Mechanical Alumnus Reappointed Citizenship Judge

January 28, 2008

Kris Mohan (Mechanical '71) was reappointed Citizenship Judge in Mississauga, Ontario for a three-year part-time term by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney on January 23.

Judge Mohan was appointed Citizenship Judge for Mississauga in November 2005. He is a registered professional engineer with 27 years of service in the nuclear energy industry, working in various technical and commercial capacities. He has a distinguished record settling immigrants in Canada over the past decade.

Judge Mohan has been teaching English through "The Learning Centre" of Hamilton Public Library and has also supported the Child Haven Charity, which helps orphans in developing countries. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from McMaster University.

Citizenship judges are responsible for making decisions with regard to citizenship applications, presiding over citizenship ceremonies and administering the oath of citizenship to new citizens.