Mandate & Governance
Advancing a recovery-oriented health-care system with objective data and innovative solutions.
Annual Report
Mandate
With objectivity and a commitment to real-world impact, CoRE informs government, health-care communities, and global leaders toward effective recovery-oriented mental health and addiction services.
Governance
Code of Conduct
The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence (CoRE) is a new Crown corporation established by the Alberta government that empowers decision-makers with data and the best possible evidence to support people with mental illness or addiction in their pursuit of recovery.
The Board developed this Code of Conduct to guide the actions of the corporation as CoRE strives to fulfill its mission and achieve its objectives.
Governance
Business Plan
The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence is committed to advancing the strategic priorities of the Alberta Recovery Model, bridging the gap between research and real-world application to ensure recovery is possible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Financials
Compensation Disclosure
The Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act, requires public sector bodies to publicly disclose all remuneration and severance payments paid to board members and employees earning more than the identified annual threshold. This disclosure is done by publishing a statement of remuneration, by June 30 each year for compensation paid in the previous calendar year.
CoRE, as public sector body, is required to post online the names and compensation paid to:
• All board members; and
• Employees who earn over $159,833 the threshold for 2024.
There are no disclosures for 2024.
last updated: June 20, 2025
The compensation column includes all taxable income and taxable benefits. The other column includes all non-taxable benefits, including the employer’s share of pension and statutory benefit contributions. Severance includes all amounts related to end of service, including retiring allowances and payments in-lieu of notice. Board members and their compensation are also listed.
Learn more about the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Requirements
Learn more about the consolidated Public Sector Body Compensation Database
In addition, by December 31 of every year, we are also required to disclose the names, positions, and severance amounts paid or payable to former employees or board members between January 1 and June 30 of the current year that are over the current year’s threshold.
Any inquiries may be directed to: info@recoveryexcellence.org
Financials
Expense Disclosure
In keeping with Government of Alberta policy, CoRE discloses expenses of its Executive and Board of Directors.
These expenses include:
• travel expenses (e.g., transportation, accommodation, meals),
• hospitality expenses, and
• working session expenses
The following expense disclosure reports are supported by receipts and invoices. Personal information unrelated to government business has been redacted. We report reimbursed expenses every two months within 10 business days of the end of the second month. Posted reports are archived for two years.
Legislation
The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence Act
The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence Act, 2024 (formerly Bill 17) is the next step to strengthen Alberta’s mental health and addiction system and support the Alberta Recovery Model.
