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Accreditation Committee
Accreditation Committee
Treasury Board and Finance
The Accreditation Committee is responsible for overseeing, reviewing and approving the continuing education providers and courses that brokers, agents, and adjusters must attend each year to maintain their licenses. The Committee also approves self-accredited course providers and the allocation of those course credits.
APAGA Applies
- Yes
Classification
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Chair & Public Member Hull, Patricia Jan 24 2023 Sep 30 2025 Ministerial Order Public Member Cooper, Terry Jan 24 2023 Jan 08 2025 Ministerial Order Member, General Insurance Rep Fischer, Patty Mar 15 2021 May 28 2024 Ministerial Order Member, Insurance Adjuster Rep Laviolette, Yvette Mar 15 2021 May 28 2024 Ministerial Order Member, Life Insurance Rep Der, Donald Jan 24 2023 Mar 31 2026 Ministerial Order -
Advisory Council on Alberta-Ukraine Relations
Advisory Council on Alberta-Ukraine Relations
Immigration and Multiculturalism
The mandate of the Advisory Council on Alberta-Ukraine Relations is to consider opportunities for cooperation and provide advice to the Minister on Alberta-Ukraine initiatives.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
- n/a
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Chair & MLA Member Armstrong-Homeniuk, Jackie Oct 03 2022 Oct 03 2024 Ministerial Order Member Boitchenko, Andrew Oct 03 2022 Oct 03 2024 Ministerial Order Member Platonova, Inna Oct 25 2021 Oct 24 2024 Ministerial Order Member Volosina, Juliana Oct 25 2021 Oct 24 2024 Ministerial Order -
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Agriculture and Irrigation
The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation provides lending and insurance services as well as compensation programs. The Corporation's core programs and services include loans to beginning farmers, commercial lending, crop insurance, hail insurance and agricultural income stabilization payments. It also delivers other programs and services including loans to developing farmers, disaster loans, loan guarantees and business counseling.
APAGA Applies
- Yes
Classification
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Chair & Member Smith-Fraser, Kelly Sep 08 2021 Apr 12 2024 Ministerial Order Member Harpe, Andre Apr 12 2022 Apr 12 2025 Ministerial Order Member Bradshaw, Rodney Apr 12 2023 Apr 12 2026 Ministerial Order Member Howden, Michael Apr 12 2022 Apr 12 2025 Ministerial Order Member Bricker, Ross Apr 12 2022 Apr 12 2025 Ministerial Order Member Ufodike, Chioma Apr 12 2023 Apr 12 2026 Ministerial Order Member Colic, Renata Mar 22 2022 Apr 12 2024 Ministerial Order -
Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council
Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council
Agriculture and Irrigation
The Agricultural Products Marketing Council advised the Minister on matters related to the establishment, operation and control of the boards and commissions established under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act. The Council provides assistance and advice to boards and commissions on board governance, leadership, development and strategic and business planning matters. Council facilitates industry-oriented development through enabling legislation and encourages support to research and value-added opportunities and enhanced value-chain relationships.
APAGA Applies
- Yes
Classification
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Chair & Member Sawyer, Doug May 27 2020 Mar 20 2025 Order in Council Vice-Chair & Member Henderson, Patricia May 27 2023 May 26 2026 Order in Council Member Bos, Henricus Jun 15 2022 Jun 14 2025 Order in Council Member Buckley, John Jun 15 2022 Jun 14 2025 Order in Council Member Guelly, John Jun 15 2022 Jun 14 2025 Order in Council Member Robinson, Frank Jun 15 2022 Jun 14 2025 Order in Council Member Novak, Susan Nov 04 2020 Nov 03 2023 Order in Council -
Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council
Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council
Immigration and Multiculturalism
The Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council provides advice on how to combat racism and how to best implement and evaluate anti-racism action items.
APAGA Applies
- Yes
Classification
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Co-Chair Awada, Mohamad Jan 28 2023 Jan 28 2024 Ministerial Order Co-Chair Chaudhry, Sania Apr 06 2023 Jun 07 2025 Ministerial Order Public Member Akindipe, Stephen Jan 28 2023 Jan 28 2024 Ministerial Order Public Member Andrade, Celso Jan 28 2023 Jan 28 2024 Ministerial Order Public Member Azim, Ambreen Jun 08 2022 Jun 07 2025 Ministerial Order Public Member Birjandian, Fariborz Jan 28 2023 Jan 28 2024 Ministerial Order Public Member Beebe, Pamela Jun 08 2022 Jun 07 2025 Ministerial Order Public Member Bhatti, Khaleel Jun 08 2022 Jun 07 2025 Ministerial Order Public Member Agbonison, Helen Apr 06 2023 Apr 05 2026 Ministerial Order Public Member Fares, Bassam Jun 08 2022 Jun 07 2025 Ministerial Order Public Member Greenidge, Pauline Jan 28 2023 Jan 28 2024 Ministerial Order Public Member Hasan, Adil Zaki Jan 28 2023 Jan 28 2024 Ministerial Order Public Member Hassan, Hyder Jun 08 2022 Jun 07 2025 Ministerial Order Public Member Poon, Norman Jun 08 2022 Jun 07 2025 Ministerial Order Public Member Odame-Ankrah, Charles Jan 28 2023 Jan 28 2024 Ministerial Order Public Member Walsh, Sheetal Jun 08 2022 Jun 07 2025 Ministerial Order Public Member Silverman, Abe Jan 28 2023 Jan 28 2024 Ministerial Order Public Member Aryal, Shreekanta Apr 06 2023 Apr 05 2026 Ministerial Order Public Member Sains, Sonia Apr 06 2023 Apr 05 2025 Ministerial Order Public Member Singh, Gurpreet Apr 06 2023 Apr 05 2025 Ministerial Order -
Alberta Assessors' Association - Executive Committee
Alberta Assessors' Association - Executive Committee
Advanced Education
The Executive Committee manages and conducts the business and affairs of the Alberta's Assessors' Association and exercises the rights, powers and privileges of the Association in the name and on behalf of the Association. The Committee also reviews disciplinary complaints.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
- n/a
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method -
Alberta Assoc. of Architects and the Assoc. of Prof. Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta - Joint Board of Practice
Alberta Assoc. of Architects and the Assoc. of Prof. Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta - Joint Board of Practice
Advanced Education
The operation of the Joint Board of Practice is prescribed by agreement between the Council of the Architects Association and the Council of the Engineers Association. Some items in the agreement include: provisions respecting the assessment of applications for a certificate of authorization under the Architects Act and Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act; provisions respecting recommendations on applications for authority to prepare final drawings for buildings under the Safety Codes Act; and mediating complaints or disputes.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
- n/a
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method -
Alberta Association of Architects - Council
Alberta Association of Architects - Council
Advanced Education
The Council manages and conducts the business and affairs of the Alberta Association of Architects and exercises the powers of the Association in the name and on behalf of the Association.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Ng, Michael Jan 22 2019 Jan 21 2020 Ministerial Order -
Alberta Association of Architects - Practice Review Board
Alberta Association of Architects - Practice Review Board
Advanced Education
The Practice Review Committee of the Alberta Association of Architects is responsible for the assessment of existing, and the development of new, educational standards and experience requirements that are conditions required to obtain registration under the Architects Act. The Committee may review and make recommendations on the IAP, IID, and Professional Development Programs. The Committee may also conduct a review of the practice of an authorized entity.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Umpherville, Sandra Jun 23 2022 Jun 22 2025 Ministerial Order -
Alberta Association of Landscape Architects - Board of Directors
Alberta Association of Landscape Architects - Board of Directors
Advanced Education
The Board of Directors manages and conducts the business and affairs of the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects and exercises the rights, powers and privileges of the Association in the name and on behalf of the Association.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Power, Barbara Nov 21 2017 Nov 20 2019 Ministerial Order -
Alberta Board of Skilled Trades
Alberta Board of Skilled Trades
Advanced Education
The functions of the Board are to consult with industry and make recommendations to the Minister respecting the designation of trades and the rescission of the designation of trades, to consult with industry respecting standards and requirements for certification in designated trades, any other matters requested by the Minister, and any other matters in respect of which the Board considers it should engage with industry; to advise and make recommendations to the Minister respecting restricted activities and the classes of individuals who may perform them, and any other matter on which the Minister requests the input of the Board; to promote the value of designated trades careers and certification, and any other functions assigned by the regulations.
The Board may make orders specifying the undertakings and activities that fall within a designated trade; establishing standards and requirements for certification in respect of designated trades; recognizing documents issued outside Alberta as being the equivalent of a trade certificate, if the Board considers it appropriate to do so; recognizing the successful completion of education or training, other than an apprenticeship education program or an industry training program, as meeting some or all of the requirements for certification under this Part; respecting other matters in accordance with any additional order-making power conferred on the Board by the regulations.
APAGA Applies
- Yes
Classification
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Chair & Member Massey, Raymond Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2025 Ministerial Order Member Anderson, Sheldon Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2024 Ministerial Order Member Boutin, Blaine Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2024 Ministerial Order Member Calver, Rob Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2024 Ministerial Order Member de Jong, Paul Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2025 Ministerial Order Member Hartigan, Caitlin Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2024 Ministerial Order Member Hartman, Ryan Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2025 Ministerial Order Member Jordi, Miriam Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2025 Ministerial Order Member Kavanagh, David Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2025 Ministerial Order Member Lindberg, Matthew Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2024 Ministerial Order Member MacCallum, Heather Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2025 Ministerial Order Member Suranyi, Nancy Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2024 Ministerial Order Member Regan, Declan Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2025 Ministerial Order Member Schneider, Chris Jul 20 2022 Jul 19 2024 Ministerial Order -
Alberta Boilers Safety Association
Alberta Boilers Safety Association
Municipal Affairs
The Alberta Boilers Safety Association is a delegated administrative organization that administers Alberta's pressure equipment safety programs under the Safety Codes Act and has the authority to enforce pressure equipment safety standards.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
- n/a
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Member Williams, Trevor Oct 01 2022 Sep 30 2025 Ministerial Order -
Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors - Council
Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors - Council
Health
Health regulatory bodies are responsible for providing direction to and regulating the practice of their members. This includes the establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics, standards of practice and the requirements for registration and continuing competence.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Austin, Alethea Apr 01 2021 Mar 31 2024 Order in Council Public Member Pelton, Patricia Feb 23 2022 May 30 2024 Order in Council Public Member Runka Owens, Ashley Jun 29 2022 Jun 28 2025 Order in Council -
Alberta College and Association of Opticians - Council
Alberta College and Association of Opticians - Council
Health
Health regulatory bodies are responsible for providing direction to and regulating the practice of their members. This includes the establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics, standards of practice and the requirements for registration and continuing competence.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Bentley, Lana Nov 26 2019 Nov 25 2022 Order in Council Public Member Ogbonna, Chin May 12 2023 May 11 2026 Order in Council Public Member Ogbonna, Chin May 12 2021 May 11 2023 Order in Council Public Member Olatona, Olatunde Apr 07 2021 Apr 06 2024 Order in Council -
Alberta College of Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologists - Council
Alberta College of Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologists - Council
Health
Health regulatory bodies are responsible for providing direction to and regulating the practice of their members. This includes the establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics, standards of practice and the requirements for registration and continuing competence.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Papirnik, Patti May 12 2021 May 11 2024 Order in Council Public Member Dhingra, Poshika Mar 29 2023 Mar 28 2026 Order in Council Public Member Koop, Robert Mar 29 2023 Mar 28 2026 Order in Council Public Member Upshaw, Doreen Jun 29 2022 Jun 28 2025 Order in Council -
Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists - Council
Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists - Council
Health
Health regulatory bodies are responsible for providing direction to and regulating the practice of their members. This includes the establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics, standards of practice and the requirements for registration and continuing competence.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Bunce, Terry Jan 20 2021 Dec 04 2023 Order in Council Public Member Georgsen, Samantha May 12 2021 May 11 2024 Order in Council Public Member Liu, John Feb 03 2021 Feb 02 2024 Order in Council Public Member Slenders, Wilma Jan 20 2021 Dec 04 2023 Order in Council -
Alberta College of Occupational Therapists - Council
Alberta College of Occupational Therapists - Council
Health
Health regulatory bodies are responsible for providing direction to and regulating the practice of their members. This includes the establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics, standards of practice and the requirements for registration and continuing competence.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Bergman, Christie May 12 2021 May 11 2024 Order in Council Public Member Smith, Thomas Apr 01 2021 Mar 31 2024 Order in Council Public Member Fitzgerald, James Jun 15 2022 Jun 14 2025 Order in Council -
Alberta College of Optometrists - Council
Alberta College of Optometrists - Council
Health
Health regulatory bodies are responsible for providing direction to and regulating the practice of their members. This includes establishing and enforcing a code of ethics, standards of practice and the requirements for registration and continuing competence.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Members Barker, Kara May 12 2021 May 11 2024 Order in Council Public Members Camplin, Rhonda May 12 2021 May 11 2024 Order in Council Public Members Chisan, Sherri Sep 29 2021 Sep 28 2023 Order in Council -
Alberta College of Paramedics - Council
Alberta College of Paramedics - Council
Health
The Council of the Alberta College of Paramedics manages and conducts the business and affairs of the College and govern the registered members of the College in accordance with the Act, the regulations and the bylaws in a manner that serves and protects the public interest.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Dyck, Tim Jun 23 2021 Jun 22 2024 Order in Council Public Member Salmon, Christopher Feb 28 2023 Dec 02 2025 Order in Council Public Member Cherry, Lynda Mar 21 2017 Mar 20 2020 Order in Council Public Member Osiberu, Tosin Feb 23 2022 Feb 22 2025 Order in Council Public Member Stephenson, Donna Jun 15 2022 Jun 14 2025 Order in Council -
Alberta College of Pharmacy - Council
Alberta College of Pharmacy - Council
Health
Health regulatory bodies are responsible for providing direction to and regulating the practice of their members. This includes the establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics, standards of practice and the requirements for registration and continuing competence.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Wachowich, Jane Jun 23 2021 Jun 22 2024 Order in Council Public Member Wyton, Carmen Sep 27 2022 Jan 21 2025 Order in Council Public Member Pfeiffer, Irene Oct 07 2020 Oct 03 2023 Order in Council Public Member Maligec, Christine May 15 2021 May 14 2024 Order in Council Public Member Manz, Deborah Apr 07 2023 Apr 06 2026 Order in Council Public Member West, Jason Aug 10 2023 Aug 09 2026 Order in Council -
Alberta College of Social Workers - Council
Alberta College of Social Workers - Council
Health
Health regulatory bodies are responsible for providing direction to and regulating the practice of their members. This includes the establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics, standards of practice and the requirements for registration and continuing competence.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Goldie, Elizabeth Aug 10 2021 Aug 09 2024 Order in Council Public Member Delfs, Laura Jun 15 2022 May 14 2024 Order in Council Public Member Liskowich, Trevor Apr 20 2022 May 14 2024 Order in Council Public Member Billy, Allen Jun 15 2022 Jun 14 2025 Order in Council Public Member Smith, Geraldine Jun 15 2022 Jun 14 2025 Order in Council Public Member Pickering, Brad Mar 14 2023 Mar 13 2026 Order in Council -
Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists - Council
Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists - Council
Health
Health regulatory bodies are responsible for providing direction to and regulating the practice of their members. This includes the establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics, standards of practice and the requirements for registration and continuing competence.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member DeVuyst, Mike Jun 23 2021 Jun 22 2024 Order in Council Public Member Dueck, Kenton Aug 10 2021 Aug 09 2024 Order in Council Public Member Zabel, Alexandra Aug 10 2021 Aug 09 2024 Order in Council Public Member Rasheed, Muhammad Jun 29 2022 Jun 28 2025 Order in Council -
Alberta Conservation Association
Alberta Conservation Association
Environment and Protected Areas
The Alberta Conservation Association is a delegated administrative organization established under the Alberta Wildlife Act to conserve and enhance Alberta's natural biological resources.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
- n/a
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method GOA Rep Member Cotterill, Sue Dec 08 2022 Letter -
Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer
Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer
Advanced Education
The Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer is an advisory agency accountable to the Minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education and, in support of Campus Alberta, responsible for providing advice and guidance regarding post-secondary admission and transfer policy.
APAGA Applies
- Yes
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method -
Alberta Dental Association and College - Council
Alberta Dental Association and College - Council
Health
Health regulatory bodies are responsible for providing direction to and regulating the practice of their members. This includes the establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics, standards of practice and the requirements for registration and continuing competence.
APAGA Applies
- No
Classification
Code of Conduct
- n/a
Mandate and Roles
- n/a
Compensation
Establishing Legislation
Position Name Appointment Date Expiry Date Appointment Method Public Member Bayrock, Terrence Sep 29 2021 Sep 28 2024 Order in Council Public Member Chipeur, Barbara Nov 26 2022 Nov 25 2025 Order in Council Public Member Crockatt, Scarlett Aug 10 2021 Aug 09 2024 Order in Council Public Member LaPerle, Shari Apr 20 2022 Nov 02 2024 Order in Council Public Member Sandie, Nickolletta Apr 20 2022 Mar 20 2023 Order in Council