Governance

Our Board of Directors is made up of one representative from each of our member jurisdictions. They’re responsible for providing oversight and strategic direction.

Board members ensure our work stays aligned with the priorities of public drug plans and the health systems they serve. They carry out this work through 3 committees:

Audit and finance

Reviews and supports the pCPA’s financial affairs, including policies, the annual budget, and financial statements.

CEO evaluation and succession planning

Develops, oversees, and evaluates the work of the chief executive officer (CEO).

Governance

Ensures efficient and effective governance of the pCPA.

Board of Directors

Alberta

Kierstin Kashuba

Acting Assistant Deputy Minister
Pharmaceutical and Supplementary Benefits

Bio

Kierstin Kashuba

British Columbia

Ian Rongve

Assistant Deputy Minister
Pharmaceutical, Laboratory, and Blood Services Division

Bio

Ian Rongve

Manitoba

Robert Shaffer (Chair)

Assistant Deputy Minister 
Insurance Division, Manitoba Health

Bio
 

Robert Shaffer

New Brunswick

Frédéric Finn

Associate Deputy Minister
Department of Health

Bio

Frédéric Finn

Newfoundland and Labrador

Pam Barnes (Vice-chair)

Director
Drug Programs and Services

Bio

Pam Barnes

Northwest Territories

Luke Spooner

Senior Project Manager
Pharmaceutical Management

Bio

Luke Spooner

Nova Scotia

Geoff Gatien

Associate Deputy Minister
Nova Scotia Ministry of Health and Wellness

Bio

Geoff Gatien

Nunavut

Carmine Nieuwstraten

Senior Executive Director
Department of Health

Bio

Carmine Nieuwstraten

Ontario

Patrick Dicerni

Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Programs and Delivery Division

Bio

Patrick Dicerni

Prince Edward Island

Trevor Paynter

Director
Pharmaceutical Services, Department of Health and Wellness

Bio

Trevor J. Paynter

Québec

Dominic Bélanger

Director
Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drugs Directorate

Bio

Dominic Bélanger

Saskatchewan

Chad Ryan

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

Bio

Chad Ryan

Yukon

Prev Naidoo

Manager
Extended Benefits and Pharmaceutical Programs

Bio

Prev Naidoo

Federal

Karen Fortin

Executive Director of Pharmacy Policy
Non-Insured Health Benefits

Bio

Karen Fortin