The Minister for Seniors and Accessibility designates a Chair of the Board from among the Directors. The Board consists of a mix of retirement home industry representatives, consumers, business representatives, government and government organizations.
CARMINE DOMANICO – CHAIR
Board Chair | Serving since: August 2023 | Current 1-Year Term ends August 2027
Carmine is an accomplished executive and seasoned corporate director with more than 35 years of leadership experience in Canada and internationally. He has held senior executive positions with organizations including GEON Performance Solutions, CIBC and Nortel Networks. Carmine has extensive expertise in governance, risk management, organizational transformation, talent strategy development and operational effectiveness, and has also led and/or supported strategic planning, succession management, and mergers and acquisitions.
Carmine has significant governance experience in previous board and committee roles across various community and professional associations. He has also held board and leadership roles with Central West Local Health Integration Network, the Central West Community Care Access Centre, the Brampton Board of Trade and the Toronto Human Resources Professionals Association, among other organizations.
A graduate of the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management Executive MBA program, Carmine holds the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation, as well as advanced governance certifications from the Ontario Hospital Association. Carmine also completed the Electronics Engineering Technology Program at Mohawk College where he received the Electronics Technologist of Year Award and was recognized as one of Mohawk College’s Incredible 40 at 40.
CHRISTINE OZIMEK – VICE-CHAIR
Board Vice-Chair | Serving since: December 2021 | Current 3-Year Term ends December 2027
Christine Ozimek is a business executive and director with over 30 years of leadership experience. Formerly CEO of a group of retirement homes and long-term care homes, Christine spent 25 years as an innovative leader with a focus on the core values of people, community and dignity. Christine advises a variety of companies which have included an early phase private company specialized in neurorehabilitation, where she served as Chair of the Board. An active supporter of the True Patriot Love Foundation, in 2019 she was a member of their first all-women’s expedition team snowshoeing 100 km across the Arctic Circle on Baffin Island to raise funds in support of veterans and military families. Christine holds an International MBA from the Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Windsor. She is a holder of the Institute of Corporate Directors Director designation. She is bilingual (English and French).
JONATHAN BOULAKIA
Board Member | Serving since: December 2019 | Current 3-Year Term ends December 2028
Jonathan Boulakia is Chief Investment Officer and Chief Legal Officer of Chartwell Retirement Residences, Canada’s largest owner/operator of retirement residences. He is responsible for all acquisitions and development at Chartwell, as well as all legal and governance matters. Jonathan is also Chartwell’s Corporate Secretary and has oversight of Chartwell’s privacy office and insurance department. Prior to joining Chartwell in 2008, Jonathan practiced corporate law at Torys LLP, focusing on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. Jonathan attended McGill University for undergraduate studies in science, has an LL.B. from the University of Ottawa Common Law Program, has completed the Canadian Securities Course and holds an ICD.D. designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. Jonathan’s community involvement includes serving on the board of The Chartwell Foundation and having served on the Board and as Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Jonathan is fluent in English and French. Jonathan served as the Vice-Chair of RHRA’s Board of Directors until December 2022.
LEAH LEVESQUE
Board Member | Serving since: January 2024 | Current 3-Year Term ends December 2026
Leah Levesque is a health care executive with over 15 years of senior leadership experience with a strong focus on seniors. Most recently as the President and CEO of Arnprior Regional Health, Leah’s key accomplishments included establishing a new strategic plan, opening a new long term care home of 96 beds and leading the organization to earn its second consecutive exemplary status accreditation. Leah has significant Board experience which includes serving on the Board of the Alzheimer’s Society – Ottawa and Renfrew County Chapter for seven years, of which she served as Vice Chair for two years. From her decades of leadership and nursing experience, focus on long term care and community-based programs for seniors, and experience working in rural communities, Leah brings a broad appreciation of the challenges and opportunities that exist in smaller communities and the resources and support that seniors require. Leah holds an ICD.D designation from the Rotman School of Management, a Master of Health Science in Health Administration from the University of Toronto, and a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing from the University of Ottawa.
ANIL MATHUR
Board Member | Serving since: June 2021 | Current 2.5 Year Term ends December 2026
Anil Mathur is a thought leader with deep expertise in governance, audit and risk management. As CIBC’s Senior Vice-President & Chief Auditor for almost a decade, Anil was a member of the Operating Committee charged with oversight of CIBC’s global operations. He is an industry speaker and publisher on risk, controls and audit. Anil also served as Senior Vice-President of Corporate Services, with responsibility for strategic sourcing and stewardship of CIBC’s real estate portfolio globally. Anil is actively involved in the not-for-profit sector, with a focus on healthcare, environment and social enterprise. He serves on a number of not-for-profit boards, and he is also Vice-Chair of the Province of Ontario’s Central Services Sector Audit Committee.
VALA MONESTIME BELTER
Board Member | Serving since: July 2020 | Current 3-Year Term ends July 2029
Vala Monestime Belter has diverse experience in Ontario’s long-term care sector, having worked as Director of Resident Care, Administrator, LTC Homes Inspector and LTC Consultant. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Bachelor of Arts, and a Master of Science. She has served in an executive capacity on numerous boards including the Ontario Long Term Care Association, Ontario Northland, TVOntario, Nipissing Timiskaming Parry Sound District Health Council, Hôpital Mattawa Hospital, Mattawa District Chamber of Commerce, and she co-founded the Mattawa Child Care Centre and Mattawa Area Youth Golf Association. Vala served as cabinet member for the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation MRI Campaign and fundraising committee member of One Kids Place. Presently, she is a Director with the Nipissing East Community Futures Development Corporation; and is Mattawa Wellness and Life Enrichment Chair, a non-profit organization supporting physical, social and economic wellness programs. Vala was presented the Ontario Bicentennial Medal, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for contribution to her community. Vala is bilingual (French and English).