Minister MacAulay Announces Appointment to the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal

Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the appointment of Marthanne Robson as a part-time member of the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal. The appointment is for a three-year term, effective immediately

Ms. Robson holds a common law degree (LL.B.) from the University of Ottawa, is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, and was a member of the Barreau du Québec for 20 years. She brings over 30 years’ experience with a particular expertise in agriculture and agri-food regulation administrative law, conflict resolution, adjudication and investigation. From 2006-2016 she was the Vice-Chair of the Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal.

“This appointment is part of the rigorous new approach that uses open, transparent and merit-based selection processes”

 

“I am confident Ms. Robson’s expertise in law and mediation, as well as her knowledge of agriculture and agri-food regulation, will greatly benefit the Tribunal in its vital role protecting the health and well-being of consumers and the economic vibrancy of Canadian agri-food industries,” MacAulay cited.

The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal is an independent, quasi-judicial body established by the Government of Canada to provide impartial reviews of notices of violation issued by federal agencies regulating agriculture and food.

Typically members are appointed by the Governor in Council upon the recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

This appointment is part of the rigorous new approach that uses open, transparent and merit-based selection processes that strive for gender parity and reflect Canada’s diversity.