Minister Bibeau announces appointment to the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal

Dec 20, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today announced the appointment of Emily Crocco as Chairperson and Full-Time Member of the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal.

Ms. Crocco began her legal career more than 20 years ago and has since developed a broad knowledge of administrative law. She has worked as a lawyer in both the private sector and for the federal tribunals. She has also served as an adjudicator in two Ontario provincial tribunals.

As Chairperson of the Tribunal, Ms. Crocco will adjudicate cases brought before the Tribunal and divide the work among the three part-time members. Ms. Crocco was appointed for a five-year term effective January 17, 2023.

In 2016, the Government of Canada implemented an open, transparent and merit-based process for selecting Governor in Council appointees. Appointees play a fundamental role in Canada's democracy by serving on commissions, boards, Crown corporations, agencies and tribunals across the country.

Source : Newswire.ca

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