Board of Directors Meeting: February 18, 2026

Minutes

Directors Present: Catherine Zahn (Chair), Jean-Robert Bernier, Mark Dockstator (via videoconference), Lynda Hawton, Cally Hunt, Gillian Kernaghan, Neil Fraser, Carol Lambie (via videoconference), Lori Marshall, Patrick Tallon (via videoconference), John Wright

Directors not in Attendance: N/A

Ontario Health: Matthew Anderson (President & CEO), Ashley Potts (Program Manager, Board Governance & Board Secretary, via videoconference), Phuong Truong (Coordinator, Risk & Governance), Christine Gan (Executive Assistant, Legal), Sacha Bhatia (Executive Vice President, Primary and Community-Based Care), Melissa McCready (General Counsel), Louise Verity (Chief Communications and Corporate Affairs Officer ), Elham Roushani (Chief Financial Officer), Vicky Simanovski (Vice President, Sector Support, Performance and Accountability), Nicole Robinson (Interim Chief Regional Officer, via videoconference), Christine Nuernberger (Interim Chief Regional Officer, via videoconference), Brian Ktytor (Chief Regional Officer, via videoconference), Scott Ovenden (Chief Regional Officer), Val Duffey (Chief Human Resources Officer), Darryl King (Interim Chief, Strategy, Planning, Privacy, Analytics & Risk), Stephanie Lockert (Interim Chief Operating Officer), Chris Simpson (Executive Vice President, Acute and Hospital-Based Care, and Chief Medical Executive, via videoconference), Sacha Bhatia (Executive Vice President, Primary and Community-Based Care), Judy Linton (Executive Vice President, Acute and Hospital-Based Care, and Chief Nursing Officer), Angela Tibando (Senior Vice President Digital Excellence in Health)

Invited Guest(s): Emily Norcliffe (Practicum Student, via videoconference)

1. Chair’s Opening Remarks

The Chair welcomed Board Members and guest to the meeting.

1.1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m.

1.2. Recognition of Quorum

With quorum present, the meeting was formally constituted.

1.3. Declarations of Conflict

No conflicts of interest were declared.

1.4. Approve Agenda

Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the Agenda was approved as presented.

1.5. Land Acknowledgement & Dedication – Mark Dockstator

Ms. Lambie dedicated the meeting to the men and women of Canadian Armed Forces.

2. Consent Agenda – Open

2.1. Approve December 17, 2025 Board Minutes

Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the December 17, 2025 Board meeting were approved.

2.2. Committee Report - Open

This item was for information only.

The meeting moved to a closed session.

Termination of meeting

The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the meeting was adjourned.

(Original signed by)
Catherine Zahn
Board Chair

(Original signed by)
Ashley Potts
Board Secretary