Appointee Biographies

ROBERT PATCHETT

Robert Patchett, of Ottawa, is a Vice-Chair (part-time) of the Landlord and Tenant Board and Lieutenant-Colonel Infantry Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, and former Senior Strategic Policy Advisor and Senior Military Advisor, Department of National Defence/Canadian Forces Housing Agency. His community involvement includes serving as Branch Service Officer with the Royal Canada Legion.

CAROLINE FLETCHER-DAGENAIS

Caroline Fletcher-Dagenais holds a master’s degree in Applied Criminology, University of Ottawa 1989. She has served on the front lines of criminal justice in Ontario as a Parole Probation Officer, and as a former member of both the Ontario Parole Board, and the Parole Board of Canada (Ontario & Nunavut region). Ms. Fletcher-Dagenais has adjudicated in the justice system for over fifteen years. She has worked with offenders in the community and in correctional institutions. She has experience in engaging and supporting those within vulnerable populations. Ms. Fletcher-Dagenais also brings a significant understanding of victims who have been harmed by crime. Caroline’s long career in the criminal justice system has resulted in regular intersection with the work of law enforcement agencies and their members. She has a clear grasp of the vital role professional and well-trained police officers play in society. An experienced risk assessor, she has provided training on correctional release to other government agencies and groups and has been a mentor to many who work in the justice field.

CATHERINE BICKLEY

Catherine Bickley has been an adjudicator at provincial tribunals since 2000. She is a graduate of the University of Guelph and the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 1991. Ms. Bickley is active as a volunteer in professional and charitable organizations.

SEAN WEIR

Sean Weir was CEO of Canada’s largest national law firm from 2000 to July 1, 2018. In his legal practice, Mr. Weir advised financial institutions, corporations and major pension funds. Active in his community, Mr. Weir served as an elected Councillor of the Town of Oakville, a director of the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and a Director and Chair of Oakville Hydro. Mr. Weir was named a “Diversity Champion” by Women of Influence Magazine, received the Lexpert Zenith Managing Partner Award for Corporate Social Responsibility and was listed in the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.