The Human Rights Expert Panel makes all decisions in accordance with its Terms of Reference. They generally meet 4 times a year.
It currently consists of Catherine Dauvergne (chair), Lucie Lamarche, Brenda Young, Samantha Peters, Edward Béchard-Torres, Shalini Konanur and Patricia Paradis. The biographies of the members can be found on the website of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Calendar of meetings of the Human Rights Expert Panel
and application deadlines
| Application Deadlines | Expert Panel Meeting Dates |
|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 14 September 2026 |
| 16 October 2026 | 7 December 2026 |
| 15 January 2027 | 5 March 2027 |
| 15 April 2027 | 10 June 2027 |
*Late applications will be considered at the next Expert Panel meeting.