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Regulators across professions and jurisdictions are facing many shared and complex issues, including pressures to address access to services and labour shortages, expectations to carry out processes faster without undermining public protection safeguards, and grappling with the unknown of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. The opportunities and options for taking action are influenced in part by differing views of what a regulator’s role and mandate includes, and the parameters or constraints they operate within.
To address common issues, regulators are building relationships and collaborating with each other and other stakeholder groups. This CNAR workshop aims to support regulators in elevating their practices in collaborative problem solving.
Dr. Jennifer Walinga, Professor, School of Communication and Culture, Royal Roads University will open with an engaging, interactive session 'From Barriers to Breakthroughs'. Through this practical, action-oriented session, regulators will learn techniques and strategies for collaborative approaches to address complex issues. We will learn about:
The importance and how to properly define a problem. Working together to find solutions relies on being able to define and agree on what the problem actually is!
Shifting perspectives from barriers to realities. There are aspects of regulation that can’t be changed and can feel like barriers to addressing issues and achieving solutions. Shifting mindsets can open opportunities not previously seen!
A toolbox of strategies and methods for collaborative dialogue and problem-solving. Expand the tools you can use to work together and tackle complex issues!
This session will include an interactive presentation, small group discussion (optional), and
Q & A.
In the second part of the workshop, a panel from the regulatory community will engage in discussion about regulatory collaboration to address complex issues. Panelists will share insights, and practical strategies and solutions, from collaborative initiatives they have been involved in to tackle common issues facing regulators on complex matters. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the panelists during the closing Q & A. The discussion will be moderated by Stephanie Price, Executive Director, Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC), with panelists:
Barb Temmerman, Executive Director and Registrar, Manitoba College of Social Workers (MCSW), and Chair, Canadian Council of Social Work Regulators (CCSWR)
Christine Houghton, Executive Director, College of Applied Biologists of British Columbia
Marcie Smigorowsky, Director, Regulatory Initiatives, College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
Mya Warken, Manager Accreditation and CEAB Secretary, Engineers Canada
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm EST
Venue: Virtual (link to be provided to registrants closer to the event date)
Who should attend? This CNAR workshop is open to anyone from the regulatory community. It will be of particular interest to:
Individuals in any role – senior leaders, managers, and staff – involved in, or preparing for, collaborative regulatory projects, whether with other regulatory bodies, other stakeholder groups, or across teams within the same organization.
Individuals from any sized regulator, but especially small to medium sized regulators, who are facing resource constraints and are looking for practical strategies and ways to maximize the resources they have through collaboration for meaningful impact.
Individuals from national federations/associations of provincial and territorial regulatory bodies who bring those regulators together for a profession to address common issues.
Anyone who is working on addressing complex issues with others, whether internal or external to the organization, and is looking for fresh ideas and strategies to solve problems and move forward in the work.
Pricing is per person, per workshop.
Members, partners, and suppliers: $220
Non-members: $260
Sessions to be hosted on a virtual platform.
Be sure to renew your CNAR membership today to receive discounted access to this event!
Access professional development opportunities, cost-savings, and an extensive library of learning resources - all designed to support your journey in achieving regulatory excellence!
