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February 2024 CMLTO Board Meeting Highlights

04 March 2024

Board Highlights 

The CMLTO Board took the following actions at its meeting on February 15, 2024:

  • Approved the Minutes of the December 11 & 12, 2023 CMLTO Board Meetings
  • Approved the monitoring reports from the following Statutory Committees:
    • Executive Committee
    • Inquiries, Reports and Complaints Committee
  • Accepted the 2023 Board Chair's Incidental Briefing Report
  • Accepted the 2024 Board Chair's Incidental Briefing Report
  • Accepted the Academic Member's Incidental Briefing Report
  • Accepted an Incidental Report from a Committee Member Attending an External Event: HPRO Discipline Workshop Basic – M. Basiri
  • Accepted a Board Mentor Program Report to Board (GP IV-130) / S. Saini
  • Accepted the Board Governance Scorecard – (Q4) 2023
  • Approved the Composition of the 2023 CMLTO Statutory Committees
  • Approved the 2024 CMLTO Integrated Board Strategic Agenda/Work Plan
  • Participated in the following Orientation Sessions:
    • Overview of:
      • CMLTO Organization
      • CMLTO Strategic Framework 2024-2027
      • CMLTO Key Strategic Priorities
    • Background, Genesis, and Rationale of the CMLTO 2024-2027 Ends Policies
    • CMLTO Governance Approach: Policy Governance Framework / System Module 1 – The Rationale and Principles of Policy Governance: Part I
    • History & Rationale to Pursue Regulation of Medical Laboratory Assistants and Technicians in Ontario
      •  
        • Legal Perspectives of Regulation 
        • Board Member's Role & Responsibilities
        • Trends in Health Regulation
    • Provincial Policy Directions and Impacts on Health Regulation
The CMLTO Board took the following actions at its meeting on February 16, 2024:
  • Recognized the departing CMLTO Consultant: Dr. Ian Thurston, IT Consultant
  • Participated in the following Orientation Sessions:
    • CMLTO Governance Approach: Policy Governance Framework / System Module 1 – The Rationale and Principles of Policy Governance: Part II
    • Board Policy Champion Role and Duties
  • Reviewed and approved amendments to four Governance Process Policies:
    • GP IV-01 Governance Philosophy / Approach Policy – Special Review
    • GP IV-20.06 Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports Committee Terms of Reference Policy – Regular Review
    • GP IV-20.07 Discipline Committee Terms of Reference Policy – Regular Review
    • GP IV-20.12 Registration Committee Terms of Reference Policy – Regular Review
    • GP IV-60 Board Policy Champion Policy – Regular Review
  • Approved a new Governance Process Policy:
    • GP IV-01.05 CMLTO Board Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice Policy – New Policy
  • Reviewed and approved amendments to two Executive Limitations Policies:
    • EL II-11 Financial Condition Policy – Regular Review
    • EL II-70 Intellectual Property Policy – Regular Review
  • Participated in the following Orientation Session:
    • CMLTO Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice: Principles and Rationale
  • Approved the Registrar & CEO's Executive Limitations Monitoring Reports re:
    • EL II-11 Financial Condition Policy
    • EL II-70 Intellectual Property Policy
  • Accepted the Registrar & CEO's Incidental/Environmental Scan Report
  • Received an update on the Completion of Registrar & CEO Performance Evaluation Process and Compensation (December 2022 – December 2023)

Call for Nominations for Election to the 2025 CMLTO Board of Directors

28 February 2024

Have you considered acting as the voice of the public in Ontario and making a differece in the regulation of the profession?

If you are a medical laboratory technologist (MLT), who has a passion to serve the public and promote public safety, the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is inviting you to take a vital role in the regulation of the profession in the public interest by joining its Board of Directors!

The CMLTO protects the public's right to safe, competent, ethical health care by regulating the profession of medical laboratory technology in the interest of the public in Ontario.

As self-regulated professionals, MLTs have the opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of the profession in Ontario.

CMLTO Board Members have a direct voice in setting the strategic direction of the College to fulfill its statutory mandate: "To serve and protect the public in Ontario".

The CMLTO is now accepting nominations from eligible Registrants in the following electoral districts to serve on its Board of Directors:


REGULAR ELECTION: 

District 1 – South-West Region Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027
District 3 – Metropolitan Toronto Region Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027
District 5 – East Region Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027
District 6 – North-East Region Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027
District 7 – North-West Region Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027


The CMLTO Board Elections Information Guide is intended to encourage all MLTs in Ontario, who are interested in offering their wealth of knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm in pursuit of public protection, to consider putting their names forward to become a CMLTO Board Member.

The deadline for the election nomination forms to be received by the CMLTO is
Friday, May 31, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are a priority for the CMLTO.

Therefore, applications from all equity deserving groups in Ontario are encouraged to optimize the richness of diversity in the CMLTO Board composition and decisions.

Do you have more questions? Please contact us!
executiveoffice@cmlto.com

Highlights from CMLTO Board Meeting on December 11 and 12, 2023

27 December 2023

The CMLTO Board took the following actions at its meeting on December 11, 2023:
  • Reviewed the results of the 2023 Board Effectiveness Self-Evaluation Feedback
  • Approved the Minutes of the September 14 & 15, 2023 CMLTO Board Meetings
  • Approved the monitoring reports from the following Statutory Committees:
    • Inquiries, Complaints & Reports Committee
    • Registration Committee
    • Quality Assurance Committee
    • Patient Relations Committee
  • Accepted the Board Chair's Incidental Briefing Report
  • Accepted the Academic Member's Incidental Briefing Report
  • Accepted the Board Governance Scorecard – (Q3) 2023
  • Received an update on CMLTO Governance Modernization Plan
  • Received an update on Reflection of Public Interest in Regulatory & Governance
  • Received an update on the CMLTO By-Law Gap Analysis
  • Incidental Reports from three Board and Committee Members who attended External Events (HPRO Discipline Orientation Sessions, Govern for Impact Conference)
  • Received the Board Mentor Program Report from P. McLeman
  • Accepted the Registrar & CEO's Report on Nominations for 2024 Board Officer Positions
  • Elected the 2024 CMLTO Board Officers
    • Karen Persad- 2024 CMLTO Board Chair
    • Helen Meaney- 2024 CMLTO Board Vice Chair, Professional
    • Walter Hewus- 2024 CMLTO Board Vice Chair, Public
  • Approved the proposed amendments to the CMLTO By-Law regarding Emergency Class of Registration
  • Approved the Registrar & CEO's High Level Ends Monitoring Reports re:
    • High Level Ends Policy 1 – Public Trust in Health Professions Regulation
    • High Level Ends Policy 2 – Accountable Professionals
    • High Level Ends Policy 3 – Effective Regulation with the Health System: Updated from the September Board Meeting
  • Approved the Registrar & CEO's Executive Limitations Monitoring Report re:
    • EL II-9 Investment Policy
    • EL II-11 Financial Condition Policy
    • EL II-20 Signing Authority / Authorization of Expenditures Policy
    • EL II-45 Communications & Support to Board Policy
  • Received an update on EL II-10 Financial Planning and Budget Cycle Policy – Revised 2024 CMLTO Budget
  • Provided feedback to the Registrar & CEO regarding High Level Ends and Executive Limitations Policies monitored at the December meeting
  • Accepted the Registrar & CEO's Incidental/Environmental Scan Report
  • Received the Registrar & CEO Performance Appraisal Self-Assessment Presentation
  • Received an orientation on Registrar & CEO 2023 Performance Evaluation Planning
The CMLTO Board took the following actions at its meeting on December 12, 2023:
  • Participated in an orientation session on CMLTO Governance Approach: Policy Governance Framework / System Module 5 – Board Leader Character and the Dynamic/ Culture of the Board
  • Approved the CMLTO Board Competency Framework and Profile
  • Received a presentation on Assessment of Quality for Alternative Education
  • Received an Update on rationale and current strategies to achieve regulation of medical laboratory assistants and technicians in Ontario
  • Received a presentation on CAMLPR Gateway & Flexible Pathways Projects
  • Approved the Registrar & CEO 2024 Ends Interpretation
  • Had a discussion on Part 1 Planning: 2024 Integrated Board Strategic Agenda and Board Goals
  • Reviewed and approved amendments to four Governance Process Policies: 
    • GP IV-20.05 Executive Committee Terms of Reference and Mandate Policy
    • GP IV-120 Board Member Attendance at External Events Policy
    • GP IV-135 Disclosure of Information Policy
    • GP IV-141 Organization Designated to Approve a Course of Study in Medical Laboratory Technology for CMLTO Registration Policy
  • Approved the Board Monitoring Report re the Board's compliance with:
    • GP IV-16 Guidelines for Academic Member/Role Description Policy
    • GP IV-80 Board Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Conflict of Interest Policy
    • BSR III-25 Registrar & CEO Compensation Program Policy
    • BSR III-25.05 Registrar & CEO Compensation Program: Structure and Administration Policy
  • Recognized Departing Board Member, John Kurvink

CMLTO REGISTRATION RENEWAL FOR 2024

07 December 2023

The CMLTO's Annual Registration Renewal for 2024 began on November 1, 2023. Renewal notices were sent by email and post mail to all CMLTO registrants this past October.

All Medical Laboratory Technologists registered in Ontario must renew their CMLTO registration online by December 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

To complete the renewal process, follow this link and carefully read the instructions here

Information regarding registration renewal is available at www.cmlto.com. If you have any questions, please contact the Registration department at registration@cmlto.com.

CMLTO Resources for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse

27 November 2023

The CMLTO acknowledges the vast and devastating impacts of sexual violence. For example, sexual violence impacts 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 8 men in Ontario alone. Unfortunately, the healthcare space is not exempt from sexual misconduct and violence.

As part of its mandate to protect the public, the CMLTO has developed and compiled extensive resources for both members of the public and Medical Laboratory Technologists to provide educational tools and resources about sexual abuse within the medical laboratory space. These resources include:

In addition, the CMLTO Patient Relations Committee has developed a policy on the administration of funds for therapy and counselling, which you can access here.

We invite you to consult these resources for a holistic understanding of how the CMLTO proactively protects the public through educating and supporting registrants practice. If you or anyone you know requires support because of sexual abuse, we invite you to visit the Government of Ontario website for more information about Sexual Violence itself, who is most impacted, and where to get help: Sexual violence | Ontario.ca

Regulatory amendments make way for 2 additional CMLTO Registration Pathways

17 November 2023

Following amendments made to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Medical Laboratory Technology Act, 1991, two potential pathways for CMLTO registration were created: the As of Right registration pathway, and the Emergency registration pathway.

The As of Right registration pathway was created to expedite the registration process for interjurisdictional practitioners (i.e., individuals practising as MLTs in another regulated province). These applicants must be registered as Practising, be in good standing with their current regulatory college, and may only work in limited practice settings. Interjurisdictional practitioners are exempt from the restricted title provision which requires MLTs to first be registered with the CMLTO prior to holding themselves out as or working as an MLT.

The following conditions must be met in order to apply for the As of Right registration pathway:

  1. They will be employed by an Ontario public hospital, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, or a long-term care home
  2. They have completed the CMLTO online application process, including payment of the Application Assessment Fee
  3. They have obtained Professional Liability Insurance (PLI), which covers the services that they will provide in Ontario prior to practising. For more information on the CMLTO's Professional Liability Insurance requirements, click here.
  4. Lastly, As of Right applicants are required to complete the CMLTO registration process by providing supporting documents within six months. These documents must be submitted in accordance with the CMLTO Submission Guideline, which you can access here / ici
Employers are required to notify the College when they hire individuals identifying themselves as "As of Right" applicants. Employers are responsible for verifying that their employee meets the registration requirements related to conduct with the regulatory body they are currently registered with.

Interjurisdictional practitioners and employers are strongly encouraged to refer to the Ontario Ministry of Health Guidance Document, which can be found here.

The Emergency registration pathway was created as a result of Bill 106 (the Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Act, 2022), which can be found here. This bill came into effect in 2022, and made amendments to the Health Professions Procedural Code (find here) under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (find here).

The Emergency registration pathway was enacted in August of 2023 to allow for the registration of applicants in situations where the normal CMLTO registration processes are significantly interrupted.

Information about which authorities can request or open the emergency class of registration for issuance and renewal are outlined in legislation:

"The Minister must have requested the College to initiate registrations under this class based on the Minister's opinion that emergency circumstances call for it, or the Council must have determined, after taking into account all of the relevant circumstances that impact the ability of applicants to meet the ordinary registration requirements, that there are emergency circumstances, and that it is in the public
interest that the College issue emergency certificates of registration."

The College will notify the public, applicants, and the Ministry of Health when an emergency occurs and the Emergency Class of Registration is available for the issuance and renewal through updates to its website.

A copy of the CMLTO Registration Committee Policy on the Emergency Class of Registration can be found here, with a copy in French available here.

CMLTO staff hosted an informative and engaging webinar on these registration pathways and other registration initiatives. A recording of this webinar is available here. You are also able to access a transcript of the webinar in English. A French copy of the transcript is available here

If you have any questions about these new registration pathways, please contact our Registration Department at registration@cmlto.com.

CAMLPR Survey Invitation: Entry-level Field-of-Practice MLT Competencies

02 November 2023

On behalf of the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR), the CMLTO invites you to provide feedback via survey on entry-level field-of-practice competency profiles for MLTs.

CAMPLR has taken the initiative to further define the practice of MLTs within Canada. The goal of the Flexible Pathways to Registration for Medical Laboratory Technologists project, funded by the Government of Canada, is to implement registration for each field of practice where jurisdictional legislation permits. Future MLT registrants would have fields of practice designated on their registration, allowing them of the distinctive skills and knowledge required in each area of MLT practice.

Field-of-practice registration is designed to enhance the efficiency of registering new members to the MLT workforce. This approach will create pathways for internationally educated MLTs and individuals from non-traditional backgrounds to integrate into the Canadian healthcare system more smoothly.

The development of comprehensive entry-level competency profiles for each field of practice is an essential step in this project. These profiles describe the competencies that an MLT should possess to practice safely and effectively within their respective fields of practice upon their first day of practice as an MLT (i.e., entry-level).

Survey participation involves providing input into the draft entry-level competency profiles for one of the following proposed fields of practice: clinical chemistry, hematology, clinical microbiology, transfusion science, histology, gynecologic cytology, non-gynecologic cytology, cytogenetics, or molecular diagnostics.

The survey should take around 25 minutes to complete. You have the option to save and continue later at your convenience. Kindly complete the survey by Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

To access more details about the project along with the survey, please click here

Call for Non-Board Committee Members (NBCMs) - APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV 10, 2023

30 October 2023

CALL FOR NON-BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS (NBCMs)
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario (CMLTO) has the statutory duty to serve and protect the public by regulating the practice of medical laboratory technology in Ontario.

The Board of Directors is the CMLTO's governing body which is composed of elected and appointed members, who collectively have the authority and accountability for the overall outcomes of the College.

CMLTO Statutory Committees
The CMLTO Board of Directors conducts its various regulatory responsibilities through the following 7 (seven) statutory committees established by Section 10 (1) of the Health Professions Procedural Code being Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), 1991:

1. Executive Committee,
2. Registration Committee,
3. Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC),
4. Discipline Committee,
5. Fitness to Practise Committee,
6. Quality Assurance Committee, and
7. Patient Relations Committee.

Roles and Mandates of the CMLTO Statutory Committees
The CMLTO statutory committees, which perform the functions set out in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), 1991, Medical Laboratory Technology Act, 1991, and the CMLTO By-Law, are composed of Professional and Public Board Members, and Non-Board Committee Members, with the exception of the Executive Committee.

Please click here to learn more about the roles and mandates of the CMLTO Statutory Committees.

Time Commitment and Renumeration
The number of committee meetings held per year and the time commitment for each committee vary depending on the statutory committee.

Non-Board Committee Members are compensated for their time commitment and reimbursed for their expenses in accordance with the Ministry of Health Renumeration Framework for Public Appointees to the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies (Colleges) under the RHPA.

Appointment of Non-Board Committee Members
The CMLTO Board of Directors, after considering the committee compositions proposed by the Executive Committee, appoints the members of the Committees at its first regular meeting of the year.

The term of a Committee Member is one (1) year commencing immediately after the appointment takes place and expiring when a new Committee Member's term of office begins in accordance with the CMLTO By-Law.

Non-Board Committee Member Application Process
Registrants, who are eligible for appointment to a Statutory Committee as a Non-Board Committee Member pursuant to the CMLTO By-Law / Section 5.4 Committee Appointments, are invited to bring their valuable knowledge, skills and expertise to contribute to both public protection and the long-term growth of the MLT profession.

The applicants should submit the following documents to executiveoffice@cmlto.com by 4:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, November 10, 2023:

1. A letter of interest to serve as a Non-Board Committee Member, and
2. Current Curriculum Vitae.

For further information, please send an email to executiveoffice@cmlto.com.

BOARD HIGHLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER 14 & 15 2023

04 October 2023

The CMLTO Board of Directors met on September 14 & 15 2023 via Zoom. A few highlights from the meetings include:

Validation of CMLTO Ends (Critical Outcomes) Policies for 2024 to 2026/2027
The CMLTO serves the public interest through achievement of the CMLTO Critical Outcomes/Ends Policies, which are developed by the Board of Directors to ensure safe medical laboratory technology practice and high-quality healthcare in Ontario.

The CMLTO Board regularly monitors the achievement of its Ends (Critical Outcomes) Policies through the monitoring reports presented to the Board of Directors, which include data/evidence to demonstrate progress toward achievement of the Ends Policies.

The current Ends Policy direction provided by the CMLTO Board covered the period from 2019 to 2023. At its September meeting, the CMLTO Board approved the CMLTO Ends (Critical Outcomes) Policies for 2024 to 2026 / 2027.

Please click here to review the CMLTO Ends (Critical Outcomes) Policies for 2024 to 2026 / 2027.

CMLTO By-Law: Special Review for Emergency Class Registration
The Health Professions Procedural Code set out in Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (Section 16.3 "Emergency Classes of Registration") mandates all Health Regulatory Colleges to establish a new emergency class of registration.

At its meeting on April 20, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the amendments to the CMLTO's registration requirements, which are defined Ontario Regulation 207/94 (Part 1 – Registration) under the Medical Laboratory Technology Act, 1991. The amendments to the CMLTO Registration Regulation were enacted by the Ministry of Health in August 2023.

At its September meeting, the CMLTO Board approved the proposed amendments to the CMLTO By-Law regarding Emergency Class of Registration and circulation of these revisions to CMLTO Registrants for a minimum of sixty (60) days. Any input received from this consultation will be considered prior to the approval of the revised CMLTO By-Law.

Approval of Two New Board Policies
The CMLTO Board of Directors not only regularly reviews its By-Law and policies to ensure that all CMLTO governance documents are in alignment, current and transparent, but also conducts an ongoing gap analysis to ensure that its By-Law and policies accurately reflect the the direction of the College, match its mission, goals of governance and current legislation in pursuit of public interest.

To that end, the CMLTO Board of Directors approved two new Board Policies at its September meeting:

  1. New Governance Process Policy:
    (GP IV-170) Emergency Class of Registration Policy.
    (GP IV-170) Emergency Class of Registration Policy is intended to guide the CMLTO Board of Directors in enabling and expediting emergency registration under extraordinary circumstances, which warrant regulatory intervention, pursuant to the CMLTO classes of certificate of registration and registration requirements as outlined in Ontario Regulation 207/94 (Part 1 – Registration) under the Medical Laboratory Technology Act, 1991.
  2. New Executive Limitations Policy:
    (EL II-12) Financial Audit and External Auditors Policy
    (EL II-12) Financial Audit and Auditors Policy, which outlines the Board's executive risk boundaries for the Registrar and CEO with regards to financial audit and audit related matters, serves as the principal guidance document for the conduct of the financial audit by external auditors and a framework for the assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the external auditor.
Modifications to the Board Monitoring or Registrar and CEO Process
The CMLTO Board regularly monitors the achievement of its Ends (Critical Outcomes) Policy and compliance with its Executive Limitations Policies through the monitoring reports presented to the Board of Directors by the Registrar and CEO.

The Registrar and CEO Ends and Executive Limitations Policy monitoring reports, which are intended to provide the Board of Directors with data and evidence to assist it with Registrar & CEO performance assessment, and hence, considered to be a confidential human resources matter, have always been presented to the Board of Directors in closed meetings in accordance with Section 7(2)(d) of the Health Professions Procedural Code, being Schedule 2 of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991.

The CMLTO Board is committed to transparency and accountability and supports disclosure of information pertaining to results and progress on Ends (Critical Outcomes) Policy achievement and compliance with the Executive Limitations Policies publicly in pursuit of public interest, even though this information is also used for the assessment of the Registrar and CEO performance.

Therefore, moving forward, Registrar and CEO Ends and Executive Limitations monitoring reports will be presented to the Board of Directors in open Board meetings to demonstrate progress on achievement of Ends (Critical Outcomes) Policies and compliance with Executive Limitations Policies in pursuit of transparency and accountability.

Please click here for further information on the other actions taken by the Board of Directors at its September meeting.

Next CMLTO Board Meetings
The next CMLTO Board meetings will be held on December 11 & 12, 2023.

THE RESULTS OF THE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO THE 2024 CMLTO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

04 October 2023

THE RESULTS OF THE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO THE 2024 CMLTO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Exciting news! The CMLTO will have a full complement of Board Members in 2024, marking the first time since 2011.

In 2023, the CMLTO adopted a refreshed approach to its Board Elections, aiming to proactively prevent and address vacancies in Board Member positions in the electoral districts, specifically the Northern electoral districts, which have been vacant for a considerable period of time.

As a result of the approach, which was designed to ensure representation of the public interest across all Electoral Districts in the regulation of the profession and the strategic direction of the College, all current and upcoming vacancies on the CMLTO Board of Directors have been successfully filled.

We are pleased to announce that, after a decade, the CMLTO will have a full complement of Board Members again in 2024.

The results of the Call for Nominations for Election to the 2024 CMLTO Board of Directors are as follows:

FIRST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO THE 2024 CMLTO BOARD (Deadline: May 26, 2023)

Pursuant to the CMLTO By-Law / Section 4.4 Election of Board Members, a Call for Nominations for Election to the 2024 CMLTO Board was published in FOCUS and posted on the CMLTO website for the following Electoral Districts:

Regular Election:
District 2
– Central West Region   Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026
District 4 – Central East Region    Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026

By-Election:
District 2 – Central West Region    Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025
District 6 – North-East Region       Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
District 7 – North-West Region      Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

Results of the First Call for Nominations:
Electoral District 2 – Central West Region
(Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026)
No nominations were received.

Electoral District 2 – Central West Region
(Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025)
No nominations were received.

Electoral District 4 – Central East Region

(Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026)
Two nominations were received. An online election for the professional CMLTO Board Member position on the Board of Directors in Electoral District 4 – Central East Region started on August 25, 2023, and ended on September 29, 2023.

George Broukhanski is declared elected for a three-year (3) term on the CMLTO Board of Directors commencing January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2026. George has been serving on the CMLTO Board of Directors as a Professional Board Member since January 1, 2018.

Electoral District 6 – North-East Region
(Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024)
One nomination was received. Jessica McBane is declared elected to the CMLTO Board of Directors by acclamation for the term: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.

Electoral District 7 – North-West Region
(Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024)
One nomination was received. The candidate was deemed ineligible to stand for election pursuant to the CMLTO By-Law / Section 4.4.5.1 Eligibility to Stand for Election.

SECOND CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO THE 2024 CMLTO BOARD
(Deadline: July 21, 2023)
In accordance with the CMLTO By-Law / Section 4.4 Election of Board Members, a second Call for Nominations for Election to the 2024 CMLTO Board was published in FOCUS and posted on the CMLTO website for the following Electoral Districts, which remained vacant during the first nomination cycle:

BY-ELECTION:
District 2 –
Central West Region     Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025
District 2 – Central West Region     Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026
District 7 – North-West Region        Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

Results of the Second Call for Nominations
Electoral District 2 – Central West Region
(Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026)
One nomination was received. Mary Costantino is declared elected to the CMLTO Board of Directors by acclamation for the term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026. Mary has been serving on the CMLTO Board of Directors as a Professional Board Member since January 1, 2021.

Electoral District 2 – Central West Region
(Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025)
One nomination was received. Shweta Pant is declared elected to the CMLTO Board of Directors by acclamation for the term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025.

Electoral District 7 – North-West Region
(Term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024)
One nomination was received. Janette Aaltonen is declared elected the CMLTO Board of Directors by acclamation to for the term: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CMLTO BOARD AS AN ACADEMIC MEMBER
(Deadline: May 26, 2023)
Pursuant to the CMLTO By-Law / Section 4.5 Appointment of Academic Board Member, a call for expressions of interest for appointment to the CMLTO Board as an Academic Member (for the term: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026) was published in Issue 1 of FOCUS and posted on our website.

Representation from among the faculty ranks in the composition of the Board of Directors ensures that medical laboratory technology academic/educator perspectives are reflected on the Board of Directors.

Results of the Call for Expressions of Interest
One application was received. Pursuant to the CMLTO By-Law / Section 4.5.7.6 Appointment of the Academic Board Member by Board of Directors, Dr. Lavern Bourne was appointed to the Academic Member Position on the CMLTO Board of Directors by the Board at its meeting on September 14, 2023. Lavern has been serving on the CMLTO Board of Directors as an Academic Member since January 1, 2021.

The CMLTO Board of Directors extends its congratulations to its newly elected and appointed Members!