Governance

The governance of the pCPA is as follows:

  • Provincial and Territorial Deputy Ministers of Health
    • Responsible for the initiatives of the pCPA.
  • 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.

Members of the Board of Directors

Alberta

Leann Wagner, Assistant Deputy Minister
Primary and Preventative Health Services

British Columbia

Ian Rongve, Assistant Deputy Minister
Pharmaceutical, Laboratory, and Blood Services Division

Manitoba

Robert Shaffer, Assistant Deputy Minister 
Insurance Division, Manitoba Health

New Brunswick

Daniel Coulombe, Executive Director
Pharmaceutical Services

Newfoundland & Labrador

Pam Barnes (Vice-chair), Director
Drug Programs and Services

Northwest Territories

Luke Spooner, Senior Project Manager
Pharmaceutical Management

Nova Scotia

Lauren Scaravelli, Chief of Policy
Programs and Partnerships

Nunavut

Carmine Nieuwstraten, Senior Executive Director
Department of Health

Ontario

Patrick Dicerni, Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Programs and Delivery Division

Prince Edward Island

Trevor J. Paynter, Director
Pharmaceutical Services, Department of Health and Wellness

Québec

Dominic Bélanger, Director
Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drugs Directorate

Saskatchewan

Chad Ryan, Assistant Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister’s Office, Ministry of Health

Yukon

Prev Naidoo, Manager, 
Extended Benefits and Pharmaceutical Programs

Federal

Scott Doidge, Director General
Non-Insured Health Benefits