Jean Raymond Wade has experience with tribunals on both sides of the bench
Jean Raymond Wade has been appointed as vice-chairperson of WorkSafeNB’s Appeals Tribunal for a three-year term.
Wade, who holds a BA and LLB from l’Université de Moncton, has practised law since 1990. His expertise lies in family law, criminal law, charter cases, civil litigation, and personal and work-related injury claims, WorkSafeNB said.
Wade has significant experience with tribunals, on both sides of the bench – representing clients and writing decisions. He currently chairs both the New Brunswick Mental Health Tribunal and the Canada Pension Plan Review Tribunal and is currently a member and past chair of the New Brunswick Labour Employment Commission.
In his role as vice-chair, Wade will chair Appeals Panel hearings with two other Appeals Tribunal members. Appeals Panel hearings are held throughout the province in the official language chosen by the person submitting the appeal.
Wade is bilingual and lives in Tracadie-Sheila.
