Elaine Mary Kierans
Toronto, Ontario
Acting Chairperson

Elaine Kierans worked as a lawyer after graduating from McGill University in 1983, and remains an active member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. She also holds a business degree, specializing in labour relations, from McGill University.
Ms. Kierans has held numerous positions throughout her career including Vice-Chair of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. She also has sat on a number of boards, including those of Brighter Minds Media Inc. and the Toronto French School.
Ms. Kierans was appointed part-time Vice-Chairperson of the Tribunal on May 15, 2007 and became acting Chairperson on September 8, 2008. She was re-appointed for a term of one year effective May 11, 2011.