Ottawa, ON - The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Merrill Brinton, CHRP, to the position of President of the Council. His term will run from October 2007 to October 2009. In addition, he is appointed to the Board of the North American Human Resources Management Association (NAHRMA).

Mr. Brinton is the Human Resource Practice Leader for Meyers Norris Penny’s Saskatchewan region. He has over 30 years experience in senior management positions in human resources and industrial relations, in addition to his consulting background. As well, he is the Past President of the Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals.

The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations is a collaborative effort of human resources associations from across Canada, representing more than 37,000 professionals, 18,000 of whom hold the Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP).

The CCHRA is the national voice on the enhancement and promotion of the profession across Canada and internationally through established and credible designations. In less than 15 years the CHRP designation has become the symbol of excellence in human resources management.