USJE was delighted by the strong interest shown by members from every region of the country in serving on the National Equity Committee. The high level of engagement from Coast to Coast to Coast highlights the importance that equity issues continue to hold for USJE members and reflects a firm resolve to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout our union.
In selecting committee members, USJE carefully considered regional and linguistic representation, while also ensuring that a wide range of equity-deserving groups would have a voice at the table.
The National Equity Committee will consist of eight members from across Canada, in addition to the committee Chair and Co-Chair. Alternate members were also selected to help ensure the committee remains fully engaged and able to carry out its work effectively throughout its mandate.
Following a thorough review of all applications, the National President, in consultation with the Committee Chair, RVP Shauna Ward, and Committee Co-Chair, Bella Skalin, selected the following members to serve on the committee:
- David Neufeld (USJE National President)
- Kirk McIntosh (RVP Prairies, CSC)
- Shari Schiefele (Pacific, RCMP)
- Sean Burkowski (Prairies, CSC)
- Shawna O’Donnell (Ontario, CSC)
- Janelle Bucci (Ontario, PBC)
- Jessica Menard (Quebec, CSC)
- Kristine McAuley (Atlantic, RCMP)
The following applicants were also identified as alternates:
- Sandrine Jallet (Pacific, RCMP)
- Tenille Thompson (Prairies, CSC)
- Illana Hernandez (Ontario, National Courts of Canada)
- Jasmine Swadia (Ontario, CSC)
- Nancy Plante (Quebec, CSC)
- Paula Willcott Smith (Atlantic, RCMP)
USJE thanks all who submitted a nomination for the Committee and extends its congratulations to individuals who have been selected.