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Volunteers 2022-2023

Volunteers are essential to the CCAC’s success. Every year, thousands of scientists, instructors, veterinarians, animal health and welfare experts, and members of the Canadian public contribute their knowledge and skills to our mission. Their hard work and dedication to the ethical care and use of animals in science enables us to carry out key aspects of our mandate related to guidelines setting and maintenance, assessment and certification, and training and networking. We invite you to join other members of our community in making a difference and contributing to the ethical care and use of animals in science across Canada.

The volunteers mentioned below are by no means an exhaustive list. The CCAC would also like to thank all those who participate on institutional animal care committees, review CCAC guidelines documents, and consult with individual certified institutions for their constant commitment and expertise.

Member Representatives

The CCAC’s member organizations each appoint one representative to attend the annual general meeting with the authority to vote on the member organization’s behalf.

Member Representatives

Dr. Michael Brunt | Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Dr. Philip Byrne | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Dr. Will Costain | National Research Council of Canada
Dr. Paul Craig | Canadian Society of Zoologists
Dr. Shawn Davis | Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine
Ms. Grace Feeney | Canadian Bioethics Society
Dr. Daniel Graf | Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry
Ms. Lesley Howes | Environment and Climate Change Canada
Dr. Digvir Jayas | Universities Canada
Dr. Scott MacDougall-Shackleton | Canadian Council of Departments of Psychology
Ms. Colleen McElwain | Animal Health Canada
Dr. Martha Navarro | Health Canada
Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde | Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution
Dr. Hugh Semple | Defence Research and Development Canada
Dr. Keith Sharkey | Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
Dr. Valerie Smid | Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Ms. Céline Ster | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Dr. Craig Wilkinson | Association of Canadian Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Andrew Winterborn | Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

Other Member Organizations:

Canadian Cancer Society
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Humane Canada™
Innovative Medicines Canada

Standing Committees

The CCAC’s five standing committees play an invaluable advisory role by providing guidance and recommendations to the board on their areas of expertise.

Assessment and Certification Committee

Dr. Will Costain, Chair | National Research Council of Canada
Dr. Philip Byrne | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Dr. Anne-Marie Catudal | Université Laval
Dr. Chereen Collymore | Charles River Laboratories
Dr. Lucie Côté | The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Dr. Shawn Davis | Vivocore Inc.
Dr. Marc Ekker | University of Ottawa
Ms. Grace Feeney | Institute de recherches cliniques de Montréal
Ms. Mireille Focquet | DersamGlobal
Ms. Karen Gourlay | McMaster University
Dr. Daniel Graf | University of Alberta
Mr. Andrew Hebda | St. Mary’s University
Dr. Hélène Héon | Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
Dr. Ovidiu Jumanca | Montreal Clinical Research Institute
Dr. Scott MacDougall-Shackleton | University of Western Ontario
Mr. Bill McDonald | University of Manitoba
Ms. Colleen McElwain | Animal Health Canada
Dr. Thomas W. Moon | University of Ottawa
Ms. Alicia O’Neill | Environment and Climate Change Canada
Mr. Jacques Thibault | Bathurst, NB
Ms. Annie Vaillancourt | Université de Sherbrooke
Dr. Ellen Watkiss | Department of National Defence
Dr. Andrew Winterborn | Queen’s University

Finance Committee

Ms. Adriane Porcin, Adm. A, Treasurer and Chair | Sherbrooke, QC
Dr. Nitin Bhardwaj | The Hospital for Sick Children
Dr. Shannon Digweed | MacEwan University
Dr. David Hanwell | University of Toronto
Dr. Christopher R.J. Kennedy | University of Ottawa
Ms. Catherine Rushton, CPA, CA | Belleville, ON

Governance and Nominations Committee

Ms. Catherine Rushton, CPA, CA, Chair | Belleville, ON
Dr. Denna Benn, Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Dr. Richard Dyck | University of Calgary
Mr. Shawn Eccles | British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Dr. Michelle Groleau | Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
Ms. Adriane Porcin, Adm. A | Sherbrooke, QC

Public Affairs and Communications Committee

Dr. Digvir Jayas, Chair | University of Manitoba
Dr. Denna M. Benn | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Dr. Michael Brunt | University of Guelph
Ms. Katie Gray | Toronto Zoo
Mr. Jamie Hall | University of British Columbia
Mr. Brett Hooton | McGill University
Ms. Chonglu Huang | Bank of Canada
Mr. Matthew Ramsey | University of British Columbia
Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde | Laurentian University
Mr. Quentin Tsang | Queen’s University
Dr. Craig Wilkinson | University of Alberta

Standards Committee

Mr. Dan Fryer, Chair| VCA Canada
Dr. Paul Craig | University of British Columbia
Ms. Leigh Gaffney | University of Victoria
Dr. Martha Navarro | Health Canada
Dr. Jeffrey Richards | University of British Columbia
Dr. Keith Sharkey | University of Calgary
Dr. Valerie Smid | Public Health Agency of Canada
Ms. Céline Ster | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Dr. Jason Treberg | University of Manitoba

Guidelines Development Subcommittees

Members are selected for their expertise on a specific animal, topic, or practice. These volunteer experts are drawn from both the scientific and animal welfare communities and represent a wide array of knowledge and skills.

Categories of Welfare Impact

Dr. Andrew Winterborn, Chair | Queen’s University
Dr. Denna M. Benn | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Dr. Renée Bergeron | University of Guelph
Dr. Philip Byrne | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Dr. Mark Fry | University of Manitoba
Dr. Sherry Hannon | Feedlot Health Management Services
Dr. Elisabeth Ormandy | Animals in Science Policy Institute
Dr. Shelley Pruss | University of Alberta
Ms. Evelina Smith | Sherbrooke, QC
Ms. Suzanne Smith | McGill University

Dogs

Dr. Cathy Schuppli, Chair | University of British Columbia
Dr. Sarah Baert | University of Guelph
Dr. Anthony Carr | University of Saskatchewan
Ms. Christina de Rivera-Wagar | InterVivo Solutions
Dr. Simon Gadbois | Dalhousie University
Ms. Jennifer Heathcote | Telemark Veterinary Consulting Inc.
Dr. Rebecca Ledger | Langara College
Dr. Albert Licollari | Nucro-Tecnics
Dr. Alexandra Protopopova | University of British Columbia
Dr. Andrew Winterborn | Queen’s University

Ethics Principles

Dr. Andrew Fenton, Chair | Dalhousie University
Dr. Marc Cattet | Government of Yukon
Dr. Gillian Crozier | Laurentian University
Mr. Shawn Eccles | British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Dr. Andrew Fenton | Dalhousie University
Ms. Karen Gourlay | McMaster University
Dr. Christopher R.J. Kennedy | University of Ottawa
Dr. Mathias Leblanc | Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Dr. Georgia Mason | University of Guelph
Dr. Yfke Pasman | University of Toronto
Dr. Toolika Rastogi | Humane Canada™
Mr. Troy Seidle | Humane Society International
Dr. Stephen Sims | University of Western Ontario (emeritus)
Dr. Valerie Smid | Public Health Agency of Canada
Ms. Monica Tighe | St. Clair College

Experimental Procedures A (Administration of Substances and Biological Sampling)

Dr. Shawn Davis, Chair | Vivocore Inc.
Dr. Jamie Alhoy-Dallaire | Université Laval
Dr. Divakar Ambrose | Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Dr. Rudy Boonstra | University of Toronto
Mr. Benoît Chambaron | Sunnybrook Health Services Centre
Dr. Aurore Dodelet-Devillers | Université de Montréal
Dr. Mark Fast | University of Prince Edward Island
Ms. Mireille Focquet | DersamGlobal
Dr. Leanna Grenwich | University of Alberta
Dr. Shereen Hamza | University of Alberta
Ms. Aline Hudon | Saint-Hyacinthe, QC
Dr. Megan Jones | University of Prince Edward Island
Dr. Brett MacKinnon | Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Dr. Jason Treberg | University of Manitoba
Dr. Mélanie Tremblay | University of Toronto
Dr. Daphnée Veilleux-Lemieux | Université Laval
Ms. Natasha Yates | ITR Laboratories Canada

Experimental Procedures B (Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Surgical Procedures)

Dr. Eric Troncy, Chair | Université de Montréal
Dr. Jamie Alhoy-Dallaire | Université Laval
Dr. Djamal Bennamane | ITR Laboratories
Dr. Danyel Bueno Dalto | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Dr. Frédéric Chatigny | Université de Montréal
Dr. Chereen Collymore | Charles River Laboratories
Ms. Kate Cooper | National Farm Animal Care Council
Dr. Will Cupples | Simon Fraser University (emeritus)
Dr. Shereen Hamza | University of Alberta
Dr. Jane Harms | Yukon University
Dr. Hélène Héon | Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
Dr. Adam Hering | University of Saskatchewan
Ms. Sharon McCarthy | Toronto, ON
Dr. Keith Sharkey | University of Calgary
Dr. Susan Vogel | Charles River Laboratories

Fish

Dr. Steven Cooke, Chair | Carleton University
Mr. Donald Barton | Calgary, AB
Dr. Tillmann Benfey | University of New Brunswick
Dr. Paul Craig | University of Waterloo
Dr. David Deslauriers | Université du Québec à Rimouski
Dr. Ian Forster | Centre for Aquaculture and Environmental Research
Ms. Leigh Gaffney | University of Victoria
Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark | Dalhousie University
Dr. Christine MacWilliams | Pacific Biological Station
Dr. Jon Midwood | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ms. Alicia O’Neill| Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Dr. Trevor Pitcher | University of Windsor
Ms. Émilie Proulx | Université Laval
Dr. Simon Reader | McGill University
Dr. Sean Rogers | Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
Mr. Jason Treberg | University of Manitoba
Dr. Shona Whyte | University of Prince Edward Island

Hamsters and Guinea Pigs

Dr. Coral Murrant, Chair | University of Guelph
Dr. Michael Antle | University of Calgary
Ms. Kate Cooper | National Farm Animal Care Council
Dr. Aurore Dodelet-Devillers | The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Ms. Andrea Dubuc | Saint-Bruno, QC
Ms. Nicole Fletcher | University of Guelph
Dr. Coral Murrant | University of Guelph
Dr. Martha Navarro | Health Canada
Dr. Lee Niel | University of Guelph
Dr. Vanessa Oliver | University of Calgary
Dr. Timothy Regnault | University of Western Ontario
Ms. Andrea Smida | University of Saskatchewan
Ms. Julie Todd | Health Canada

Reptiles

Dr. Jonathan Spears, Chair | University of Prince Edward Island
Ms. Christine Archer | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Dr. Winnie Chan | Massachusetts General Brigham
Mr. Tom Eles | Brock University
Mr. Dan Fryer | Greater Moncton SPCA
Ms. Andrea Gielens | Wildlife Preservation Canada
Dr. Claire Vergneau-Grosset | Université de Montréal
Dr. Matthew Vickaryous | University of Guelph
Dr. Adrian Walton | British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Mr. Norman White | University of Toronto (retired)

Wildlife

Dr. Nigel Caulkett, Chair | University of Calgary
Dr. Sherri Cox | University of Guelph
Dr. Sara Dubois | British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Dr. Kyle Elliott | McGill University
Ms. Lesley Howes | Canadian Wildlife Service
Dr. Evelyn Merill | University of Alberta
Dr. Stacey Robinson | Environment and Climate Change Canada
Dr. Gregory Schmaltz | University of the Fraser Valley
Ms. Andree Shore | Toronto, ON
Dr. Owen Slater | University of Calgary
Dr. Liana Zanette | University of Western Ontario

Other Projects

Subject matter experts are appointed to focus on specific issues and provide guidance to the board.

Animal Use Data Consultive Working Group

Dr. Lise Phaneuf, Chair | The Centre for Phenogenomics
Mr. Jason Allen | Trent University
Mr. Danyel Bueno Dalto | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Dr. Philip Byrne | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ms. Susan Church | Calgary, AB
Dr. Ovidiu Jumanca | Institut de recherche clinique de Montréal
Dr. Jennifer Lapierre | University of Toronto
Dr. Marcus Litman | University of Guelph
Ms. Dyann Powley | Toronto Zoo
Dr. Jonathan Spears | University of Prince Edward Island
Dr. Ian Welch | University of British Columbia
Dr. Andrew Winterborn | Queen's University

Harry C. Rowsell Award Selection Task Force

Dr. Michael Czubryt, Chair | St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre
Dr. Shawn Davis | Vivocore Inc.
Mr. Dan Fryer | VCA Canada
Mr. Brett Hooton | McGill University
Ms. Catherine Rushton, CPA, CA | Belleville, ON
Ms. Monica Séguin | Canadian Council on Animal Care

Membership Task Force

Dr. Philip Byrne, Chair | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ms. Kathy Duncan | Humane Canada™
Dr. Alain Giguère | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Dr. David Hanwell | University of Toronto
Ms. Teresa McKernan | Animal Care Systems, Inc.

Training

National Workshop

The CCAC’s national workshops would not have been possible without the dedication of the following member organization representatives, researchers, animal care committee members and coordinators, and animal health professionals.

Mr. Jason Allen | Trent University
Dr. Simon Authier | Charles River Laboratories
Dr. Sarah Baert | University of Guelph
Mr. John Batt | Dalhousie University
Dr. Frédéric Chatigny | Université de Montréal
Dr. Michael Czubryt | St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre
Dr. Isabelle Gauthier | University of Lethbridge
Dr. David Hanwell | University of Toronto
Dr. Hélène Héon | Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
Dr. Renée Le Cavalier | Vanier College
Dr. Georgia Mason | University of Guelph
Dr. Badru Moloo | University Health Network
Ms. Geneviève Morin | Centre de recherche du CHU Sainte-Justine
Ms. Annette Morrison | University of Guelph
Dr. Martha Navarro | Health Canada
Dr. Marisol Perez | Centre de recherche du CHU Sainte-Justine
Dr. Lise Phaneuf | The Centre for Phenogenomics
Ms. Émilie Proulx | Université Laval
Dr. Raphaël Santamaria | Université de Montréal
Ms. Pamela Sinclair | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Dr. Patricia Turner | Charles River Laboratories

Expert Panel Discussion

Experts are selected for their knowledge and expertise on a specific topic. Using moderator-led questions, panelists lead participants into a discussion to exchange information and generate new ideas.

Dr. Monica Granados | Creative Commons
Dr. Martha Navarro | Health Canada
Dr. Ian Welch | University of British Columbia
Dr. Craig Wilkinson | University of Alberta
Dr. Andrew Winterborn | Queen’s University

Members of CCAC Assessment Panels

CCAC assessment panels play the vital role of carrying out visits to institutions participating in the CCAC’s programs. Names marked with an asterisk are those of members who have served as chairperson on an assessment panel.

Community Representatives

Community representatives are not required to have any specialized knowledge of animal health or welfare, but rather represent the Canadian public.

Mr. Don Barton | Calgary, AB
Mr. Tim P. Battle | Edmonton, AB
Ms. Susan Church | Calgary, AB
Mr. Martin Cole | Beaverton, ON
Ms. Kathy Duncan | Brampton, ON*
Ms. Mireille Focquet | Ottawa, ON
Mr. Dan Fryer | Ottawa, ON
Mr. Arthur Goldsmith | Arnprior, ON
Mr. Andrew Hebda | Halifax, NS
Ms. Melissa Logan | Edmonton, AB
Mr. Serge Marquis| Trois-Rivières, QC
Mr. Bill McDonald | Winnipeg, MB
Mr. Stephen Ormsby |Richmond, ON
Mr. Luc Préfontaine | Granby, QC
Ms. Catherine Rushton | Belleville, ON*
Mr. Jacques Thibault | Bathurst, NB

Scientists

Scientists are selected for their experience and expertise with specific types of animals or experimental procedures.

Dr. Jamie Ahloy-Dallaire | Université Laval*
Mr. Jason Allen | Trent University*
Mr. John Batt | Dalhousie University*
Dr. Clover Bench | University of Alberta*
Dr. Catherine Chan | University of Alberta*
Dr. Will Costain | National Research Council Canada*
Mr. John Derksen | Lethbridge College*
Ms. Nadia Desnoyers | Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières*
Mr. Marc Ekker | University of Ottawa*
Dr. Daniel Graf | University of Alberta
Dr. Oliver Hardt | McGill University
Dr. Robert Laprairie | University of Saskatchewan*
Dr. Bruno Larrivée | Université de Montréal*
Dr. Jeffrey Lemieux | Pacific Biological Station*
Dr. Scott MacDougall-Shackleton | University of Western Ontario*
Dr. Steven Machtaler | University of Saskatchewan*
Dr. Pierre Moffatt | McGill University*
Dr. Thomas W. Moon | University of Ottawa*
Dr. Christopher Nicol | Queen's University*
Dr. Lee Niel | University of Guelph*
Dr. Jeffrey Richards | University of British Columbia*
Mr. Martin Ryan | University of Waterloo*
Ms. Jacqueline Sorensen | Thompson Rivers University*
Dr. Nina Weishaupt | Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.*
Dr. Ann Wilson | University of Guelph*

Animal Health Professionals

Animal health professionals are selected for their experience and expertise with specific types of animals or experimental procedures.

Veterinarians

Dr. Lisa Ashdown | Vivocore Inc.
Dr. Nitin Bhardwaj | University of Toronto
Dr. Craig Bihun | National Research Council Canada*
Dr. Anna Bolinder | University of Guelph
Dr. Catherine Breault | Charles River Laboratories
Dr. Amy Brown | Algonquin College
Dr. Philip Byrne | Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada*
Dr. Anne-Marie Catudal | Université Laval*
Dr. Chereen Collymore | Charles River Laboratories*
Dr. Lucie Côté | McGill University*
Dr. Shawn Davis | Vivocore Inc.*
Dr. Isabelle Gauthier | University of Lethbridge*
Dr. Bridget Gray | University of Saskatchewan
Dr. David Hanwell | University of Toronto
Dr. Martin Haulena | Vancouver Aquarium
Dr. Richard Hodges | University of Manitoba*
Dr. Ovidiu Jumanca | Institut de recherche clinique de Montréal*
Dr. Léo Kenny | University of Manitoba*
Dr. Karen Machin | University of Saskatchewan
Dr. Annie-Ève Marsolais | Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe
Dr. Shelly McErlane | University of British Columbia
Dr. Kerri Nielsen | University of Toronto*
Dr. Holly Orlando | University of Ottawa
Dr. Andrew Oster | Kingfisher International Inc.
Dr. Jonathan Spears | University of Prince Edward Island
Dr. Kurtis Swekla | University of Saskatchewan*
Dr. Andrew Winterborn | Queen's University*

Technicians

Ms. Meghan Black | Sheridan College
Mr. Christian Demers | Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal
Ms. Karen Gourlay | McMaster University