Governance

The governance of the pCPA is as follows:

  • Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers of Health
    • Responsible for overseeing the initiatives of the pCPA and appointing a chair of the Board of Directors.
  • Board of Directors
    • Represented by each individual responsible for the drug plan in their jurisdiction.
    • Responsible for governance functions, engage in knowledge sharing on jurisdictional priorities, issues and concerns that impact the Canadian health system, identify and direct initiatives that require collective leadership and action.
  • Audit and Finance Committee
    • Review and support the financial affairs of the pCPA, including policies the annual budget and financial statements.
  • CEO Evaluation and Succession Planning Committee
    • Develop and oversee the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) evaluation process for the Board.
  • Governance Committee
    • Ensure the efficient and effective governance of the pCPA, including the strategic direction of the pCPA.
  • Negotiations and Policy Committee
    • Composed of operational leaders for each jurisdiction.
    • Oversee and manage the negotiation process for the pCPA and provide policy advice, development and review to the Board.

Members of the Board of Directors

Alberta

Andy Ridge, Assistant Deputy Minister

British Columbia

Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister (Chair)

Manitoba

Robert Shaffer, Assistant Deputy Minister (Vice-chair)

New Brunswick

Eric Levesque, Associate Deputy Minister

Newfoundland & Labrador

Pam Barnes, Director, Drug Programs and Services

Northwest Territories

Luke Spooner, Senior Project Manager

Nova Scotia

Vanessa Chouinard, Assistant Deputy Minister

Nunavut

Carmine Nieuwstraten, Executive Pharmacy Lead

Ontario

Patrick Dicerni, Assistant Deputy Minister

Prince Edward Island

Marsha Cusack, Senior Manager, Pharmaceutical Services

Québec

Dominic Bélanger, Director, Drug and Pharmaceutical Services

Saskatchewan

Greg Gettle, Assistant Deputy Minister

Yukon

Cathy McNeil, Assistant Deputy Minister

Federal

Scott Doidge, Director General