Leadership and Governance
ImmUnity Canada empowers Canadians impacted by immunodeficiency disorders to live well through education, support, advocacy, community-building, and research.
We are ImmUnity Canada
ImmUnity Canada is a registered charity that provides a community for people and families impacted by primary immunodeficiency. We advocate for education, research, and support for PI patients. Together, we can give all Canadians with PI access to the resources they need to thrive.
Our organization was founded in 1997 as the Canadian Immunodeficiency Patient Organization (CIPO). In October 2022, we celebrated our 25th anniversary by unveiling our new name, ImmUnity Canada.
Reports and Documents
ImmUnity Canada Board of Directors
Christine Duncan Wilson
Hamilton, ON
Board Role: Chair
Board Committees: Finance, Governance, Evaluations
Lee Strickland
Toronto, ON
Board Role: Vice Chair
Board Committees: Finance, Governance
Brent Leonard
Luksville, QC
Board Role: Treasurer
Board Committees: Finance
Thomas Lee
Toronto, ON
Board Role: Secretary
Board Committees: Governance
Ingrid Brodie
Coldbrook, NS
Board Role: Director
Board Committees: Evaluations
Alyshah Nurani
Edmonton, AB
Board Role: Director
Board Committees: Evaluations
Kim Hanson
Edmonton, AB
Board Role: Director
Board Committees: Evaluations
Paola Andrea Fernandez de Soto Abdul Rahim
Board Role: Director
Medical Science Advisory Committee
Dr. Stephen Betschel
St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto
Co-Chair
Dr. Bruce Ritchie
University of Alberta, Edmonton
Co-Chair
Dr. Beata Derfalvi
IWK Health Centre, Halifax
Dr. Gina Lacuesta
Dalhousie University, Halifax
Dr. Donald Vinh
McGill University, Montreal
Dr. Bruce Mazer
McGill University, Montreal
Dr. Hugo Chapedelaine
IRCM, University of Montreal
Dr. Vy Kim
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
Dr. Kyla Hildebrand
BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver
Dr. Anne Junker
BC Women’s Hospital, Vancouver (retired)
Dr. Bob Schellenberg
St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver (retired)
We empower Canadians with primary immunodeficiencies to live well.
Become a Member
It's quick and easy, and it won't cost you a dime! Register and join a supportive community right here in Canada.
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With regional chapters across the country, ImmUnity Canada looks forward to welcoming you to an event!
Volunteer with Us
Our community is built by volunteers like you. Share your time and skills to help Canadians with PI live well.
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You can help fund research, education, advocacy and access to care. With your support, we're not alone.
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