Standing Committees

The Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to- day administration of the affairs of AIC in accordance with policies and actions approved by the Board.

• Chair: Terry Dowle, P. App., AACI, British Columbia
• Joanne Slaney, P. App., AACI, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Dena Knopp, P. App., CRA, Fellow, Alberta
• Deana Halladay, P. App., CRA, Fellow, Manitoba
• Mark Poechman, P. App., AACI, Alberta
• Donna Dewar, CEO (Non-Voting Member)

The Nominating Committee oversees nominations for AIC members and others to serve on committees.

• Chair: Joanne Slaney – President Elect
• Ning Zheng, P. App., AACI (AB) Non-Fee
• Vincent O’Dwyer, P.App., AACI (BC) Fee
• Kathleen Ellis, P. App., AACI (QC) Non-Fee, small province
• Tejveer Walia, P. App., CRA (ON) Fee
• Donna Dewar, CEO (non-voting)
• Antoinette Schieda, Manager, Governance – AIC National Staff

The Committee is responsible for reviewing material prepared by or on behalf of the various AIC Committees and/or producing material for advice with respect to By-Laws, Policies, and Procedures and such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated to it from time to time by the Board.

• Chair: Dena Knopp, P. App. CRA Fellow
• Brett Garnett, P. App., AACI
• Dean MacKinnon, P. App., AACI
• Kirk Norine, P. App, AACI – SK
• Claudio Polito, P.App., AACI Fellow – ON
• Donna Dewar – CEO
• Antoinette Schieda – Manager, Governance (National Staff)

The Audit and Finance Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by reviewing and making recommendations regarding all AIC financial affairs.

• Chair: Terry Dowle, P. App., AACI, British Columbia
• Joanne Slaney, P. App., AACI, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Gilles Lecours, P. App., AACI, Quebec
• Andre Pouliot, P. App., AACI, Nova Scotia
• Mark Poechman, P. App., AACI, Alberta
• Donna Dewar, CEO (Non-Voting Member)
• Glenda Cardinal, AIC National Staff

• (Chair) David Shum, P. App., AACI (Fellow), Alberta
• Dena Knopp, P. App., CRA, Fellow, Alberta
• Andy Pham, P. App., AACI, British Columbia
• Ashita Chandra, P. App., AACI, Ontario
• Brian Gay, P. App., AACI, Ontario
• Nakita McRae, P. App., AACI, Ontario
• Marcel Parsons, P. App., AACI, Ontario
• Ayda Chamcham, P. App., AACI, Quebec
• Tian Wigmore, P. App., AACI, Prince Edward Island
• Aaron Mullin, P. App., CRA, Alberta
• Cecilia J. Duan, Candidate, Ontario
• Sandy Huang, Candidate, Ontario

The AAC oversees all matters regarding learning and education for AIC, including entry requirements, designation requirements and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). With respect to the preceding, it is AAC’s responsibility to:

• Make decisions on curriculum and administrative matters
• Act as an advisory resource to the Board on matters of fundamental change
• Advise the Board on all matters regarding the Applied Experience and Mentoring Programs for AIC Designations (AACI and CRA)
• Take responsibility for:
  • Establishing and documenting the professional qualities, skills and abilities required of designated members of the Institute, which may include creating and utilizing needs analysis instruments
  • Producing a Syllabus that outlines key competencies and provides recommendations on the content of the courses in the AIC – Program of Professional Studies and Continuing Professional Development
  • Undertaking research on foreign qualifications in conjunction with UBC
  • Undertaking such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated to it from time to time by the Board

• Chair: Nicholas Ruta, P. App., AACI, (MB)
• Adam Hannah, P. App., AACI, (ON)
• Ben Ellens, P. App., AACI, (ON)
• Brad Brewster, P. App., AACI, (AB)
• Kate Dunsworth Casey, P. App., CRA, (NS)
• Katie Manojlovich, P. App., AACI, (NL)
• Suzanne de Jong, P. App., AACI, Fellow, (ON)
• Steve Paik, P. App., AACI, (ON)
• Jimmy Runda Li , Candidate (AB)
• Erin McGregor, P. App., AACI, (BC) Fee Board Advisor (ex-officio)
• Charles-Olivier Amedee-Manesme, ULaval Representative (ex-officio)
• Mireille Leclerc, ULaval Representative (ex-officio)
• John Bridal, UBC Representative (ex-officio)
• Magee Walker, UBC Representative (ex-officio)
• Mike Schulkowsky, AIC National Staff
• Sueann Rogers, AIC National Staff
• Rebecca McCarthy, AIC National Staff

AIC’s Advocacy Committee works to support and promote our Members on a national and provincial level, and advocates for them on issues that impact the valuation profession and the real estate industry.

• Chair: Claudio Polito, P. App., AACI, Fellow, Ontario
• Brett Garnett, P. App., AACI, British Columbia
• Dean MacKinnon, P. App., AACI, Prince Edward Island
• Donna Dewar, CEO (Non-Voting Member)
• Sophie Lamontagne, AIC National Staff
• Brandyn Hayes, AIC National Staff

The Communications Committee supports the Strategic Plan objectives of achieving profile for AIC members, focusing on promotion and advocacy, including a branding strategy. The goal is to achieve these conditions:

• AIC members having increased presence and influence;
• AIC members being sought after for input on public policy matters; and
• Increased brand recognition

• Christine Vandelinder – Executive Director (AB)
• Christina Bhalla – CEO (BC)
• Lee Hurton – Executive Director (MB)
• Tara Gray – Executive Director (NB)
• Antoinette Schieda – Executive Director (NL)
• Cheryl Kempton – Executive Director (NS)
• Margie Carlson – CEO (ON)
• Suzanne Pater – Executive Director (PE)
• Carolyn Wilson – Executive Director (QC)
• Sarah Taylor – Executive Director (SK)
• Donna Dewar – CEO National
• Sophie Lamontagne – Director Public Affairs and Communications (National Staff)

• Chair: Andre Pouliot, P. App., AACI, Fellow (NS)
• Joanne Slaney P. App, AACI (NL) President Elect – Vice-Chair and Board Advisor
• Pat Cooper, P. App., AACI, Fellow (AB) Chair of Adjudicating
• Larry Dybvig, P. App., AACI, Fellow (BC) Chair of Appeal
• Allan Beatty, P. App., AACI, Fellow (BC) Advocate
• Peter Lawrek, P. App., AACI, Fellow (SK) Advocate
• Cliff Smirl, P. App., AACI, (BC) Advocate
• David Simes, P. App., AACI (MB) Advocate
• Deana Halladay, P. App., CRA, Fellow, (MB) Chair of Standards
• Thomas Fox P. App., AACI, Fellow (SK) – Chair of Forms Working Group
• Terry Brooke, P. App., AACI (AB) Chair of Investigating

The Investigating Subcommittee considers and investigates complaints regarding the conduct or professional services (appraisal, review, consulting, reserve fund planning) prepared by any member of AIC.

• Chair: Terry Brooke P. App., AACI (AB)
• Chris Marlyn P. App., AACI (AB)
• Maryanne Espie P. App., CRA (ON)
• Peter McLean P. App., AACI, Fellow (ON)
• Steven Gomes P. App., AACI (ON)
• Hugo Généreux P. App., AACI (QC)
• Lisa Campbell P. App., AACI (ON)
• Ian Day, P. App., CRA (AB)
• Eric Tworo, P. App., AACI (ON)
• Alireza Alvandi, P. App., AACI (ON)
• Daniel Harvey, P. App., AACI (ON)
• Brian Varner P. App., AACI (BC)
• Daniel Doucet P. App, AACI (ON)

The Adjudicating Subcommittee hears all allegations against members referred to it by the Professional Practice Advocate. In addition, the Adjudicating Subcommittee hears appeals of decisions made by the Counsellor, Professional Practice.

• Pat Cooper, P. App., AACI, Fellow (AB)
• Dan Jones, P. App., AACI (BC)
• Femi Rufus, P. App., AACI (ON)
• Grant Uba, P. App., AACI Fellow (ON)
• Simon Chin, P. App., AACI, (AB)
• Stephen Waqué, AACI Hon, (ON) LL. B
• Kenneth Young, P. App., AAC, (NS)
• Marc Dallaire, P. App., CRA (ON)
• Michael Fox, P. App., AACI (SK)
• Sandra Behm, P. App., AACI (BC)
• William Gibbs, P. App., (AB)

The Appeal Subcommittee hears all appeals by members or the Professional Practice Advocate against decisions of an Adjudicating Subcommittee. In addition, the Appeal Subcommittee hears all appeals relating to mandatory Continuing Professional Development and Admissions.

• Larry Dybvig P. App., AACI, Fellow (BC)
• John Shevchuk AACI (Hon.) (BC) LL. B.
• Carl Nilsen P. App., AACI, Fellow (BC)
• Stan Jugovic P. App., AACI (ON)
• Ray Bower P. App., AACI, Fellow (ON)
• Jeff Lynch P. App., AACI (ON)
• Barton Bourassa, P. App., AACI (BC)
• Charles Johnstone, P. App., AACI (ON) 

The Standards Subcommittee is responsible for establishing, reviewing, improving and promulgating standards of professional appraisal practice and ethics, and such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated to it from time to time by the Board. The Standards Subcommittee is also responsible for recommending to the Board proposed amendments to the Institute’s Ethics Standards. The Board has the authority to review other material prepared by or on behalf of the members for advice with respect to compliance with The Standards.

• Chair – Deana Halladay, P. App., CRA, Fellow (MB)
• Dianna LeBreton, P. App., CRA, (ON)
• Brian Varner, P. App., AACI, (BC)
• Dan Brewer, P. App., AACI, Fellow (ON)
• Stephen Kooyman, P. App., CRA, (AB)
• John Farmer, P. App., AACI, (AB)
• Kari Benum, P.App., CRA (BC)
• Rosa Villacob, P.App., AACI (ON)
• Scott McEwen, P.App., AACI (PE)
• Jeff Thompson, P. App., AACI (AB)