The City of Edmonton made three new appointments to the Edmonton Police Commission, and reappointed current Chair Ben Henderson and Vice Chair Shazia Amiri, effective January 1, 2026.
Karen Leibovici is an accomplished municipal, provincial and national leader with extensive experience in public policy, governance and community development. A former Edmonton City Councillor and Alberta MLA, she has served in influential roles including President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Chair of the Green Municipal Fund. She has held appointments with the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP and the Municipal Government Board. Recognized for her collaborative leadership and dedication to public service, Karen brings decades of expertise in strategic planning, labour relations and community-focused decision making.
Barry McNabb is a CPA and CA who holds a BComm. from the University of Alberta and completed the Ivey School of Business Executive Program. He brings extensive public and private sector experience in corporate strategy, business planning, budgeting and financial reporting, performance measurement, enterprise risk management, information technology and facility services. Over his 35-year professional career, Barry has served as the Vice President, Finance for Alberta Innovates and Vice President, Regulatory & Controller for ATCO Electric. A lifelong Edmontonian, Barry sits on the board of CASA Mental Health and has previously served on several community boards, including Edmonton’s Food Bank, Wheelchair Sports Alberta, the Boyle McCauley Health Centre and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Peter Obiefuna is the Managing Counsel at Arizen Law in Edmonton, where he advises on wills, estates and strategic long-range planning. He holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of London, an NCA Certification from the University of Alberta where he received the Dean Wilbur Bowker Prize, a PhD in Human Physiology, a BSc in Biochemistry and an MS in Computer Science. His earlier career included software architecture and enterprise systems work for several Alberta ministries and private-sector partners. He has a strong record of community service, governance and public-sector oversight. Peter has served as a Board Member with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta and remains active in several cultural and community organizations across Edmonton. He brings formal decision-making experience from serving as an adjudicator with the Land and Property Rights Tribunal, alongside previous service as a Police Community Liaison and a member of the EPS Chief of Police Consultative Council. He offers a multidisciplinary perspective and a commitment to accountability, trust and collaborative community safety.
All five commissioners will serve two-year terms ending on December 31, 2027.