New Public Interest Director Appointed to Regulatory Body

TORONTO , Oct. 15 /CNW/ - The Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) today announced the appointment of a new public interest member from Ontario to its Board of Directors. CSIC, which regulates immigration consultants, approved the appointment yesterday.

The new director is Major Alex Moseanu, SBStJ, CD, GCSJ(J), MO, ORCB, AdeC. Major Moseanu brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He has more than 40 years of proven leadership and management experience in both the Canadian military and the private sector with Air Canada where he acted as a Customer Sales and Service Department Supply and Logistics Co-ordinator.

Major Moseanu is an accomplished military officer having served Canada all across the world and, as a result, has experienced life in several different countries. In 1994 the Canadian Heraldry Authority granted Major Moseanu Arms, Badge and Standard, part of a system of honours of the Canadian Crown. Further, Major Moseanu is the recipient of the Order of St. John, the Canada 125 Medal, the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, the Canadian Forces Decoration with 2 Clasps, and he has also been decorated by several other foreign Orders of Chivalry.

Major Moseanu is a life member of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps Association (Cavalry), The Canadian Grenadier Guards Association, a member of The Royal Canadian Military Institute, The Barbados Officers Association, Fort York Legion Branch 165 and many other worthwhile organizations. From 1994 to 1999 he was the Region Cadet Advisor for Central Ontario Area. Major Moseanu is Aide de Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario where he has served since 1997.

"CSIC's Board of Directors could not be more pleased with this appointment. Major Moseanu has a proven track record of serving others in both the military and the private sector. He will be an incredible asset to the board as we look to continue to fulfill our mandate to protect consumers of immigration consulting services," said John Ryan , Chair and Acting CEO.

The Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants is the professional regulatory body for immigration consultants in Canada . Established in 2004 it currently has more than 1600 members. CSIC's mandate is to protect consumers of immigration consulting services. Consequently, it is responsible for ensuring the education, competency testing and the discipline of its members. CSIC also requires its members to carry errors and omissions insurance and to contribute to a compensation fund.

For further information: Nancy Tibbo at [phone], ext. 2252, Toll Free: 1-866-308-CSIC (2252)