Ivan started with the firm as a summer student in April 2001 and continued on as an articling student in 2002- 2003. On June 19, 2003, Ivan was called to the Bar of Manitoba. Ivan has appeared in Manitoba Provincial Court, Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench, Manitoba Court of Appeal, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench, Federal Court of Canada, Tax Court of Canada, and the Federal Court of Appeal.
For recreation, Ivan enjoys softball, hockey, volleyball, golf, tennis, travelling, camping, canoeing, hunting, fishing, reading, and attempting refined carpentry. Ivan is an avid wilderness canoeist. Among many other adventures, Ivan has canoed the Grass River (12 days), the Manigotogan River (5 days) and the Bloodvein River (15 days) and part of the Churchill River (10 days).
Education
University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Arts (Advanced, Economics), 1999
University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Laws, 2002
Special Achievements and Awards
Highest Standing in Canadian Economic Problems, University of Manitoba, 1997
Dean's Honour List, Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba, 1998
Dean's Honour List, Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba, 1999
Author, A Better B.A.: An Analysis of the Quality and Standards of the Bachelor of Arts Program at the University of Manitoba, 1999
Author, Estimating the Value of the Manitoba Healthcare System, 2003
Professional Affiliations
Member, Manitoba Bar Association
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Volunteer Affiliations
Member, Winnipeg Junior Chamber of Commerce (2001-Present)
Past President, Winnipeg Junior Chamber of Commerce (2007)
President of the Winnipeg Junior Chamber of Commerce (2005, 2006)
Legal Counsel (Canada) National Board of the Network of Indian Professionals (2006)
Vice President of the Winnipeg Junior Chamber of Commerce (2003, 2004)
President of St. Andrew's College Student Association (1995, 1996)
Past Member of the University of Manitoba Senate (1998, 1999)
Member of the University of Manitoba Faculty of Arts Executive (1998, 1999)
Secretary of the Network of Indian Professionals (Winnipeg) (2005)
Big Brother, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Winnipeg (2004-Present)
Board Member, Downtown Winnipeg Biz (2008-Present)
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