The CRTO Council acts like a Board of Directors. The role of the Council is to oversee the regulation of the practice of Respiratory Therapy in the public interest and to set overall policy direction for the CRTO.

Council is composed of nine Professional Council Members (elected by their peers) and at least five Public Council Members (appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council).

In addition to Council, the CRTO has statutory and non-statutory committees that support the work of the Council. The Council elects the members of the Executive Committee and the Executive Committee in turn appoints the members of the other Committees. Committees are composed of Council members and Committee appointees.

Council and Committees are supported by staff who also carry out the day-to-day operations of the CRTO.

Council Members

Lindsay Martinek, RRT (President)
Kim Morris (Vice-President)
Derek Clark – Public Member
Jeff Dionne, RRT
Shawn Jacobson, RRT
Andriy Kolos – Public Member
Christa Krause, RRT
Katherine Lalonde, RRT
Angela Miller, RRT
Kelly Munoz, RRT
Allison Peddle – Public Member
Jody Saarvala, RRT (Academic Member)
Jeffrey Schiller – Public Member
Jillian Wilson, RRT
Pappur Shankar – Public Member

CRTO Committees

Committees play a crucial role in advancing the CRTO’s mandate of regulating the respiratory therapy profession in the public interest. They support the work of the Council and help to carry out the core functions of the CRTO. The CRTO has seven (7) statutory Committees whose functions are defined under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA). The CRTO may also establish non-statutory committees such as the Finance and Audit Committee. The committees are composed of Council members and appointed Professional and Public Committee Members.

Statutory Committees

Executive Committee acts on behalf of the CRTO Council and is accountable to Council for the decisions and actions it takes. It has all the powers of Council between Council meetings except for making, amending, or revoking by-laws or regulations.

Number of meeting days per year (approx.): 4 – 6 virtual half-day meetings

Preparation time per meeting (approx.): 2 hours/meeting

Number of training days: ½ day

Members of the Executive Committee

Lindsay Martinek, RRT (President)
Kim Morris (Vice-President)
Jeff Dionne, RRT
Jody Saarvala, RRT
Derek Clark

View Executive Committee Minutes Here.

Registration Committee is responsible for developing policies and advising Council on issues related to entry‐to‐practice and registration requirements. Panels of the Registration Committee review applications referred by the Registrar when, for example, an applicant does not meet the registration requirements.

Number of meeting days per year, including panels (approx.): 10 – 12 virtual half-day meetings

Preparation time per meeting (approx.): ½ day to 1 day

Number of training days: 2 days

Members of the Registration Committee

Derek Clark – Public Member (Chair)
Christa Krause, RRT (Vice-Chair)
Tracy Bradley, RRT
Kim Morris – Public Member
Jeff Dionne, RRT
Aaron Giba, RRT
Ginny Martins, RRT
Kelly Munoz, RRT
Shawn Jacobson, RRT
Allison Peddle – Public Member
Jody Saarvala, RRT
Jeffrey Schiller – Public Member

Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee reviews complaints and reports related to the conduct of Respiratory Therapists that have been brought to the CRTO by members of the public, employers, or other healthcare providers.

Number of meeting days per year, including panels (approx.): 15 virtual half-day meetings

Preparation time per meeting (approx.): 1 day

Number of training days: 2 days

Members of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee

Kim Morris – Public Member (Chair)
Kelly Munoz, RRT (Vice-Chair)
Derek Clark – Public Member
Laura Dahmann, RRT
Robyn Harris, RRT
Andriy Kolos – Public Member
Christa Krause, RRT
Katie Lalonde, RRT
Sheena Lykke, RRT
Lindsay Martinek, RRT
Ginny Martins, RRT
Angela Miller, RRT
Travis Murphy, RRT
Pamela Robertson, RRT
Jeffrey Schiller – Public Member
Ron Southwell, RRT
Laura Van Bommel, RRT
Jillian Wilson, RRT
Aaron Giba, RRT

Discipline Committee holds hearings in cases of alleged professional misconduct or incompetence that have been referred by the Inquiries, Complaints & Reports Committee.

Number of hearings days per year: as required

Number of training days: as required

Members of the Discipline Committee

Lindsay Martinek, RRT (Chair)
Tracy Bradley, RRT (Vice-Chair)
Aaron Giba, RRT
Shawn Jacobson, RRT
Andriy Kolos – Public Member
Antonio Guglietti, RRT
Ginette Greffe-Laliberté, RRT
Jeffrey Schiller – Public Member
Jody Saarvala, RRT
Ron Southwell, RRT
Jillian Wilson, RRT
Angie Miller, RRT

Fitness to Practise Committee conducts hearings to consider a Member’s capacity to practice, for example, when a Respiratory Therapist’s physical or mental condition may be interfering with their ability to practice safely.

Number of hearings days per year: as required

Number of training days: as required

Members of the Fitness to Practise Committee

Quality Assurance Committee develops, establishes, and maintains the Professional Development Program, promoting Members’ continuing competence and quality improvement.

Number of meeting days per year, including panels (approx.): 12 virtual half-day meetings

Preparation time per meeting (approx.): ½ day

Number of training days: 1

Members of the Quality Assurance Committee

Laura Dahmann, RRT (Chair)
Jillian Wilson, RRT (Vice-Chair)
Jeff Dionne, RRT
Andriy Kolos – Public Member
Sheena Lykke, RRT
Katie Lalonde, RRT
Jeffrey Schiller – Public Member
Ron Southwell, RRT
Antonio Guglietti, RRT
Christa Krause, RRT
Travis Murphy, RRT

Patient Relations Committee is responsible for the CRTO’s Patient Relations Program, which includes the prevention of sexual abuse of patients and the administration of the Sexual Abuse Therapy and Counselling Fund. The Committee also advises Council on opportunities to enhance patient relations through, for example, training and awareness related to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

Number of meeting days per year(approx.): 2 – 3 virtual half-day meetings

Preparation time per meeting (approx.): ½ day

Number of training days: ½ day

Members of the Patient Relations Committee

Kim Morris – Public Member (Chair)
Katie Lalonde, RRT (Vice-Chair)
Tracy Bradley, RRT
Shawn Jacobson, RRT
Angela Miller, RRT
Allison Peddle – Public Member
Robyn Harris, RRT
Laura Van Bommel, RRT
Ginette Greffe-Laliberté, RRT
Antonio Guglietti, RRT
Pamela Robertson, RRT
Pappur Shankar – Public Member

Non-statutory Committees

Finance and Audit Committee provides financial oversight and makes recommendations to Council or the Executive Committee regarding financial planning, reporting, audits, and investment management.

Number of meeting days per year (approx.): 4 – 6 virtual half-day meetings

Preparation time per meeting (approx.): ½ day

Number of training days: ½ day

Members of the Finance and Audit Committee

Michelle Causton (Chair)
Jeff Dionne, RRT (Vice-Chair)
Derek Clark – Public Member
Kelly Munoz, RRT
Lindsay Martinek, RRT
Andriy Kolos – Public Member
Pappur Shankar – Public Member