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ETFO Standing Committees
The members of the ETFO Standing Committees are appointed provincially and meet during the year to carry out their assigned tasks and make recommendations to the Executive.
Committees and Terms of Reference
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  | Aboriginal Education |
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Terms of Reference
- To provide advice on the education of ETFO members about the historical experiences, cultural norms, and issues of Aboriginal People.
- To provide advice on the promotion of teaching as a career for Aboriginal People.
- To identify ways of supporting native language teachers and programs.
- To provide advice on the inclusion of Aboriginal members in all aspects of the ETFO and its programs.
- To provide advice on the promotion of Aboriginal education issues at faculties of education.
- To provide advice on the promotion of networking, leadership, and professional development for Aboriginal members and Native language teachers.
- To provide advice on the promotion of programs and initiatives designed to improve Aboriginal student achievement.
- To provide support for the ETFO portion of Education Day at the Canadian Aboriginal Festival.
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Staff Contact(s)
Diane Balanyk-McNeil |
Committee Members 2012-13
Debbie White - Peel
Tanya Leary - York Region
Ian McCallum – Simcoe County
Rosemary O'Hearn – Keewatin-Patricia
David Michael Thompson – Keewatin-Patricia
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Annual Meeting |
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Terms of Reference
- To receive nominations in writing from the General Secretary for Executive positions and to forward a list of nominees to the membership.
- To review the procedures to be used in the elections at the Annual Meeting.
- To develop a draft agenda for the Annual Meeting for the approval of the Executive.
- To receive and review resolutions submitted to the Annual Meeting and prepare the Annual Meeting Booklet for distribution to the membership.
- To prepare the Annual Meeting Workbook for distribution to the Annual Meeting.
- To review operating procedures for the Annual Meeting.
- To receive applications for the positions of assistant and poll clerk and to recommend appointments to the Executive.
- To facilitate the operation of the Annual Meeting.
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Staff Contact(s)
Jim White
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Committee Members 2012-13
Bill Edwards – Hastings-Prince Edward OT
Pamela Rogers - Hamilton-Wentworth
Chris Vert - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Lanny Fleming - Upper Grand
Amira Loney - Hastings-Prince Edward
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Anti-Racist Education |
Terms of Reference
- To identify ways to sensitize members to cultural, racial and linguistic diversity with an anti-racist focus.
- To identify ways promote teaching as a career and educational leadership opportunities for racial minorities.
- To identify issues in anti-racism, which should be addressed by the Federation.
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Staff Contact(s)
Kalpana Makan |
Committee Members 2012-13
Beverly Fiddler - Durham
Debbie Cheng - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Yoshie Matsuura - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Nicolette Marion - Greater Essex County
Charlotte Neckoway – Lakehead OT
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Arts |
Terms of Reference
- To identify issues regarding Arts education in elementary schools.
- To advise the Executive on supporting and advocating Arts initiatives in school communities.
- To provide advice on the content, delivery, and design of professional development to support members in the Arts.
- To recommend policy recommendations related to professional development and curriculum in the Arts, for consideration by the Executive and the Annual Meeting.
- To identify strategies that will strengthen the role of Arts educators and Arts education in elementary schools.
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Staff Contact(s)
Jim Giles |
Committee Members 2012-13
Mervi Salo – Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Jessica Crowley - Grand Erie
Tracy Berry - Kawartha Pine Ridge
Helen Gobby - Near North
Michelle Fenn - Kawartha Pine Ridge
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Awards |
Terms of Reference
- To recommend award recipients to the Executive.
- To examine the awards criteria and procedures and make recommendations.
- To recommend an awards budget to the Annual Meeting.
- To recommend the addition or deletion of awards to the Annual Meeting.
- To submit resolutions concerning awards to the Annual Meeting.
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Staff Contact(s)
Mark Fallis / Lorna Larmour
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Committee Members 2012-13
Kim Pearson - Waterloo Region OT
Shelley Carey - Waterloo Region
Patricia Heath - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Randy Drexler - Greater Essex County
Lee-Ann Matteau - Algoma
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Collective Bargaining |
Terms of Reference
- To recommend the content, method, and distribution of collective bargaining information developed by ETFO.
- To establish bargaining goals for ETFO locals for submission to the Representative Council for approval.
- To recommend training programs for present and future chief negotiators, presidents and collective bargaining committee members.
- To recommend programs for those involved in the implementation of the locals’ collective agreements (such as grievance officers and stewards).
- To identify bargaining resources to be developed by ETFO.
- To review the Model Agreement and recommend revisions.
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Staff Contact(s)
Sharron Raymond
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Committee Members 2012-13
Kellea Martin - Peel
David Clegg - York Region
Terry Card - Thames Valley OT
Teresa Morrison - Peel
Sonia Ellis-Seguin – Elementary Teachers of Toronto
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Disability Issues |
Terms of Reference
- To advise the Executive and recommend policy and procedures relating to disability issues.
- To advise the Executive and recommend strategies which support teachers to cope with disabling conditions both physical and mental.
- To advise the Executive on the promotion of education among ETFO members about disabilities.
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Staff Contact(s)
Adam Peer |
Committee Members 2012-13
Charlotte Hurd - Near North
Michael Baker - Upper Canada OT
Mark Carter - Niagara OT
Tommy-Vee Nelson - Ontario North East OT
Alexandra Craig - York Region
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Early Years |
Terms of Reference
- To advise the Executive on current early years issues.
- To advise the Executive and recommend strategies which promote quality early years programs.
- To advise the Executive and recommend documents and resources that impact on early years programs.
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Staff Contact(s)
Janet Miller Grant / Jane Bennett
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Committee Members 2012-13
Elizabeth Kettle - Ottawa-Carleton
Karen Beckwall - Upper Canada
Patrick Cudmore - Halton
Tamara DuFour - Hamilton-Wentworth DECE
Barbara Weaver - Ottawa-Carleton
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Education Support Personnel |
Terms of Reference
- To advise the Executive on legislation, board policies and other issues which impact ESP/PSP/DECE members.
- To advise the Executive and recommend strategies to support ESP/PSP/DECE members.
- To advise the Executive and recommend strategies which promote member participation in ETFO and its programs.
- To advise the Executive and recommend resources and programs which will support ESP/PSP/DECE members.
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Staff Contact(s)
Carolyn Walker
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Committee Members 2012-13
Elizabeth Hildebrandt - Renfrew County PSP Local
Joan Bradley - Renfrew County PSP Local
Amanda Judd - Simcoe County DECE Local
Colleen Mackin - Renfrew County ESP Local
Tammy Stoneman - Grand Erie DECE Local
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Environmental |
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Terms of Reference
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To identify ways ETFO can support green initiatives.
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To recommend action on issues related to the environment.
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To provide advice on the promotion of programs and initiatives on environmental awareness.
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To provide advice on the promotion of environmental education. |
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Staff Contact(s)
Jason Johnston |
Committee Members 2012-13
Kevin Adams - Trilium Lakelands
Leslie Blackwood – Superior-Greenstone
Michael Frankfort -York
Stephen Skoutajan – Ottawa-Carleton
Amrinder Kaur Bedi - Hamilton-Wentworth OT
(Bold indicates Chairperson)
| | French as a Second Language |
Terms of Reference
- To advise and make recommendations to the Executive on strategies, which raise awareness and sensitize ETFO and its membership about French as a Second Language (FSL) issues and French language services.
- To identify ways of supporting FSL teachers and programs.
- To promote advice on the promotion of teaching FSL as a career.
- To monitor changes in legislation and make recommendations to the Executive to communicate with the Ministry of Education and boards about FSL issues.
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Staff Contact(s)
Jennifer Mitchell / Michaela Murphy
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Committee Members 2012-13
Antonella Ciampa - Greater Essex County
Janet Robinson - Durham
Anna Rowe - Upper Canada OT
Katarina Simunovic - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Brian Abdallah - Renfrew County
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Gender Issues |
Terms of Reference
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Staff Contact(s)
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Committee Members 2011-12
Inactive for 2012-2013
| | Human Rights |
Terms of Reference
- To identify and recommend strategies to assist ETFO, its locals and members in promoting awareness of and respect for human rights issues.
- To identify ways of promoting teaching as a career for members of groups currently under-represented in the profession.
- To identify ways of promoting greater participation of members who belong to equity-seeking groups in all areas of ETFO.
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Staff Contact(s)
Kelly Hayes / Carol Zavitz |
Committee Members 2012-13
Matthew Carroll - Rainbow
Ryan Geick - Renfrew County OT
Donna Howey - Grand Erie
Lorna Evans Afolabi - Ottawa-Carleton
Constance Marsh - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Intermediate Division |
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Terms of Reference
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To advise the Executive on current issues affecting intermediate division teachers.
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To advise the Executive and recommend strategies to respond to emerging trends and patterns in the education of students in the intermediate division.
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To advise the Executive and recommend strategies on the promotion of quality teaching and learning in the intermediate grades. |
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Staff Contact(s)
Joanne Myers |
Committee Members 2012-13
Karen Cox - Peel
Marla Adamson Barber - Algoma
Philomena Bonis – Waterloo Region
Kim Ryckman - Avon Maitland OT
Shelly Vohra – Peel
(Bold indicates Chairperson)
| | International Assistance |
Terms of Reference
- To select candidates for Project Overseas for recommendation to the Executive.
- To advise the Executive on the promotion of member participation in Project Overseas and international work.
- To advise the Executive and recommend budget allocations for Project Overseas.
- To advise the Executive and make recommendations on the budget for other international education assistance programs and initiatives.
- To advise the Executive and recommend policy on ETFO’s participation in international development.
- To advise the Executive and make recommendations on international development activities of CTF, EI, and other organizations.
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Staff Contact(s)
Mary Morison
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Committee Members 2012-13
Hilda Postenka - Lakehead
Carrie Schoemer - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Julie Stanley - Bluewater
Bonnie Grossman - Toronto OT
Steve Wright - Thames Valley
Nitsa Diakoloukas - Peel
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender |
Terms of Reference
- To provide advice on the education of ETFO members about the histories and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, and the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members.
- To advise and make recommendations to the Executive of strategies which raise awareness and sensitize ETFO and its membership about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues.
- To identify and recommend ways of supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members at the provincial and local levels.
- To recommend strategies and resources which address homophobia and heterosexism.
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Staff Contact(s)
Valerie Dugale
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Committee Members 2012-13
Ron Vine - Hamilton-Wentworth OT
Sheri Birch - Simcoe County
Lauren Chapple - Durham
Kara Dean - York Region OT
Helen Victoros - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Men's Focus |
Terms of Reference
- To provide advice to the Executive on developing policies, procedures, and initiatives relating to males in elementary education.
- To advise the Executive on ways to support the role of males as educators.
- To discuss issues pertaining to male educators.
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Staff Contact(s)
Jerry Dequetteville |
Committee Members 2012-13
Tom Veenstra - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Kent Cleland - Avon Maitland OT
Angelo Mouratidis - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Neil McClung- Peel
Otto Wevers – Elementary Teachers of Toronto
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | New Members |
Terms of Reference
- To advise the Executive on the perspective of new members on Federation initiatives.
- To advise the Executive and recommend strategies which support members new to the education profession and the Federation.
- To advise the Executive and recommend ways to encourage new members to become involved in the Federation.
- To advise the Executive and recommend strategies to educate new members on their role and responsibilities as members of the Federation.
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Staff Contact(s)
Joanne Languay |
Committee Members 2012-13
Sarah Son - Waterloo Region OT
Sabrina Ramnanan - Toronto OT
Meaghan Storey - Ontario North East OT
David Berger - Kawartha Pine Ridge
Lisa Taylor - Upper Grand
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Occasional Teacher |
Terms of Reference
- To advise the Executive on the perspective of occasional teachers on Federation initiatives.
- To advise the Executive on legislation, board policies and other issues which impact occasional teachers.
- To advise the Executive and recommend strategies which support members who are occasional teachers.
- To advise the Executive and recommend ways to encourage occasional teachers to become involved in the Federation.
- To advise the Executive and recommend programs and resources which will support occasional teachers.
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Staff Contact(s)
Mark Hachmer
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Committee Members 2012-13
Marion Mutton - Toronto OT
Tracy Blodgett - Trillium Lakelands OT
Aileen Gale - Limestone OT
Dave Livingston - Ontario North East OT
Oksana Stock - Hastings-Prince Edward OT
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Occupational Health and Safety |
Terms of Reference
- To advise and make recommendations to the Executive on health and safety issues.
- To make recommendations to the Executive to raise member awareness of health and safety issues in schools.
- To provide advice on the promotion of member participation in health and safety training.
- To provide assistance to health and safety representatives who sit on joint occupational health and safety committees.
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Staff Contact(s)
Valence Young
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Committee Members 2012-13
Lee-Anne Feltham - Ottawa-Carleton
Laurel Liddicoat-Newton - Lambton Kent
Michael Martin - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Heike Schiller - Upper Grand
Jason Surgent – Hastings-Prince Edward
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Pension |
Terms of Reference
- To study pension and related issues that impact on active and retired members of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) and the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).
- To study the communication of pension information to ETFO members.
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Staff Contact(s)
Jennifer Mitchell
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Committee Members 2012-13
Kent Clark - Durham
Ken Gee - Limestone OT
Ixchel Maria Bennett - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Rian Fortier - Greater Essex County
Greg Weiler - Waterloo Region
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Political Action |
Terms of Reference
- To advise the Executive and recommend strategies to enhance the profile of political issues within the Federation.
- To advise the Executive and recommend strategies that will foster and encourage greater political involvement by ETFO members.
- To advise the Executive and recommend strategies which respond to issues at all levels of government.
- To advise the Executive and make recommendations regarding ETFO’s participation at meetings and conventions of political parties.
- To advise the Executive and make recommendations regarding the policies of political parties and other organizations interested in education.
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Staff Contact(s)
Vivian McCaffrey
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Committee Members 2012-13
Amanda Hardy - Peel
Chris Brouillard-Coyle - Greater Essex County
Susanne Marquardt - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Fransesca Alfano - Hamilton-Wentworth
Craig Smith - Thames Valley
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Professional Development/Curriculum |
Terms of Reference
- To advice the Executive and recommend policy related to professional development and curriculum.
- To advise the Executive and recommend initiatives for members of the Federation related to professional development and curriculum.
- To advise the Executive and recommend content, delivery and design of Federation professional development and curriculum programs.
- To advise the Executive on matters relating to the professional development work of the committee.
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Staff Contact(s)
Ruth Dawson |
Committee Members 2012-13
Shannon Bailey - Keewatin-Patricia
Diane Dempsey - Thames Valley
Stan Hallman-Chong - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Donna Chapman - Toronto OT
Serena Lynn Yersh - Halton
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Professional Relations and Discipline |
Terms of Reference
- To advise the Executive and recommend programs to educate, assist and inform members about the prevention of professional difficulties and how to respond when dealing with professional concerns.
- To act in accordance with the disciplinary procedures for alleged violations of Article VI: Code of Professional Conduct of the ETFO Constitution.
- To advise the Executive and make recommendations on matters that impact on the professional lives of members.
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Staff Contact(s)
Sharon O'Halloran
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Committee Members 2012-13
Patti Monteith - Waterloo Region
Steve Colliver - Trillium Lakelands
Janet Bigham - Simcoe County
Shelly Jan - Peel OT
Nicole Mitchell - Algoma
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Special Education |
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Terms of Reference
- To advise the Executive on special education issues and their impact on members.
- To provide advice on the promotion of the education of students with special needs.
- To provide advice on the content, delivery, and design of special education programs.
- To review policy, procedures, and legislation related to special education and make recommendations to the Executive.
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Staff Contact(s)
Nancy Baldree |
Committee Members 2012-13
Lori Ridley-Whyte – Ontario North East
Virginia Vibert, Upper Canada
Darrell Kuwabara - Waterloo Region
Laurie Menard – Waterloo Region
Heather Methvan - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
(Bold indicates Chairperson)
| | Status of Women |
Terms of Reference
- To advise the Executive on ways of enhancing the status of women in the teaching profession and in society.
- To advise the Executive on ways of enhancing the profile of local ETFO status of women committees.
- To advise the Executive on the training and provision of support for local status of women chairpersons.
- To develop policy recommendations for the Executive and the Annual Meeting to assist locals to establish policies within district school boards that are relevant to women’s issues.
- To provide advice on the content, delivery, and design of status of women programs for locals.
- To make recommendations to the Executive for possible action on issues related to the status of women.
- To make recommendations to the Executive on outreach to community-based women’s organizations.
- To advise the Executive on how to include women members in all aspects of ETFO's organization and programs.
- To advise the Executive on how to promote opportunities for networking, leadership, and professional development for women members.
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Staff Contact(s)
Jane Bennett
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Committee Members 2012-13
Sirkku Meldrum - Durham
Andrea Barker - Ottawa-Carleton
Maria Mesburis - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Safia Saleh - Peel
Marcia M. Thompson - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
(Bold indicates Chairperson) | | Teacher Education/Faculty Liaison |
Terms of Reference
- To provide advice on the promotion of the role of the Federation in pre-service education.
- To facilitate the entry of new graduates into the profession.
- To monitor the activities of the College of Teachers and other organizations as they relate to teacher education.
- To communicate to faculties of education trends impacting on the profession.
- To ensure that teacher candidates are made aware of professional ethics and teachers’ rights and responsibilities during their pre-service year.
Committee members will:
- Liaise with other OTF affiliates as members of the Teacher Education Liaison Committee (TELC) at a faculty of education.
- Organize the ETFO Federation Day at a faculty of education.
- Chair the TELC at a faculty of education on a rotational basis as determined by OTF.
- Participate on the OTF Teacher Education Committee in the capacity of Chair of the TELC at a faculty of education.
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Staff Contact(s)
Anne Rodrigue
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Committee Members 2012-13
Tim Cunningham - Peel
Terri Beck – Niagara
Karlo Cabrera - Elementary Teachers of Toronto
Marsha Jones - Kawartha Pine Ridge OT
Gina Marcon - Greater Essex County
Iris Maxwell - Lakehead
Frank McCavitt - Thames Valley
Charlotte McMaster – Limestone
Calvin Makela - Rainbow
Judy Perkes - Waterloo Region
Michelle Passmore - Near North
Brad Strong - Ottawa-Carleton
John Whitman – Durham
(Bold indicates Chairperson)
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