Ottawa, June 29, 2011– The appointment of Veronica Mae Johnson as a Citizenship Judge for a three-year full-time term in Montreal, Quebec, was announced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.
Judge Johnson has extensive community experience in issues related to education, black history and community development. Prior to her appointment, Judge Johnson served as a teacher and as the Assistant Centre Director of the Place Cartier Adult Education Centre. Judge Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sir George Williams University (now Concordia), where she majored in Economics and Political Science.
Prior to her appointment, Judge Johnson served the people of Montreal for many years in several different capacities. Most recently, she was the Chair of the West Island Black Community Association. She was also a former board member of the West Island Community Shares.
Citizenship judges are responsible for making decisions with regard to citizenship applications, presiding over citizenship ceremonies and administering the oath of citizenship to new citizens.
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