MINISTER OF JUSTICE APPOINTS CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL CHAIR

OTTAWA, September 10, 2009 - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C. Q. C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the appointment of Shirish P. Chotalia, Q.C., as Chair of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.

Mrs. Chotalia received her B.A. with an English Major (with distinction) in 1983, an LL.B in 1986 and an LL.M in 1991, all from the University of Alberta. She was called to the Alberta Bar in 1987. Mrs. Chotalia is bilingual and a partner in Pundit & Chotalia, LL.P. Barristers & Solicitors, in Edmonton, Alberta where she practises human rights, employment and immigration litigation, work permits and other visas.

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal was established in 1977 and is an independent agency which, along with the Canadian Human Rights Commission, administers the Canadian Human Rights Act, according to procedures specified by law, without interference from the Government.

This appointment is effective on November 2, 2009.

For further information on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, visit www.chrt-tcdp.gc.ca.

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