The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) brought together industry partners, stakeholders, government leaders, and members of the public for its Annual Public Meeting on September 25, 2025.
Board Chair RJ Falconi kicked off the hybrid (in-person and online) event by highlighting TSSA’s progress as an Outcome-Based Regulator and noting key partnership efforts with the Ontario government. He also acknowledged Board membership, introducing current members, thanking outgoing Board members Connie Graham, Elaine Pitcher, and Brian Chu for their years of dedicated service, and welcoming new members Michael Rencheck and Michael Burjaw to the Board.
Ontario’s Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, the Honourable Stephen Crawford, shared a special message recognizing TSSA’s leadership in maintaining high safety standards and its role in supporting the province’s resilience and prosperity.
Safety Strategy in Review
Members of TSSA’s Executive Leadership Team took to the stage to present current and forward-looking initiatives. President and CEO Bonnie Rose reflected on a strong fiscal year 2025 (FY25), highlighting key initiatives delivered across all four strategic themes while previewing priorities for fiscal year 2026, with a continued focus on advancing Outcome-Based Regulator goals.
On the safety front, Tom Ayres, Vice President of Policy, Legal and General Counsel, reported on FY25 results, highlighting fewer permanent injuries and stable incident rates—attributing the outcomes in part to strong collaboration across the safety community. Alexandra Campbell, Vice President of Communications, Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Service, echoed the importance of collaboration across the entire safety system (industries, partners, and stakeholders), sharing examples of the impact data-driven partnership efforts have had on awareness levels and enhanced safety outcomes.
Honouring Safety Champions
The meeting also celebrated this year’s Safety Award winners — Jamie Kovacs, Impact Award Recipient, and Canadian Elevator Industry Educational Program (CEIEP), Legacy Award Recipient — for their outstanding contributions to public safety! Congratulations Jamie and CEIEP!
At the event, TSSA announced its latest corporate disclosures, including its Annual Report 2025, Public Safety Report 2025, and Business Plan 2026, all of which are now available at TSSA.org. Access the reports here: