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Prime Minister Crest

Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar

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Education

Doctorate in Animal Biotechnology, University of Guelph
Master of Veterinary Science, Punjab Agricultural University
Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Punjab Agricultural University

Professional Experience

Since October 2021
President of the Public Health Agency of Canada

2020 - 2021
Associate Deputy Minister of Health

2017 - 2020
Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations Sector, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

2015 - 2017
Associate Vice-President of Operations and Chief Veterinary Officer for Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Canada’s Delegate to the World Organization for Animal Health

2014 - 2015
Executive Director, Animal Health Directorate and Chief Veterinary Officer for Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

2012 - 2014
Executive Director, Western Area Operations, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

2010 - 2012
Executive Director, Operations Strategy and Delivery, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

2008 - 2010
Director, Program Delivery, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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