College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Board of Directors appointments
Ottawa, March 9, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has appointed 5 directors to the Board of Directors of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants for a 2-year term beginning March 7, 2026.
Following a call for applications launched in June 2025, the Minister has appointed 2 new members:
- Ms. France Houle, Ad. E., Full Professor, Faculty of Law, Université de Montréal
- Mr. Marc Spector, Deputy Registrar, Home Construction Regulatory Authority, and past president, Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation
The Minister has also reappointed the following members:
- Mr. Timothy D’Souza, Senior Vice President, Finance and Business Operations, Diabetes Canada
- Rev. Jennifer Henry, Executive Minister, Organizational Development and Strategy, The United Church of Canada
- Mr. Ben Rempel, former Assistant Deputy Minister of Immigration, Manitoba
The board includes 9 directors in total. The Minister appoints 5 directors, while 4 licensed immigration and citizenship consultants are elected by their peers. The Government of Canada announced initial appointments to the board in 2022, with terms renewed in 2024 for 2 years.
The selected members bring strong board experience, a solid understanding of modern corporate governance and the ability to interpret legislation and make balanced decisions on complex issues.
Established in 2021 and operating at arm’s length from government, the college regulates immigration and citizenship consultants. It helps prospective newcomers access quality advice and supports efforts to combat fraud in Canada’s immigration system. The board supervises the management of the college’s operations.