A volunteer Board of Directors, composed of 13 members, is responsible for governing CCSA. The directors meet face-to-face three to four times per year.
The Governor in Council appoints the Chair and up to four additional board members may be appointed. These appointments come on the recommendation of the Minister of Health after the Minister has consulted with the Board.
The Board may appoint up to eight additional directors. These appointments come after consultations with the provincial and territorial governments and with any individuals and organization representatives. They represent the business and labour community, and professional and voluntary organizations. These organizations also have a particular interest in alcohol and drug use that the Board considers appropriate.
Board members serve a three-year term. Extensions of up to two additional terms are possible.
Board Chair
Vaughan Dowie (Ontario)
Governor-in-Council Appointee
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Curtis Clarke, PhD (British Columbia)
Governor-in-Council Appointee
Christopher Cull (Ontario)
Governor-in-Council Appointee
Scott Elliott (British Columbia)
Governor-in-Council Appointee
Anne Élizabeth Lapointe, BA (Quebec)
Governor-in-Council Appointee
Lesley Carberry, MSW (Yukon)
Member-at-Large
Linda Dabros, BA (Psychology) (Ontario)
Member-at-Large
Daniel Hogan, BPHE (Ontario)
Member-at-Large
Lakhder Malki, CPA, MBA (Alberta)
Member-at-Large
Julie Menten, MSc, JD (British Columbia)
Member-at-Large
Donald Nicholls, BCL, JD (Cree Nation)
Member-at-Large
Sandy Pitzel, BPA-HS, CSW (Saskatchewan)
Member-at-Large
John Weber, PhD (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Member-at-Large
Ex-Officio Board Members
Alexander Caudarella, MDCM CCFP AM ABAM(d), Chief Executive Officer
Greg Orencsak, Deputy Minister of Health
Tricia Geddes, Deputy Minister of Public Safety Canada
Board Alumni
The CCSA Board Alumni serves in a consulting capacity to the current CCSA Board of Directors. When called upon, members of the alumni can provide expertise, support and advice. The role of the Board Alumni also includes serving as ambassadors and advocates for CCSA.
CCSA Board Alumni membership is open to all former CCSA Board members (governor-in-council appointees, independent appointees, ex-officio and chief executive officers) who are in good standing with the Board. The selection of the Chair of Board Alumni is by appointment and the Chair serves at the pleasure of the Board.
