory Committee Appointments/Reappointments

These additional items were provided to Council for information:

Competence: Practice Advice for Nurse Practitioners
Combined Council & Governance Committee Workplans
E-vote Results April 8, 2026 CEO & Registrar Performance and Market Evaluation Vendor Selection Working Group Terms of Reference
Council Balanced Scorecard Q2 FY2026

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Governance and Standing Committee Quarterly Reports

Representatives from each committee shared a summary of the committee’s recent activities for Council’s information.

Leadership Review and Governance Committee (LRGC)

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.

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Nominating Committee

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.

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Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)

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, the approach for planning and budgeting, and risk management at the CRNA.

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Pension Compliance Committee

The CRNA’s Chief Administrative & Financial Officer, Todd Schnirer, presented on behalf of the Pension Compliance Committee. Schnirer shared information on pension plan learning opportunities for Council and provided an overview of the committee’s workplan, including when upcoming items may come before Council for a decision.

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Interim CEO and Registrar's Report and Updates

The CRNA's Interim CEO & Registrar, Andrew Douglas, presented two separate reports to Council: the CEO Report and the Registrar 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.

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2026-2027 Practice Year Permit Fee

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Pension Plan Policy Review and Amendments

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Council Member Appointments & Reappointments

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.

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Council & Committee Recruitment Process Review Project Report

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.

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Governance Committee Term Extensions – Recruitment Pause

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.

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Clinic Assessment and Inspections Program (CAiP)

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.

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Addition of the AANPCB, Family Nurse Practitioner Exam: An Option for NP FAA Stream of Practice Registration Examination

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.

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