OPB: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointment to the Ontario Parole Board

Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on the Associate Chair appointment to the Ontario Parole Board (OPB):

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Chapelle as Associate Chair of the Ontario Parole Board, effective September 24, 2020.

Mr. Chapelle has a long history of community engagement and involvement in diverse areas of public service. The adjudicative experience he has gained while serving previously on the Parole Board of Canada and currently on the Ontario Parole Board offers Mr. Chapelle an unparalleled perspective on parole at both the federal and provincial levels. Mr. Chapelle’s practical expertise and broad leadership skills will ensure a smooth transition for the continued delivery of excellent service at the Ontario Parole Board.

I look forward to Mr. Chapelle’s involvement as an integral part of the senior leadership team while Tribunals Ontario continues to evolve.”