First Name
Gerald H.
Last Name
Acker
Professional Title
US Commissioner/Chair
Commissioners
Canada and the United States each appoint three of six IJC Commissioners. One Commissioner from each country serve concurrently as Chairs. A quorum of four is required for the Commission to meet.
The Commissioners are appointed by the highest level of government in each country - the Cabinet in Canada and the U.S. President once confirmed by the Senate. Commissioners do not take direction from their governments, but traditionally work by consensus to find solutions that are in the best interest of both countries.
The Commissioners are supported by professional staff in in Washington, D.C. and Ottawa, Ontario, as well as a regional office in Windsor to support water quality work in the Great Lakes.
In September 2024, the Commissioners identified three strategic priorities for the IJC. You can find them here.
First Name
Pierre
Last Name
Baril
Professional Title
Canadian Co-Chair
First Name
Susan
Last Name
Chiblow
Professional Title
Canadian Commissioner
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Gioia
Professional Title
US Commissioner
First Name
Merrell-Ann
Last Name
Phare
Professional Title
Canadian Commissioner
First Name
Lance
Last Name
Yohe
Professional Title
US Commissioner