Strategic Management and Coordination Committee

Composed of voluntary sector and government representatives, the Strategic Management and Coordination Committee (SMC) provides overall leadership, coordination and oversight of the Canada Volunteerism Initiative. The Community Partnerships Program at Canadian Heritage provides secretariat support to the SMC. Click here for SMC terms of reference.

Committee Members

Co-chairs:

Marlene Deboisbriand
President, Volunteer Canada
(Information, Capacity-Building and Awareness Centre
and Community Support Centre)

Michel Lemay
A/Director, Community Partnerships Program
Canadian Heritage

Members from National Organizations (Voluntary Sector):

Michael Hall
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Centre for Philanthropy
(Knowledge Development Centre)

Dr. Pierre Duplessis
Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Red Cross

Members from Local Organizations (Voluntary Sector):

Walwin F.E. Blackmore
Newfoundland/Labrador Network

Anthony DeLorenzo
Yukon Network

Karen Howe
British Columbia Network

Wayne Helgason
Interim Representative, Manitoba Network

Joanne Linzey
Interim Representative, Nova Scotia Network

Colleen Watts
Interim Representative, Manitoba Network

Government Members:

John Connolly
Director, Community Engagement
Human Resources Development Canada

Don McRae
A/Manager, Community Partnerships Program
Canadian Heritage
Ex-officio

Secretariat:

Community Partnerships Program
Canadian Heritage