About the Council

About the Council 

The CDTA Council is made up of public members (appointed by Government) and registered dental technologists and technicians, who are appointed pursuant to the CDTA's governance policies. The Council governs the College by focusing on strategy and setting goals and performance measures.

2026 Council Members

ChairGary Wakelam
Vice-ChairGrant Maier
Finance Committee Chair & Public MemberGary Lock
Council MemberLouise Byer
Council MemberPhilip Zachariah
Public MemberCatherine Mardon
Public MemberGary Lock
Public MemberJennifer Peace
Public MemberVacant
Public MemberVacant

Council Meeting Summary 

June 19, 2023: Meeting Summary

September 11, 2023: Meeting Summary

November 27, 2023: Meeting Summary

January 29, 2024: Meeting Summary

March 11, 2024: Meeting Summary

June 3, 2024: Meeting Summary

September 16, 2024 (Special Meeting CLOSED to the Public): Meeting Summary

October 5, 2024: Meeting Summary

November 25, 2024: Meeting Summary

February 10, 2025: Meeting Summary

April 28, 2025: Meeting Summary

June 16, 2025: Meeting Summary

September 15, 2025: Meeting Summary

November 22, 2025: Meeting Summary

 

2026 Council Meeting Dates

Monday, March 2, 2026 @ 4:30 pm 
Format: Virtual 

Meeting Summary

April 27, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Format: Virtual 

Meeting Summary

Monday, June 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Format: Virtual 

Meeting Summary

Monday, September 14, 2026 4:30 pm

Format: Virtual 

Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21, 2026

FULL DAY

Format: In-Person

Location: TBD

 

 

 

 

 

Obervers and Presenters at Council 

If you would like to observe a Council meeting or present to Council, you can submit a request at least forty-five (45) days prior to a meeting date. 

Want more information? Review Council's policy for Observers and Presenters at Council Meetings. 

Contact Council at membersinfo@cdta.ca.