Dear colleagues,
I am delighted to bring you this update from the November CRNS Council meeting that took place last week.
We began the meeting with Knowledge Keeper and Cultural Advisor, Judy Pelly, blessing the day and opening with a prayer to help guide our decision-making processes.
From there, Council participated in a discussion related to AI and how we can work to incorporate this new technology both organizationally and into regulatory practice. The conversation included exploring guiding principles for registrants and identifying next steps for CRNS in leveraging this emerging technology.
Next, Council received Committee reports from Audit & Finance, Legislation & Bylaws and Governance & HR. The 2026 CRNS Budget was approved.
Council received updates from Executive Director & Registrar, Cindy Smith and the leadership team on key areas within their governance oversight, including regulatory programs, strategic priorities, risk management and financial performance. Council always appreciates these updates and is pleased with the hard work of the CRNS staff.
Lastly, we had the pleasure of welcoming Jennifer Ahenakew, Vice President of First Nations and Métis Health, and Sharon Clarke, Coordinator at Saskatoon Urban Aboriginal Strategy to our meeting for an informative discussion related to advancing anti-racism in nursing practice.
Thank you for your continued dedication to caring for the public.
Sincerely,
Natalie Thiessen, RN
Council Chair