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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION WELCOMES NEW APPOINTEES

Released on June 27, 2011

Three community leaders have been appointed to serve on the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Chief Commissioner David Arnot is pleased to welcome Paul Favel, Q.C., Jan Gitlin and Barry Wilcox as the newest Commissioners.

"This is a period of renewal for the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission," Arnot said. "We're excited that these new Commissioners will bring new insights and perspectives to our table that will help with our broader efforts to revitalize and modernize the Commission and better serve the people of Saskatchewan."

Originally from the Poundmaker Cree Nation near Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, Favel is a highly regarded lawyer with McKercher LLP, who has worked extensively within the First Nations community. He is currently a board member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters Saskatoon and a member of the Canadian Bar Association. Paul was awarded a Queen's Counsel designation in 2010.

Gitlin is a highly respected member of Saskatoon's Jewish community who is deeply committed to human rights protection and promotion. She co-chaired the Saskatoon Holocaust Memorial Committee for 10 years. She has also worked tirelessly as a Saskatoon volunteer for the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights organization. Jan has held various positions in the communications industry and currently works as a senior account executive with CTV Saskatchewan.

Wilcox is a senior member of Prince Albert's legal community and has been a partner with Wilcox Zuk Chovin Law Office since 2008. A longstanding and respected member of the Prince Albert bar, Barry is known for his expertise in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. He has appeared before all three Saskatchewan Courts and the Saskatchewan Human Rights Tribunal on behalf of clients.

"I'm pleased to welcome these three outstanding individuals to the Commission," Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan said. "I am confident they will play a significant role to benefit the people of this province and I wish them all the best."

The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2010 takes effect July 1, 2011.

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For more information, contact:

Linsay Rabyj
Justice and Attorney General
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0775

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