CMCC is governed by an elected Board of chiropractors from throughout Canada, and public members with a variety of professional backgrounds. Together, the Board of Governors is responsible for all matters of policy pertaining to the direction, operation and maintenance of corporate governance, and professional, academic and ethical standards with regard to CMCC. Board elections are held annually.
Board of Governors 2025-2026
Board Emeriti:
Dr. Ron Brady, SK
Dr. Vincent Sinclair, ON
Board Liaison:
Ms. Margaret McCallen
Legal Counsel:
Mr. Allan Freedman
Contact:
board@cmcc.ca
Board Members
Arif Karmali BSc, DC, FRCCSS(C), ICSC
Board Member
Alberta
Catherine Straus BSc, DC
Vice Chair
Executive Member
Ontario
Deb Manz MBA
Secretary Treasurer
Executive Member
Public Member
Alberta
Debbie Brake Patten BSc, DC, MEd
Executive Member
Newfoundland and Labrador
Denise Perron DC
Board Member
Quebec
Ellen Vogel PhD, FDC
Public Member
British Columbia
Famida Jiwa BSc, CHE, DC, MHSc
Public Member
Ontario
John Church PhD
Public Member
Ontario
Kevyn Kristmanson BSc, DC
Chair
Executive Member
Saskatchewan
Kimberly Castle BSc, DC
Board Member
Manitoba
Liza Grant DC, FRCCSS(C)
Board Member
British Columbia
Mark Perrett BSc, DC
Past Chair
Executive Member
Manitoba
Mary Irene-Parker BEd, DC, MA
Board Member
Nova Scotia
John Sabo BMath, MFAc, MEd, CPA
Public Member
Ontario
Peter Shipka BSc, DC
Executive Member
Alberta
