Biographies

Chairperson

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

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.

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.

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.

Director General of the Immigration Division

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