MR. DOUGLAS C. HODSON, Q.C.
Commission Counsel

Mr. Douglas C. Hodson, Q.C. is a partner with the law firm MacPherson, Leslie & Tyerman in Saskatoon. He earned his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan and was admitted to the bar in 1985. Mr. Hodson’s practice focus is on general corporate and commercial litigation. Mr. Hodson services clients ranging from individuals to multi-national corporations. Mr. Hodson’s significant contributions to his profession and the community have been recognized on numerous occasions. He received the Canadian Bar Association Community Service Award in 2002, the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association Humanitarian Award in 2001, and the B'Nai Brith 'Proud of You' Award in 2000.

MS. CANDACE D. COOK
Executive Director

Ms. Candace Cook graduated from the University of Saskatchewan (B.A. Honours) in 1995. She joined the Commission from the Communications and Public Education branch of Saskatchewan Justice and Saskatchewan Corrections and Public Safety. Ms. Cook has served as Executive Director to the Commission of Inquiry Into Matters Relating to the Death of Neil Stonechild and has held previous positions with private and non-profit agencies.

MS. VANESSA MONAR ENWEANI
Assistant Commission Counsel

Ms. Vanessa Monar Enweani graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1993 (LL.B. and B.A.) and was admitted to the bar in 1994. Ms. Enweani joined the Saskatoon office of MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP in June 1993, and practices in the area of civil litigation with a focus on personal injury, insurance and insolvency law. Ms. Enweani was the winner of a number of prestigious scholarships recognizing academic and athletic achievements during her university career. She is a world-class long jumper who is a World University Games silver medalist, a former senior national champion and a national university champion. She is currently the President of the Jeux Canada Games Foundation Inc. and is a spokesperson for Kidsport.

MR. JORDAN P. HARDY
Assistant Commission Counsel

Mr. Jordan Hardy graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1995 (LL.B.[distinction] and B.A. [great distinction]). Born and raised in Saskatoon, Mr. Hardy was admitted to the bar in 1996 and has practiced law in the Regina office of the law firm MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP since that time. Mr. Hardy practices in the area of civil litigation and has worked for a wide range of clients including individuals, financial institutions, health care boards, professional and general liability insurers, and corporations in the resource, retail and service sectors. Mr. Hardy has considerable trial experience and has appeared before all levels of the courts in Saskatchewan. He has maintained involvement in the Saskatchewan community at large and the Regina legal community, including most recently as President of the Regina Bar Association in 2003.

MR. JOHN AGIORITIS
Assistant Commission Counsel

John Agioritis graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2003 (LL.B. (Distinction) and B.A. (Honours)).  Originally from Regina, Mr. Agioritis joined the Saskatoon office of MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP in 2003 and was admitted to the bar in 2004.  His primary practice area is litigation, with an expanding emphasis on administrative, criminal and regulatory law.  As an associate at MLT, Mr. Agioritis has provided legal services and advice to a variety of individuals and institutional clients on wide range of matters, including issues arising in the construction industry, restructurings under the Companies Creditors' Reorganization Act and taxation.  Mr. Agioritis speaks Greek fluently and is an active member of the Greek cultural communities in Saskatoon and Regina.  He is also a member of the Canadian Bar Association.  Mr. Agioritis won a variety of scholarships and awards during his studies, and he was recognized as the University of Saskatchewan's Most Distinguished Graduate in Public Administration in 2000.

MR. DONALD R. CHRISTAL
Investigator

Mr. Donald R. Christal served as a peace officer with the Edmonton Police Service from 1970 to 1995.  During his policing career Mr. Christal developed his skills as an investigator and supervisor in several operational divisions.  Mr. Christal investigated numerous high profile and complex commercial crime cases as a Detective in the Economic Crime Unit during his last ten years of public service.  In 1994 Mr. Christal established Christal Consulting Inc., a private investigation firm, through which Mr. Christal has conducted hundreds of investigations on behalf of private and public sector clients in support of criminal and civil litigation.  Mr. Christal is noted for his expertise in the areas of, interview and interrogation, statement analysis, case preparation and presentation.  Mr. Christal earned a Security Management Certificate from the University of Alberta and has also served on the executive of several professional and community organizations.