• Self-introduction video

Biography

Born in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts in 1977
Married

Education

• Master’s degree in economics (international trade and finance), Université de Montréal
• Term of study in Mexico City, Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas
• Bachelor’s degree in economics and politics, Université de Montréal
• Studies in business administration, Université de Sherbrooke
• College studies in pure and applied science, Collège de Maisonneuve

Professional Experience

• Independent economist (2017-2018)
• Frequent media commentator on public policy (2010-2018)
• Economist and research director, Montreal Economic Institute (2010-2017)
• Research professional, CIRANO research group (2008-2010)
• Economic analyst, Conseil du patronat du Québec (2007-2009)
• Conference speaker and author of many publications on the effectiveness of Québec’s and Canada’s public policies

Community and Political Involvement

• Member of the board of directors, Gai Écoute (2012-2018)
• Member of the board of directors, Centre NAHA (2011-2018)
• Signatory of the Pacte pour un financement concurrentiel des universités (2010)
• Director, Force Jeunesse (2004-2005)
• Member, Conseil permanent de la jeunesse (2001-2004)
• Vice-president of university affairs, FEUQ (1998-2000)
• President of the student federation, Université de Sherbrooke (1998)