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Biographies


Brian Goodman, Chairperson Chairperson

On June 4, 2007, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration announced the appointment of Brian Goodman as Chairperson of the IRB.






Simon Coakeley, Executive DirectorExecutive Director


Simon Coakeley was appointed as the Executive Director of the IRB and began his duties on September 2, 2008.








Shari Stein, Deputy Chairperson of the Immigration Appeal DivisionDeputy Chairperson of the Immigration Appeal Division

On June 1, 2009, Shari A. Stein was designated as the Deputy Chairperson of the Immigration Appeal Division






Ken Sandhu, Deputy Chairperson of the Refugee Protection DivisionDeputy Chairperson of the Refugee Protection

On March 5, 2007, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration designated Ken Sandhu as the Deputy Chairperson of the Refugee Protection Division.





Susan Bibeau, Director General of the Immigration DivisionDirector General of the Immigration Division

 Susan Bibeau was appointed Director General of the Immigration Division on April 1, 2009.

 

 

Former Chairpersons

Gordon Fairweather 1989-1992         Nurjehan Mawani 1992-1999

         

Peter Showler 1999-2002           Jean-Guy Fleury 2002-2007