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PEOPLE

Countless volunteers and professional staff work tirelessly behind the scenes to help manage and deliver programs — both nationally and locally — through committees, provincial and territorial speed skating associations and their affiliated clubs.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Speed Skating Canada Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who graciously devote their time and energy to the betterment of the sport. Members of the Board come from all walks of life and from all corners of the country. They are elected by our membership, at the Annual General Meeting, to provide leadership and direction in the pursuit of our organization’s vision, mission and strategic objectives. The Board is accountable to the membership for competent stewardship that will ensure the long-term viability of the organization.

Nominations

Blair R. Carbert, K.C.

President

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Alberta

Jean Pichette

Vice-President

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Quebec

Tristan Stepnuk

Treasurer

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Alberta

Alyson Charles

Athlete Director

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Quebec

Dave McQuaid

Director

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British Columbia

Steve Côté

Director

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Quebec

Wayne Kainu

Director

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Alberta

Alexandra Wrage

Director

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British Columbia

ADVISORY GROUPS

Our organization has several different types of internal and external advisory groups – made up of volunteers and subject matter experts from across the country – which have been established to provide Speed Skating Canada Board members and/or staff members with guidance on a specific program area. Each of these groups has a defined mandate and reporting structure, which are detailed in their respective Terms of Reference.

Terms of Reference

Committees

Committees report to the Speed Skating Canada Board of Directors and are mandated to assist the Board in carrying out its duties by advising Board colleagues on issues related to their areas of expertise. Committees are chaired by a member of the SSC Board and may also include external stakeholders. Committees generally operate at a policy or strategy level and are not involved in operational decisions of the organization.

Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee

Speakers
  • Tristan Stepnuk (Chair)
  • Wayne Kainu
  • Jean Pichette
  • Alyson Charles
  • Terry Lockhart (Staff)
  • Blair Carbert (Ex Officio)
  • Joe Morissette (Ex Officio)
MANDATE

To advise the Board on issues related to auditing and reporting, financial policies and strategies, financial and other risk management, and compliance with legal obligations.

Human Resources & Compensation Committee

Speakers
  • Steve Coté (Chair)
  • Blair Carbert
  • Tristan Stepnuk
  • Terry Lockhart (Staff)
  • Joe Morissette (Ex Officio)
MANDATE

To advise the Board on issues related to human resources practices and policies, compensation of senior SSC leadership, and compliance with human resources legal obligations.

Governance and Nominations Committee

Speakers
  • Dave McQuaid (Chair)
  • Alexandra Wrage
  • Danielle Daigle
  • Mary Francis Carter
  • Alexandra Proulx (Staff)
  • Katherine Strong
  • Blair Carbert (Ex Officio)
  • Joe Morissette (Ex Officio)
MANDATE

To advise the Board on issues related to SSC’s governance structure and practices in the identification, training and selection of individuals for volunteer positions within SSC.

Speakers
  • Blair Carbert (Chair)
  • David Butterworth
  • Stephanie Miersch
  • Scott Van Horne
  • Mathieu Bernier
MANDATE
  • To ensure, on a continuing basis, that the SSC Board of Directors and, where appropriate, any SSC committees, are composed of qualified and skilled persons capable of, and committed to, providing effective governance and leadership to the association.

Revenue Generation Committee

Speakers
  • Jean Pichette (Chair)
  • Wayne Kainu
  • Alexandra Wrage
  • Alyson Charles
  • Nicole Espenent (Staff)
  • Blair Carbert (Ex Officio)
  • Joe Morissette (Ex Officio)
MANDATE

To advise the Board on issues related to SSC’s revenue generation activities, including development of a Revenue Generation Strategy, associated policies, key outcomes and risk assessment protocols.

Advisory Councils

Advisory Councils report to senior Speed Skating Canada staff members and are mandated to advise SSC staff on issues related to their areas of expertise. Advisory Councils are chaired by a member of the SSC staff and are primarily comprised of external stakeholders. Advisory Councils generally contribute their expertise at an operational level, providing SSC staff with advice and support to help guide the decisions of the organization.

High Performance Advisory Council – Short Track

Speakers
  • Marc Schryburt (Chair)
  • François-Louis Tremblay
  • Andrew Lahey
  • Andrea Bower
MANDATE

To advise SSC high performance staff in the selection processes of the short track team(s).

High Performance Advisory Council – Long Track

Speakers
  • Mark Wild (Chair)
  • Shannon Sibold
  • Dominique Gravel
  • Jess Neufeld
MANDATE

To advise SSC high performance staff in the selection processes of the long track team(s).

Sport Development Advisory Council

Speakers
  • Jonathon Cavar (Chair)
  • Kaitlan Cook (Chair)
  • Jessica Price (Staff)
  • Chris Acton
  • Jean-Roch Bugeaud
  • Patti Walsh
  • Rick Hunt
  • Stuart Gibbs
  • Lorelei St. Rose
  • Todd Landon
  • Nathalie Duchesne
  • Roger Cole
  • Julie Byers
MANDATE

To advise SSC staff in the development of the sport system in accordance with SSC’s Strategic Plan and an understanding of Long-Term Development.

Fundraising Advisory Council

Speakers
  • Nicole Espenant (Chair)
  • Jill Lynch (Staff)
  • Vacant
  • Vacant
  • Vacant
  • Vacant
MANDATE

To advise and support SSC staff in the development and execution of initiatives in line with SSC’s Strategic Plan and the Revenue Generation Strategy as approved by the SSC Board of Directors.

Working Groups

Working Groups report to senior Speed Skating Canada staff members and are mandated to advise SSC staff on issues related to their areas of expertise. Contrary to Advisory Councils, Working Groups have a mandate that is limited in duration and are focused on the accomplishment of specific objectives and/or projects. Working Groups are chaired by a member of the SSC staff and are primarily comprised of external stakeholders. Working Groups generally contribute their expertise at an operational level, providing SSC staff with advice and support to help guide the decisions of the organization.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Working Group

Speakers
  • Alexandra Proulx (Chair)
  • Dustin Silvey
  • Carolyn MacKay
  • Amber Lesage
  • Sheyla Burgos-Khan
  • Jack Deibert
  • Marley Peters
  • Shauna Bookal
  • Lisa Wallace
  • Kashyap Gosai
  • Lan-Anh Phan
  • Sheila McGinn
MANDATE

To provide SSC staff with guidance and feedback on the scope, objectives and implementation of a national Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, which will include defining specific actions and measurable objectives for SSC to consider in advancing the sport’s progress in developing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community.

Marketing Working Group

Speakers
  • Nicole Espenant (Chair)
  • Alain Brouillette (Staff)
  • François-Olivier Roberge
  • Marley Peters
  • Thomas Dudley
  • Gilmore Junio
  • Matt Finlin
  • Isabelle Carrier
MANDATE

To provide SSC staff with guidance, advice and feedback on the scope, objectives, execution and implementation of national marketing projects in the lead up to Beijing 2022.

STAFF

The day-to-day operations of Speed Skating Canada are managed by the Chief Executive Officer, who leads over a dozen professional staff members towards achievement of the organization’s operational and strategic priorities. The staff work together on various programs, events and initiatives, all while providing support to our members, as well as our national team athletes, coaches and support team.

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Joe Morissette

Chief Executive Officer

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Ottawa

Alain Brouillette

Manager, Marketing and Communications

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Ottawa

Alexandra Proulx

Manager, Culture and Safe Sport

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Ottawa

Alicia Krywiak

SENIOR COORDINATOR, SPECIAL PROJECTS

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Ottawa

Jessica Price

COORDINATOR, SPORT DEVELOPMENT

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Ottawa

Jill Lynch

Manager, Events and Partnerships

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Calgary

Jonathon Cavar

Manager, Sport Pathway

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Montreal

Katherine Strong

SENIOR COORDINATOR, LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONS

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Ottawa

Kaitlan Cook

Manager, Member Development

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Ottawa

Marc Schryburt

Director, High Performance (Short Track) and Sport Pathway

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Montreal

Mark Wild

Director, High Performance – Long Track

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Calgary

Nicole Espenant

Director, Business and Member Development

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Calgary

Paula Vargas

Coordinator, Finance and Corporate Services

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Calgary

Shana Jean

COORDINATOR, HIGH PERFORMANCE – SHORT TRACK

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Montreal

Terry Lockhart, CPA, CGA

DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES

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Calgary

Tyler Mulcock

MANAGER, HIGH PERFORMANCE – LONG TRACK

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Calgary

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