Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
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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 Director
Executive Director

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




Deputy Chairperson of the Immigration Appeal Division 

The position of Deputy Chairperson of the Immigration Appeal Division is vacant and is currently being filled on an interim basis.


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

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


Ross Pattee, Deputy Chairperson for the new Refugee Protection Division
Deputy Chairperson of the New Refugee Protection Division

On April 4, 2011, Ross Pattee was appointed Deputy Chairperson for the new RPD, a new public service position created through refugee reform.


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

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


 

Former Chairpersons

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

Nurjehan Mawani 1992-1999          Gordon Fairweather 1989-1992