CSPCP WORK PLAN 2020-2021 - Created in support of the CSPCP's Vision, Mission and Goals
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CSPCP WORK PLAN 2020-2021
Created in support of the CSPCP’s Vision, Mission and Goals
EDUCATION
ACTIONS
Oct 2019 – Sept 2020 Oct 2020 – Sept 2021
UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL ACTIONS COMPLETED GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
EDUCATION
Improved the mechanism for sharing of palliative educational materials Support undergraduate representatives from the Canadian faculties of medicine
across Canadian universities to champion palliative medicine curriculum within their programs, through
M1. Promote scholarship and
Engaged with external organizations to positively influence palliative exchange of practical and successful strategies. Look at how to influence
education in palliative medicine
medicine curriculum and assessments (e.g., Pallium Canada, Medical colleagues within each medical school.
for all levels of training and
Council of Canada, Toronto Notes). Continue sharing palliative educational materials with Canadian universities.
practice.
Through donor support, provided grants for palliative care student Assist Pallium Canada with completion of an unbiased online education module
interest groups (10 grants x $250). Nine schools applied for, and about medical cannabis in palliative care.
Responsible: Undergraduate
Committee and CSPCP Board received, grants. Use the CSPCP staffing model, the EFPPEC competencies, and the Clinical
Some of the planned activities were put on hold due to the pandemic; Rotations Project report to advocate for improved funding and support for PC
others were able to move forward pre-pandemic. Shared successful education – both UG Committee and Board.
initiatives between schools. With donor support, continue to provide financial support for palliative care
Started development of an unbiased online education module about student interest groups (10 grants x $250).
medical cannabis in palliative care. Pallium is leading the work and Foster the establishment of new palliative care student interest groups and
several Undergraduate Education Committees are on the core growth of existing groups in Canadian medical schools. Specifically:
development team. encourage collaboration at the Committee level (faculty champions) and
Spearheaded improvements to Toronto Notes. The palliative care between the interest groups (through the Student Representative on the UG
content will grow from ~1 page (in 2 other chapters) to 16 pages Committee).
within its own chapter. Led by U of T and the Past Chair of UG cttee. Celebrate and promote release of 2021 Toronto notes, which will have a 16-
page dedicated chapter on palliative care instead of a single page embedded in
two other chapters.
Reengage the Medical Council of Canada about assessment of palliative care in
LMCC exams
Time permitting: Engage with external organizations to positively influence
palliative medicine curriculum and assessments (e.g., Pallium Canada, Medical
Council of Canada, Toronto Notes).
Educate undergrads about options for a career in palliative medicine.
1EDUCATION, Continued
Oct 2019 – Sept 2020 Oct 2020 – Sept 2021
POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION ACTIONS COMPLETED GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
M1. Promote scholarship and Provided a forum for collaboration and leadership across the PGE PC Provide a forum for collaboration and leadership across the PGE PC programs
education in palliative medicine programs nationally (ongoing) nationally (ongoing)
for all levels of training and Participated on the Royal College Palliative Medicine Subspecialty Participate on the Royal College Palliative Medicine Subspecialty Committee
practice. Committee (ongoing) (ongoing)
Participated on the CFPC Palliative Care Member Interest Group (ongoing) Ensure representation and active participation on the CFPC Palliative Care
M2. Promote certification and Supported schools in launching or maintaining Royal College Subspecialty Member Interest Group
recognition of physicians with
Programs in Palliative Medicine Work with the Intercollegiate Task Force on postgraduate training in palliative
special competence in palliative
medicine Worked collaboratively with the CFPC and Royal College regarding medicine to outline overall objectives of 2-year subspecialty vs 1-year CAC;
implementation of the PACE competencies in specialities other than including reasons learners might consider 2-year. Share this info with
G2. Promote development and palliative medicine undergrad medical students and residents.
dissemination of national Participate in Intercollegiate Task Force meetings on postgraduate training Coordinate an approach to unaccredited PC training (fellowships)
clinical practice standards and in palliative medicine Board and PG cttee to discuss best approach re shorter non-accredited
guidelines for palliative care.
Received financial support from Pallium for a lunch for residents after training opportunities
G4. Continue to support the NAHD session for networking. Cancelled due to pandemic but carrying Continue offering national academic half days for palliative medicine trainees,
College of Family Physicians of over to the next in-person NAHD (2022?) emphasizing resident engagement and a flipped classroom
Canada’s Enhanced Skills Advocated for CSPCP to participate in the development of competencies for Introduce at least one nation-wide interactive opportunity for Residents,
Program in Palliative Care the CAC for palliative care. Advocated to contribute to criteria for through NAHDs or stand-alone opportunities
G5. Continue to support the maintenance of CAC and evaluation process for applicants Support the Pediatric Subcommittee as they prepare to launch pediatric
Royal College’s Subspecialty of Started a coordinated approach to unaccredited PC training (fellowships) palliative medicine Royal College subspecialty residency programs
Palliative Medicine Added a fifth national academic half days for palliative medicine trainees, Support the transition to Competency Based Medical Education (for the Royal
re pediatric palliative care. College program and also CFPC Enhanced Skills palliative care programs) for
G6. Continue working with the Shared Academic Half-Day curricula for Royal College + Enhanced Skills individual programs and national CBME rollout.
College of Family Physicians of training as well as other resources (ongoing) Work collaboratively with the CFPC and Royal College regarding
Canada to develop
Stared discussion and planning to submit a letter supportive of funding for implementation of the PACE competencies within disciplines other than
competencies for the Certificate
of Added Competence in shorter non-accredited training opportunities; learning about funding palliative medicine
Palliative Care models and clinical fellowship models across the country. Collaborate with the Royal College Examination Prep Course Working Group to
Supported and discussed transition of Enhanced Skills application to improve and grow preparatory materials for the Royal College Subspecialty
G9. Provide opportunities for CaRMS for 2020-2021 year. Examination.
palliative care trainees in Continue aligning interview dates (although all virtual due to COVID19 – Continue sharing residency program resources (academic half-day, formative
Canada to learn, network and less important but still good to avoid conflict of interview dates). assessments).
collaborate.
Advocate with the CPFC for CSPCP to participate in the development of
competencies for the CAC for palliative care and maintenance of CACs
Responsible: Postgraduate
Education Committee; CSPCP reps
on College committees; CSPCP
Board
2PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE ACTIONS COMPLETED – October 2019 – September 2020 GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD - October 2020 – September 2021
EDUCATION
Offer at least workshop on pediatric palliative care at Virtual ALPM 2021
Planned two workshops on pediatric palliative care at ALPM 2020
M1. Promote scholarship and Update and promote the CSPCP pediatric palliative care study module that
(subsequently cancelled due to the pandemic); one will be offered at
education in palliative medicine was released in May 2019
Virtual ALPM 2021
for all levels of training and Collaborate with the UG and PG committees as needed
Collaborated with the UG and PG committees as needed
practice. Collaborate with the upcoming HR Working Group to project the need for
Supported programs in working through administrative steps to submit to
pediatric palliative care physicians
M2. Promote certification and Royal College for Accredited Pediatric Palliative Care programs. Ottawa
Support programs in working through administrative steps to submit to
recognition of physicians with submitted.
special competence in palliative Royal College for Accredited Pediatric Palliative Care programs (ongoing).
Gathered local learning objectives in French and English for
medicine. First submissions submitted to Royal College but no feedback yet received
undergraduate and postgraduate electives in PPC as well as learning
and this will be pertinent on ongoing basis as different start years at
objectives for allied health Deferred due to COVID. Committee to
G2. Promote development and different universities for roll out. Aim to complete Toronto and UBC.
dissemination of national discuss whether there are more pressing matters
Gather local learning objectives in French and English for undergraduate and
clinical practice standards and Added an annual session on pediatric palliative care to the National
postgraduate electives in PPC as well as learning objectives for allied health
guidelines for palliative care. Academic Half Day schedule
to be re-evaluated by committee in early 2021
G9. Provide opportunities for Continue offering an annual National Academic Half Day session on pediatric
palliative care trainees in palliative care
Canada to learn, network and
collaborate.
Responsible: Pediatrics
subcommittee; PEP-C working
group
3CONTINUING MEDICAL ACTIONS COMPLETED - October 2019 – September 2020 GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD - October 2020 – September 2021
EDUCATION
Plan and deliver Virtual ALPM 2021
G1. Support and provide Planned the 2020 ALPM conference in Hamilton May 28-30 – cancelled Determine the date and location for ALPM 2022
continuing palliative medicine due to COVID-19 Explore offering two pre-conference workshops instead of one, if an in-
education for physicians Determine that 2021 ALPM would be offered virtually and began planning person conference is possible
through conferences, other the program Finish two additional modules of an online subspecialty exam preparation
educational events, and Piloted a Hot Topics webinar for members-only: for education and course, bringing the total to six.
development of educational networking – cannabis in palliative care Promote online modules to other professions (e.g., palliative care nurses)
tools and materials. Obtained Royal College accreditation for Hot Topics webinars and to physicians in other countries.
G3. Support and promote Obtained Mainpro+ certification for exam preparation course modules CPD, PG Committee and Member Engagement Committee work together to
Other plans were cancelled to due COVID-19 and the financial constraints implement ways to connect Residents with each other.
palliative medicine research,
resulting from that - including plan to add two modules to the online Offer 2-3 Hot Topics webinars for members-only: for education and
quality improvement and
subspecialty exam preparation course, and to offer an in-person, networking (psychedelics and others)
knowledge translation resident-only session at ALPM 2020
initiatives. Helped plan the Master Class at the International Congress of Palliative
G8. Continue to plan and Care in Montreal (originally planned for fall 2020), which was cancelled
deliver the annual Advanced due to the pandemic.
Leaning in Palliative Medicine Launched the Canadian Palliative Care Exchange, in partnership with
Conference as a forum for Pallium Canada and with financial support from the
physician learning, networking, CMA/Scotiabank/Financial.
and collaboration. Co-hosted education webinars with Pallium Canada, for an
interprofessional audience
Responsible: CPD Chair,
conference planning committee
PEP-C working group
4MEMBER ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS and WELLNESS
Oct 2019 – Sept 2020 Oct 2020 – Sept 2021
MEMBER ENGAGMENT, COMMUNICIATIONS ACTIONS COMPLETED Oct 2019 – Sept 2020 GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD (Oct 2020 – Sept 2021)
and WELLNESS
Offer 2-3 Hot Topics Webinars as a members-only benefit – for education
Began leveraging the newly-formed Membership Engagement
M3. Create opportunities for physicians and networking
Committee to enhance communications and engagement with
who provide palliative care to network and Consider a peer support network for palliative care docs- Wellness
members; and to obtain opinions on items being discussed by the
collaborate. Committee could investigate and apply for Affinity funding
Board
Light networking – Regularly-scheduled virtual coffee sessions and/or fun
M8. Improve the work life of our members. Formed a Wellness committee to develop strategies for the
activities for connection and support. People seeking lightness and
promotion of wellness, prevention of burnout, and development of
G9. Provide opportunities for palliative care connection right now. Came up on member survey as a need. Member
resiliency for our members. Materials posted but most activities
trainees in Canada to learn, network and Engagement Committee could lead. Ideas: chat with Board, chat with
on hold due to the pandemic.
collaborate. each other, games nights, baking contest. Use technology to advantage.
Conducted a Member Survey in September 2020 to ask priorities
Continue deepening engagement with family physicians in collaboration
for the year ahead
G10. Promote and sponsor initiatives to with the CFPC. Help them find a vice chair for their palliative care
promote the wellness of our members, Frequent communications through pandemic period to keep
Member Interest Group (MIG).
development of resiliency, and recognition Members abreast of materials, services and advocacy done by
Resident engagement: In collaboration with the PG committee,
of contributions. CSPCP on behalf of its members (See also: Advocacy and
implement at least two new ways for Residents to engage with each
Partnerships)
other. Ideas: Make NAHDs can be more interactive; Resident group,
Responsible: Member Engagement Committee, Trialled Hot Topics Webinars as a members-only benefit – for
Balint group (Balint = tool for discussion of cases, holistic approach).
Wellness Committee, Board, Staff education and networking (see also: CPD)
Continue offering a Members showcase as a way of sharing and
Launched the Canadian Palliative Care Exchange
celebrating work done by CSPCP members
(www.cpcexchange.ca) in partnership with Pallium (online
discussion forum)
Exhibited at the Family Medicine Forum in Vancouver to share
information about educational opportunities and CSPCP
membership (October 2019)
Continued supporting residents by offering National Academic Half
Days. Planned a resident-only learning and networking session at
ALPM, which was cancelled due to COVID.
Planned a Members showcase as a way of sharing and celebrating
work done by CSPCP members – cancelled when ALPM 2020 was
cancelled. Carrying over to ALPM 2021.
Actively encouraged members from across Canada to run for the
Board in 2020. Candidates from five provinces ran for the Board.
ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS
Quarterly e-briefs
Web site – public site and members/only area
Other timely/topical messages by email
Facebook and Twitter
5AWARDS ACTIONS COMPLETED GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
G10. Promote and sponsor initiatives to Continued honouring outstanding palliative care physicians Defer the Eduardo Bruera Award, Humanitarian Award, and Lifetime
promote the wellness of our members, through promotion of CSPCP’s five awards (Undergrad Narrative, Achievement award until in-person celebrations are possible
development of resiliency, and recognition of Resident Research, Humanitarian, Eduardo Bruera, Lifetime Continue the Undergraduate Narrative Award
contributions. Achievement). Continue the Palliative Medicine Resident Research Award via a virtual
Improved nomination and selection processes for several awards format. Change timeline to better align with the timeline of residents’
Successfully changed the Resident award to a virtual format projects (now that the Award is decoupled from ALPM)
Responsible: Awards Committee Chair, CSPCP Received a record number of submissions for the Undergraduate
Board Narrative Award.
Deferred full celebration of award recipients to a future year.
Cancellation of ALPM meant winners could not be honoured
(Continued…)
6ADVOCACY and PARTNERSHIPS
Oct 2019– Sept 2020 Oct 2020 – Sept 2021
ADVOCACY & PUBLIC POLICY ACTIONS COMPLETED GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
• Sent a brief “Immediate Issues and Recommendations Regarding
M4. Be the national voice for issues of • Monitor, and try to address any new issues that arise for palliative care
Provision of Palliative Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic” to
concern for physicians who provide palliative as a results of the COVID-19 pandemic.
the federal Standing Committee on Health, Health Canada, the
care in Canada. • In collaboration with partners: Continue advocating strongly for action
federal Ministry of Health, and the CMA. Topics included
and resources to implement Health Canada’s Action Plan for the
availability of medications used in palliative care, availability of
M5. Support all physicians in providing Framework on Palliative Care in Canada, including underserved
quality palliative care through advocacy. PPE, and staffing.
populations.
• Actively contributed to Drug Shortage work being done nationally.
• Continue to work with CFPC on endorsement of the Definitions
M9. Promote and maintain the integrity of Shortages experienced early in the pandemic have been resolved.
Document.
palliative care, while innovating to meet the • Assisted the Public Health Agency of Canada with upgrading the
needs of all Canadians. recommendations for treatment of COVID-19 in LTC settings, to • Advocate for adoption of the credentialing standards for specialist
include palliative care palliative care physicians as outlined in the Definitions Document. Send
G7. Advocate for the adoption of the to provincial Ministries of Health and provincial Colleges when timing is
• In collaboration with partners: Continued advocating strongly for
credentialing standards for specialist right based on COVID priorities.
action and resources to implement the Framework for Palliative
palliative care physicians in all provinces and Care in Canada • Continue promoting integration of EFPPEC competencies into the
territories. medical schools– see also: Undergrad Education
• Reviewed and edited physician competencies in the draft National
Competency Framework for Palliative Care (Health Canada and • Promote PACE competencies to Specialty Committees for relevant
G12. Promote strategies for appropriate disciplines. (See also: Post Grad and Pediatrics Education)
remuneration for physicians providing CPAC).
• Form a national working group to look at credential recognition and
palliative care in Canada. • Helped the CFPC to better understand the Definitions Document.
remuneration schemes. Consider a survey for the latter. Foundational
Getting closer to endorsement. Residency profile drafted.
G13. Provide education about the info needed to advocate for an appropriately sized work force. Would
• Continued promoting integration of EFPPEC and PACE
distinction between palliative care and complement work by the Intercollegiate Task Force at the national
competencies into the medical schools and residency programs
Medical Assistance in Dying. level, and the Action Plan for the National Framework.
(See Undergrad and Postgrad education)
• Summarize the work being done by CSPCP groups regarding Equity,
• Continued to provide education about the distinction between
Responsible: CSPCP Board, Executive Director Diversity and Inclusion
palliative care and Medical Assistance in Dying – joint statement
• Advocate for palliative care in the context of the proposed changes to
with CHPCA in November 2019
Bill C-7 legislation re Medical Assistance in Dying (submissions and
• Reviewed and endorsed national recommendations for opioids in
presentations to the House of Commons and Senate)
palliative care (awaiting publication)
• Continue to provide education about the distinction between palliative
• Advocacy letter re billing codes for palliative care – i.e., allowing
care and Medical Assistance in Dying
for indirect work as is done for MAiD (Ontario).
• Discuss/plan CSPCP’s role in LTC reform, including potential partners
• Contribute to the development of standards for palliative care for
• SEE ALSO: PARTNERSHIPS, HUMAN RESOURCES, EDUCATION
incarcerated persons
• Support Bill 3 in Ontario - An Act providing for the development of a
provincial framework on palliative care
• Support members with local/regional advocacy initiatives (capacity
permitting)
7HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING FOR PALLIATIVE ACTIONS COMPLETED - October 2019 – Sept 2020 GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD – Oct 2020 – Sept 2021
MEDICINE
• Present a workshop a Virtual ALPM 2021 regarding application of the
• Submitted a workshop proposal to ALPM 2020 regarding staffing model
G11. Contribute to human resource planning
application of the staffing model – Accepted. With cancellation of • Continue to follow Kingston’s experiences of applying the staffing
for palliative care in Canada
ALPM, the workshop has been deferred to Virtual ALPM 2021 model recommendations and program development
G12. Promote strategies for appropriate • Submit a workshop proposal to International Congress on • Continue with HHR Dialogue (Royal College) if the group continues
Palliative Care – Montreal 2020 – Accepted, but conference • Form a national working group to look at credential recognition and
remuneration for physicians providing
cancelled. remuneration schemes. Consider a survey for the latter. Foundational
palliative care in Canada.
• Sent a CSPCP representative to the 2020 Human Resources for info needed to advocate for an appropriately sized work force. Would
Health Dialogue (organized by the Royal College) in March 2020 – complement work by the Intercollegiate Task Force at the national
Responsible: CSPCP Staffing Model Working
One meeting took place; subsequent meeting cancelled due to level, and the Action Plan for the National Framework.
Group, Board, Executive Director
COVID-19 and appears to be on hold. • Collaborate with the Pediatric Palliative Care Education Subcommittee
to project the need for pediatric palliative care physicians and training
SEE ALSO: EDUCATION, POSTGRAD, UNDERGRAD, PEDIATRIC programs.
PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATION • Continue working with the national Physician Resource Planning
Advisory Committee (PRPAC) when/if they are ready to test their
planning model
PARTNERSHIPS ACTIONS COMPLETED GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
M6. Partner with other organizations that • Launched the Canadian Palliative Care Exchange, in partnership • Continue working with partners on projects of mutual interest.
share the Society’s vision, mission and with Pallium Canada and with financial support from the Examples are provided throughout this work plan and will be
goals. CMA/Scotiabank/Financial. communicated through e-briefs, website postings, and occasional
• Co-hosted education webinars with Pallium Canada, for an emails.
M7. Promote interprofessional palliative care interprofessional audience • Continue contributing to the National Competency Framework with
for patients and families. • Contacted provincial and territorial pharmacy regulators regarding CPAC and Health Canada
issues with NAPRA regulations. Ongoing discussions and work • Partner with organizations that are addressing outcomes of the
G14. Collaborate with our partners to with Ontario, BC, and Alberta including coordination with clinical pandemic, such as grief/bereavement and mental health.
advocate on a national level for improved
groups in these provinces. • Seek suitable partners for major initiatives such as LTC
interprofessional palliative care.
• Contributed to the National Competency Framework with CPAC
and Health Canada
• Assisted the Public Health Agency of Canada with upgrading the
Responsible: CSPCP Board, Executive Director recommendations for treatment of COVID-19 in LTC settings, to
include palliative care
• Active participants in collaborative initiatives including:
AFMC - Canadian Opioid Crisis Project Oversight Committee
CFPC Palliative Care Member Interest Group
CAC – ACV Peer Review Committee
CPAC/Health Canada – National competency framework
Quality end of Life Care Coalition (QELCCC)
ACP Task Group
CEO Roundtable
8Choosing Wisely
CCSA: Opioid Response Partners
PHAC: Stakeholders’ group; LTC recommendations
Health Canada / Drug Shortages Unit – access to PC drugs
• Other ongoing partners include: Association of the Faculties of
Medicine of Canada, College of Family Physicians of Canada,
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, Canadian Medical
Association, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, Health Canada,
Intercollegiate Task Force, Medical Council of Canada, Pallium
Canada, Quality End of Life Care Coalition of Canada, Royal
College, (Canadian) Virtual Hospice, Pan Canadian Palliative Care
Research Network, Société québécoise des médecins en soins
palliatifs
RESEARCH
Oct 2019 – Sept 2020 Oct 2020 – Sept 2021
RESEARCH ACTIONS COMPLETED GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
G3. Support and promote palliative medicine • Continue encouraging research through ALPM presentation
• Continued encouraging research through ALPM presentation
research, quality improvement and opportunities – posters and oral presentations during the Members
opportunities – posters and oral presentations during the
knowledge translation initiatives. Showcase
Members Showcase. Unfortunately, ALPM 2020 was cancelled
• Continue showcasing residents’ research through the Palliative
but top authors will present their work at Virtual ALPM 2021.
Responsible: CSPCP Board, Executive Director Medicine Research Award. Change timing of the award process.
• Continued showcasing residents’ research through the Palliative
• Continue informing our members about networking opportunities
Medicine Research Award – successfully conducted via webinar in
through the Pan-Canadian Palliative Care Research Collaboration
2020.
• Provide letters of support for members who meet the criteria specified
• Continued informing our members about networking
in our policy.
opportunities through the Pan-Canadian Palliative Care Research
Collaboration
• Provided letters of support for members who met the criteria
specified in our policy.
• Obtained CSPCP member discount of 25% discount ($300) on
Article Processing Charges (APCs) for the open access journal:
Palliative Medicine Reports.
9INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS
Develop structures, processes and capacity to carry out the action plan, in support of the Vision, Mission and Goals of the Society
Oct 2019 – Sept 2020 Oct 2020 – Sept 2021
OFFICE STRUCTURE & PROCESS ACTIONS COMPLETED PLAN FOR THE COMING YEAR
Hired additional part-time staff person to support the E.D., Follow established processes
Responsible: Executive Director, Administrative committee chairs, and projects Modify or add to formalized processes if required
Assistant Established processes for virtual delivery of CSPCP events including Explore alternatives to GoTo Meeting/Go To Webinar, such as Zoom.
AGM and Resident Award
Obtained deferral of AGM until October 2020
STRATEGIC PLAN & WORK PLAN Substantially revised Vision, Mission and Goals in Oct 2019 Update and post work plan for Oct 2020 – Sept 2021
Updated and posted work plan for Oct 2019 – Sept 2020 in
Responsible: Executive Director & CSPCP Board alignment with the Vision, Mission, Goals
POLICIES & GOVERNANCE Developed a policy review schedule and began following it. Bring forward motions for Member Vote at 2020 AGM including:
Reviewed limitations in CSPCP bylaws with a lawyer; obtained redefining quorum, setting the number of Board members, and allowing
Responsible: Executive Director & CSPCP Board advice on changes to propose to members for appointment of Board members under certain circumstances if
vacancies exist after an AGM
Continue following the policy review/edit schedule developed in 2020.
BUDGET & FINANCIAL PROCESSES Re-worked CSPCP’s budget after the forced cancellation of ALPM Budget conservatively and re-adjust as revenues are better known
2020 in Hamilton. Virtual ALPM 2021 is the biggest unknown financially
Responsible: Executive Director, Treasurer Created a plan to mitigate losses in Financial Year 2020. Promptly Ensure that the CSPCP maintains an adequate reserve
communicated the plan to members and kept members apprised of Continue lobbying for financial assistance from the federal government
the status. Continue to scrutinize spending to ensure high value for membership
Lobbied (unsuccessfully) for financial assistance from the federal dollars
government. CSPCP is not eligible for any of the programs in spite Keep membership dues steady for 2021.
of lower revenues.
Obtained a substantive grant from the CMA/Scotiabank/MD
financial to launch the CPC exchange.
WEB SITE ACTIONS COMPLETED Keep public web site, Members Area, and conference web site current.
Kept public web site, Members Area, and conference web site
current
COMMITTEE SUPPORT ONGOING ACTIONS Ongoing as per past year.
Provided general administrative support to committees HR working group will be added.
Responsible: CSPCP Staff including meeting set up, minutes, correspondence Networking activities will also require support.
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