The Board of Directors of the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation is committed to excellence in the legal governance of the organization and does so ethically, morally, and toward the achievement of our Mission.
Dr. Hans Kreder, Chair, Toronto, ON
Kent Davison, Treasurer, Edmonton, AB
Doug Thomson, Secretary, Mono, ON
Sherwood Bassin, Oshawa, ON
Dr. Michelle Ghert, Oakville, ON
Michael A. Spears, Toronto, ON
Dr. Monika Volesky, Outremont, QC
Jamie Williams, Barrie, ON
James Wilson, Toronto, ON
Trinity Wittman, Pointe-Claire, QC
Todd Charlebois, Chief Executive Officer
Medical & Scientific Review Committee
The purpose of the committee is to conduct initial and final review of information and resources developed by the Foundation for patient and public education, ensuring helpfulness to the intended audience, accuracy and reliability. Members are appointed to this volunteer committee by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, and consist predominantly of orthopaedic surgeons from across the nation and representatives of medical and health fields such as nursing, physiotherapy, and athletic therapy.
Dr. Peter Dryden, Victoria, BC
Ms. Kira Ellis, Calgary, AB
Dr. Jennifer Fletcher, Saint John, NB
Dr. Yves Laflamme, Montreal, QC
Dr. Brendan Lewis, Corner Brook, NL
Dr. Stefan Parent, Montreal, QC
Dr. John Theodoropoulos, Toronto, ON
Dr. Veronica Wadey, Toronto, ON
Dr. Albert Yee, Toronto, ON
COF Past Chairs
The COF has been privileged to have talented, dedicated leaders as Chair of the Board over the years.
2018 Dr. Pierre Guy
2014 Dr. Geoff Johnston
2010 Dr. James Waddell
2007 Dr. Kevin Orrell
2004 Dr. Paul Wright
2000 Dr. Hubert Labelle
1999 Dr. Cy Frank
1994 Dr. Cec Rorabeck
1990 Dr. André Beaupré
1987 Dr. T. Derek V. Cooke
1986 Dr. David Hastings
1982 Dr. Ian Jeffrey
1979 Dr. Hans Uhthoff
1974 Dr. George Kay
1970 Dr. W.R. Harris
1967 Dr. G. Pennal
1965 Dr. R.I. Harris