The newly appointed members will carry out the commission’s mandate of fostering equality and reducing discrimination across the province.
“Our government is committed to protecting the human rights of all Albertans. I’m pleased to congratulate each of the appointees on their new role. Their extensive legal background and combined expertise will be key to the commission continuing to fulfil its vital role. I would also like to thank the previous board members for their service to Albertans and wish them all the best.”
Quick facts
- Teresa Haykowsky is a partner at McLennan Ross LLP specializing in education law, labour and employment, human rights and constitutional law.
- Collin May is a private wealth and corporate services lawyer specializing in estate planning and administration, corporate and commercial transactions, and corporate governance and risk management.
- Erika Ringseis is senior legal counsel for the InHaus Legal firm in Calgary specializing in employment law matters with an emphasis on practical resolution and strategic legal advice.
- Doris Bonora is a partner at Dentons Canada LLP. She is the Canadian group leader for Dentons’ Trust, Estates, Tax and Wealth Preservation practice and oversees wills, estates and trust lawyers.
- Moin Yahya is a professor of law and vice dean at the University of Alberta, where he has been teaching since 2003. He is also a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute.