Education
Ph.D., Animal Biotechnology, University of Guelph
Master of Veterinary Science, Punjab Agricultural University
Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Punjab Agricultural University
Professional experience
Since January 2024
Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
2023 - 2024
President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
2021 - 2023
President of the Public Health Agency of Canada
2020 - 2021
Associate Deputy Minister of Health
2017 - 2020
Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations Sector, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
2015 - 2017
Associate Vice-President of Operations and Chief Veterinary Officer for Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Canada’s Delegate to the World Organization for Animal Health
2014 - 2015
Executive Director, Animal Health Directorate, and Chief Veterinary Officer for Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
2012 - 2014
Executive Director, Western Area Operations, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
2010 - 2012
Executive Director, Operations Strategy and Delivery, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
2008 - 2010
Director, Program Delivery, Canadian Food Inspection Agency