Standing Committees

Committees play an invaluable role in administering and advancing the goals and objectives of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC). Committee members help influence the goals, objectives and outcomes of the organization and receive their authority from and are accountable to AIC’s Board of Directors.

Terms of Reference

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to- day administration of the affairs of AIC in accordance with policies and actions approved by the Board.

André Pouliot, AACI, P.App Nova Scotia
Jan Wicherek, AACI, P.App Prince Edward Island
Suzanne de Jong, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Dena Knopp, CRA, P.App, Alberta
Adam Dickinson, AACI, P.App, New Brunswick
Keith Lancastle AACI (Hon.) Ontario

Admissions and Accreditation Committee (AAC)

The AAC oversees all matters regarding learning and education for AIC, including entry requirements, designation requirements and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). With respect to the preceding, it is AAC’s responsibility to:

Make decisions on curriculum and administrative matters
Act as an advisory resource to the Board on matters of fundamental change
Advise the Board on all matters regarding the Applied Experience and Mentoring Programs for AIC Designations (AACI and CRA)
Take responsibility for:
- Establishing and documenting the professional qualities, skills and abilities required of designated members of the Institute, which may include creating and utilizing needs analysis instruments
- Producing a Syllabus that outlines key competencies and provides recommendations on the content of the courses in the AIC – Program of Professional Studies and Continuing Professional Development
- Undertaking research on foreign qualifications in conjunction with UBC
- Undertaking such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated to it from time to time by the Board

Adam Dickinson, AACI, P.App, New Brunswick
Terry Dowle, AACI, P.App, British Columbia
Brad Brewster, AACI, P.App Alberta
Adam Palmer, AACI, P.App Ontario
JT Dhoot, AACI, P.App Alberta
Alison Clarke, CRA, P.App Ontario
Jeff Thompson, AACI, P.App Alberta
Ayda Chamcham, AACI, P.App, Quebec
Simeon Nkeshimana, Candidate, Ontario
John Bridal, UBC Representative
Andre Gravelle, UBC Representative
Lucie Francoeur, FSA ULaval Representative
Kevin Collins, AIC National Staff
Mike Schulkowsky, AIC National Staff
Sueann Rogers, AIC National Staff

Advocacy Committee

AIC’s Advocacy Committee works to support and promote our Members on a national and provincial level, and advocates for them on issues that impact the valuation profession and the real estate industry.

Ed Saxe, CRA, P.App, Ontario
Mike Kirkland, AACI, P.App, Newfoundland and Labrador
Keith Lancastle, AIC National Staff
André Hannoush, AIC National Staff
Paul Hébert, AIC National Staff

Audit and Finance Committee

The Audit and Finance Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by reviewing and making recommendations regarding all AIC financial affairs.

Suzanne De Jong, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Ed Saxe, CRA, P.App, Ontario
Thomas Fox, AACI, P.App, Saskatchewan
Keith Lancastle, AACI (Hon.), AIC National Staff
Glenda Cardinal, AIC National Staff

Bylaws, Regulations and Procedures

The Committee is responsible for reviewing material prepared by or on behalf of the various AIC Committees and/or producing material for advice with respect to Bylaws, Regulations and Procedures and such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated to it from time to time by the Board.

Keith Lancastle, AACI (Hon.), Ontario

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee supports the Strategic Plan objectives of achieving profile for AIC members, focusing on promotion and advocacy, including a branding strategy. The goal is to achieve these conditions:

AIC members having increased presence and influence;
AIC members being sought after for input on public policy matters; and
Increased brand recognition

Dena Knopp, CRA, P.App, Alberta
Ed Saxe, CRA, P.App, Ontario
Laura Kemp, CRA, P.App Manitoba
Steve Blacklock, AACI, P.App, British Columbia
Alinda Dekker, CRA, P.App, Ontario
Chris Connors, Candidate, New Brunswick
Sanjit Singh, AACI, P.App Alberta
Ida Miceli-Constant, CRA, P.App, Ontario
Movarid Basari, Candidate, Ontario
Paul Hébert, AIC National Staff
André Hannoush, AIC National Staff
Haddy John, Haddy, AIC National Staff

Conference Committee

The Conference Committee is responsible, in concert with the AIC Conference and Meetings Planner, for the organization, planning and implementation of the annual conference of the Appraisal Institute of Canada.

Simon Chin, AACI, P.App (Co-Chair)
Mark Poechman, AACI, P.App (Co-Chair)
Rene Cabusas
John Manning, AACI, P.App
Ernie Paustian, AACI, P.App
Royce Carey, AACI, P.App
Christine Vandelinder, Executive Director – Alberta
Kevin Collins, AIC National Staff
Paul Hébert, AIC National Staff
Haddy John, AIC National Staff

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee oversees nominations for AIC members and others to serve on committees.

Jan Wicherek, AACI, P.App
Suzanne De Jong, AACI, P.App
Nicholas Ruta, AACI, P.App
Phil Kempton, AACI, P.App
Dino Giuliani, AACI, P.App
Keith Lancastle, AIC National Staff

Research and Development Committee

The Research and Development Committee oversees the Research and Development Fund, which is registered by the Canada Revenue Agency as a Registered Canadian Charitable Organization within the meaning of the Income Tax Act. The Research and Development Fund supports research studies in the field of real property valuation techniques and procedures, with particular emphasis on the effects of current economic development and real property value. The Institute encourages research that supports its mission to protect the public interest and support members by ensuring high standards of professional real estate and related property advisory services. Consideration will be given to projects related to the application of existing valuation techniques to new areas as well as the development of new concepts in valuation.

Laura Kemp, CRA, P.App, Manitoba (Chair)
Bob Thompson, AACI, P.App Alberta
Robert White, AACI, P.App Quebec
Eric Tworo, AACI, P.App Ontario
Kevin Collins, AIC National Staff
Keith Lancastle, AIC National Staff

Quebec Relations

Louis Poirier, AACI, P.App, Québec
Keith Lancastle, AIC National Staff
Andre Hannoush, AIC National Staff

President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion

David Shum, AACI, P.App, Alberta
Andy Pham, AACI, P.App, British Columbia
Ashita Chandra, Candidate, Ontario
Brian Gay, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Christina Bhalla, Candidate, British Columbia
Lisa Campbell, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Peter Thompson, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Ayda Chamcham, AACI, P.App, Québec
Tian Wigmore, AACI, P.App, PEI
Andre Hannoush, National Staff
Haddy John, National Staff

Professional Practice Committee

Suzanne De Jong, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Jan Wicherek, AACI, P.App, Prince Edward Island
Robert Robson, AACI, P.App Ontario
Michael Fox, AACI, P.App Saskatchewan
Pat Cooper, AACI, P.App Alberta
Peter Lawrek, AACI, P.App Saskatchewan
Dena Knopp, CRA, P.App, Alberta
Mike Garcelon, AACI, P.App Saskatchewan
Allan Beatty, AACI, P.App British Columbia
Prabdeep Singh, CRA, P.App, Alberta
Louis Poirier, AIC National Staff
Larry Brewer, AIC National Staff
Brian Varner, AIC National Staff
Daniel Doucet, AIC National Staff
Shelley Poirier, AIC National Staff
Edit Mate, AIC National Staff

The Professional Practice Committee is composed of the following Subcommittees:

Investigating Subcommittee

The Investigating Subcommittee considers and investigates complaints regarding the conduct or professional services (appraisal, review, consulting, reserve fund planning) prepared by any member of AIC.

Michael Fox, AACI, P.App, Saskatchewan
Marc Dallaire, CRA, P.App, Ontario
Kenneth Young, AACI, P.App, Nova Scotia
Chris Marlyn, AACI, P.App, Alberta
Jeff Lynch, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Terry Brooke, AACI, P.App, Alberta
Sandra Behm, AACI, P.App, British Columbia
Steven Oldford, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Aaron Harlang, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Steve Lefaivre, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Allison Clarke, CRA, P.App, Ontario
MaryAnne Espie, CRA, P.App, Ontario
Ida Miceli-Constant, CRA, P.App, Ontario
Peter McLean, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Shelley Poirier, AIC National Staff

Adjudicating Subcommittee

The Adjudicating Subcommittee hears all allegations against members referred to it by the Professional Practice Advocate. In addition, the Adjudicating Subcommittee hears appeals of decisions made by the Counsellor, Professional Practice.

Pat Cooper, AACI, P.App, Alberta
Stephen Waqué, Lawyer
Ingram, John, AACI, P.App, Nova Scotia
Ray Bower, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Grant Uba, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Charles Johnstone, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Barton Bourassa, AACI, P.App, British Columbia
Simon Chin, AACI, P.App, Alberta
Dan Jones, AACI, P.App, British Columbia
Femi Rufus, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Shelley Poirier, AIC National Staff

Appeal Subcommittee

The Appeal Subcommittee hears all appeals by members or the Professional Practice Advocate against decisions of an Adjudicating Subcommittee. In addition, the Appeal Subcommittee hears all appeals relating to mandatory Continuing Professional Development and Admissions.

Robert Robson, AACI, P.App, Ontario (Chair)
Larry Dybvig, AACI, P.App, British Columbia
John Shevchuck, Lawyer, British Columbia
Stan Jugovic, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Carl Nilsen, AACI, P.App, British Columbia
Mike Scichilone, AACI, P.App, New Brunswick
Shelley Poirier, AIC National Staff

Standards Subcommittee

The Standards Subcommittee is responsible for establishing, reviewing, improving and promulgating standards of professional appraisal practice and ethics, and such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated to it from time to time by the Board. The Standards Subcommittee is also responsible for recommending to the Board proposed amendments to the Institute’s Ethics Standards. The Board has the authority to review other material prepared by or on behalf of the members for advice with respect to compliance with The Standards.

Dena Knopp, CRA, P.App Alberta
Claudio Polito, AACI, P.App Ontario
Manpreet Sidhu, CRA, P.App, Alberta
Glenn Fletcher, CRA, P.App Ontario
Brian Varner, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Dan Brewer, AACI, P.App Ontario
Dan Wilson, AACI, P.App British Columbia
Shelley Poirier, AIC National Staff

Forms Subcommittee

Dan Brewer, AACI, P.App, Ontario
Thomas Fox, ACCI, P.App, Saskatchewan
Glenn Fletcher, CRA, P.App Ontario
Dena Knopp, CRA, P.App Alberta