Steering Committee Mandate

The purpose of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) is to provide executive direction and oversight to ensure the success of the project. The Committee will ensure the project fulfills commitments to funding partners and local residents, and it is completed within the approved scope, budget and schedule. The PSC will provide financial and strategic stewardship for the project, using influence and authority when required to assist the project in achieving its outcomes.

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Steering Committee Membership

Wendy Peterson, LWDH Board Representative and Chair of the Steering Committee
Chief Marilyn Sinclair, Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA) Representative and Vice-Chair of the Steering Committee
Calvin Morrisseau, Grand Council Treaty #3 Representative
Liz Boucha, Kenora Metis Council Representative
Rory McMillan, City of Kenora Representative
Dr. Jillie Retson, Physician Representative
Samantha Gould, LWDH Staff representative

Sally Johnson, Community Representative
Brianna Skead, Community Representative
Ray Racette, LWDH Hospital CEO (ex-officio)
Joe Barnes, KCA CEO (ex-officio)
Cheryl O’Flaherty, LWDH VP Corporate Services and Project Executive Sponsor (ex-officio)
Donna Makowsky, LWDH VP Patient Care (ex-officio)

Project Managers - Colliers

Leighton Klassen, Senior Project Manager, Colliers Project Leaders
Daniel Schmidt, Project Manager, Colliers Project Leaders

Colliers Project Leaders as the Project Manager will work on behalf of LWDH and KCA to coordinate the planning process with all stakeholders. Colliers will manage all aspects of the project including scope, cost, schedule, resources, communication, engagement and discussion with stakeholders, quality, risk, and procurement requirements. Colliers will be responsible for ensuring that all formal Stages of the capital plan are executed in accordance with MOHLTC Capital Planning Guidelines.

Project Planning Team

Ray Racette, LWDH Hospital CEO
Joe Barnes, KCA CEO
Chief Lorraine Cobiness
Cheryl O’Flaherty, LWDH VP Corporate Services and Project Executive Sponsor
Donna Makowsky, LWDH VP Patient Care
Daphne Armstrong, Director of Service for Health and Mental Health and Addictions, Kenora Chiefs Advisory
Leighton Klassen, Senior Project Manager, Colliers Project Leaders
Daniel Schmidt, Project Manager, Colliers Project Leaders

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