Board of Directors Meeting: November 22, 2023

Minutes

Directors Present: Bill Hatanaka (Chair), Elyse Allan (Vice Chair), Jay Aspin, Jean-Robert Bernier, Adalsteinn Brown, Tom Flynn, Cally Hunt, Lynda Hawton Kitamura, Gillian Kernaghan, Jackie Moss, Paul Tsaparis

Directors not in Attendance: N/A

Ontario Health: Matthew Anderson (Chief Executive Officer), Anne Corbett (General Counsel and Executive Lead, Legal, Privacy and Risk), Ashley Potts (Program Manager, Legal, Privacy, Risk and Governance), Christine Gan (Executive Assistant, Legal, Risk, Privacy & Governance), Phuong Truong (Governance Coordinator), Louise Verity (Chief Communications and Engagement Officer), Angela Tibando (Senior Vice President Digital Excellence in Health – for item 8)

Invited Guest(s): N/A

1. Chair’s Opening Remarks

The Chair welcomed Board Members to the meeting.

The Chair welcomed Tom Flynn to the Ontario Health Board of Directors.

1.1 Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 12:25 p.m.

1.2 Recognition of Quorum

With quorum present, the meeting was formally constituted.

1.3 Declarations of Conflict

No conflicts of interest were declared.

1.4 Approve Agenda

Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the Agenda was approved as presented.

1.5 Dedication – Elyse Allan

Ms. Allan dedicated the Board meeting to everyone affected by mental health and addictions including individuals with mental health illness and addictions, those who support and care for individuals with mental illness and those who fight stigma.

Mr. Aspin will dedicate the next Board meeting.

2. Consent Agenda

2.1 Approve September 13, 2023 Board Minutes

Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the September 13, 2023 Board meeting were approved.

2.2 FARC Consent Items

2.2.1 Approval of the Revised OH Delegation of Authority

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of Ontario Health approved the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The Board of Directors approves the revisions to the Delegation of Authority Policy as presented.

2.2.2 Approval of the Revised OH Procurement Policy

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Board of Directors of Ontario Health approved the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLOVED THAT:

The Board of Directors approves the revisions to the Procurement Policy as presented.

The Board moved to a closed session due to the discussion of topics that are or may be subject to exemptions under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Board returned to an open session.

8. Innovation and Transformation Committee (ITC) Report

Mr. Tsaparis reported on the November 21, 2023 meeting including:

  • Consent Agenda:
    • Ontario Health Security Report Update

The Board moved to a closed session due to the discussion of topics that are or may be subject to exemptions under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Board returned to an open session.

Termination of meeting

The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the meeting was adjourned.

(Original signed by)
William Hatanaka, Board Chair

(Original signed by)
Anne Corbett, Corporate Secretary

Last Updated: October 23, 2024