The federal government has appointed Maryse Tremblay as the next chairperson of the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), replacing Ginette Brazeau, who has led the tribunal for more than a decade.
Employment Minister Steven MacKinnon announced the appointment Friday, confirming that Tremblay will begin her five-year term on May 1. She brings extensive experience in labour and employment law, with a career focused on labour relations, collective bargaining, and arbitration in the federal sector.
“While she has big shoes to fill, I am confident that Ms. Tremblay’s depth of knowledge and extensive experience will serve her well and enable her to excel in this key role,” MacKinnon said in a statement.
Tremblay is a member of the Canadian and American Bar Associations and the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers. Her appointment comes as the CIRB continues to oversee industrial relations in federally regulated sectors, interpreting and administering key provisions of the Canada Labour Code and other legislation.
Brazeau, who was first appointed as chairperson in 2014, has guided the board through significant labour disputes and regulatory changes over the past 11 years. She will remain in the role until Tremblay assumes the position.
The CIRB functions as an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal responsible for managing industrial relations in federally regulated workplaces, including sectors such as transportation, telecommunications, and banking.
