6.1 President’s Report
President Ray Hubble provided an overview of his activities over the past year. A new Executive Director was hired which has led to improved fiscal policy, human resource management, and improved communication. He reported that he has been involved in advocacy working on the network for simulation in health care of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute, the national working group for Pediatric Resuscitation Education in Canada, on the evolving role for anesthesia assistants. He also reported attending national and international meetings on behalf of the profession, including the AARC International Symposium.
He reported that the NBRC reciprocity agreement has expired and that the CSRT will continue to support reciprocity with regulators, will concentrate on internal trade between provinces, and advocate for the recognition of the RRT credential internationally.
President Ray Hubble also outlined his role within the National Alliance of Respiratory Therapy Regulatory Bodies and the National Competency Profile Task Force.
He also outlined activities to improve partnership with industry that have led to the CSRT / CAREstream Student Excellence Award, the President’s award, the student video completion and his discussions with the President of Boehringer Ingelheim Canada.
President Hubble reported on the development of the strategic plan and reviewed the CSRT’s four strategic directions.
6.2 Treasurer’s Report
Dan McPhee reviewed the 2008 audited financial statements outlined in the annual report. He reported that financial statements present a deficit of $32,927 due to a significant decrease in revenues for the 2008 fiscal year.
A motion was presented by Allan Shemanko (AB), seconded by Patrick Hogan (NB), to receive the auditors’ report. Motion carried.
6.3 Appointment of Auditor
Dan McPhee recommended that the CSRT appoint McCay, Duff and Company as auditors for the 2009 fiscal year.
A motion was presented by David Swift (ON), seconded by Rick Culver (ON), to appoint McCay, Duff and Company as auditor for the 2009 fiscal year. Motion carried.
6.4 Executive Director’s Report
Christiane Ménard reported that since she started in September 2008, she has completed an administrative and operational review and managed the development of the 2009-2012 strategic plan.
She reported that one of her priorities was pursue consultation with stakeholders and this was done through the strategic planning exercise, with industry partners, through her participation in the Health Action Lobby Group and the Collaborative Forum on Health Sciences. She is also working on establishing advocacy program and the dissemination of positions statements and media releases (i.e. H1N1 Influenza). A clear priority for the CSRT Executive Director is the promotion of the profession.
C. Ménard reported that in the past few months, a new bilingual web site was launched, lower premiums for professional liability insurance were negotiated and enhancements were brought to the CSRT awards program.
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