Criminal Code Review Board
The Criminal Code Review Board is an independent tribunal established pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada which stipulates that each province and territory must establish or designate a Review Board to oversee individuals found by the court as unfit to stand trial or not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder.
The Review Board shall consist of not fewer than five members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in council of the province.
What is the function of the board?
Primary Role : Adjudicative
Material Role : Managerial/Oversight
How many people are on the board?
The Review Board shall consist of not fewer than five members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council of the province.
What are the requirements of board members?
Formal Qualifications
A Review Board must have at least one member who is entitled under the laws of a province to practise psychiatry and, where only one member is so entitled, at least one other member must have training and experience in the field of mental health, and be entitled under the laws of a province to practise medicine or psychology. The chairperson of a Review Board shall be a judge of the Federal Court or of a superior, district or county court of a province, or a person who is qualified for appointment to, or has retired from, such a judicial office.
What are the nomination requirements?
Statutory Nomination Requirements
The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall appoint all members.
Will I get paid?
Chair: $760/diem for hearings; up to 4 hrs, $1,520/day if longer and $190/hr. for preparation and report writing.
Members: $208/diem for hearings up to 4 hrs/day; $416 for hearings over 4 hrs/day.
Psychiatrist/Psychologist/Lawyer: $760/diem for hearings up to 4 hrs/day; $1,520 for hearings over 4 hrs/day.
| Name | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|
| Cyndria Wedge, Q.C., Chair | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Dr. Megan McDonald | Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Dr. Derek Pallandi | Feb 22, 2022 | Feb 22, 2025 |
| Dr. Jason Doiron | Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 14, 2027 |
| Dr. Lisa Ramshaw | Feb 22, 2022 | Feb 22, 2025 |
| Dr. Elizabeth Schneider | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Pamela Stewart | Feb 25, 2023 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Aiden Sheridan | Feb 25, 2023 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Susan Maynard | Jun 28, 2023 | Jun 28, 2026 |
How can I apply?
If you would like to serve as a member of a provincial government agency, board, or commission (ABC) you can apply online through Engage PEI.
Who can I contact about this board?
Kyle Siford
Board Administrator
902-218-4139
kdsiford@gov.pe.ca
General Inquiries
Executive Council Office
5th Floor, Shaw Building
95 Rochford Street
P.O. Box 2000,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
General Inquiries:
Phone: 902-368-4502
Fax: 902-368-6118
Engage PEI Inquiries:
engagepei@gov.pe.ca
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