• Self-introduction video

Biography

Born in Montreal in 1961
Married and father of one child

Education

• Doctorate in comparative criminal law and history of law, Université de Poitiers (2001)
• Master's degree in penal law, Université de Montréal (1991)
• Barreau du Québec (1985)
• Law degree, University of Ottawa (1983)
• Diploma of College Studies, Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne (1980)

Professional Experience

• Chief federal prosecutor, Public Prosecution Service of Canada (2006-2012, 2013-2022)
• Teaching assistant, penal law, Université de Montréal (2002-2022)
• Interim deputy director, Public Prosecution Service of Canada (2012-2013)
• Teaching assistant, penal law and history of law, University of Ottawa (1989-1997)
• Instructor, Canadian Police College (1989-1993)

Community and Political Involvement

• Board member, St. John Ambulance, Quebec Council
• Volunteer, Cantine des Œuvres Saint-Jacques
• Volunteer, Accueil Bonneau
• Board member, Mézy sailing club
• Co-founder, Boucherville sailing school
• Recipient, humanitarian award, Federal, Provincial and Territorial Heads of Prosecution Committee (2016)
• Recipient, Merit award, Barreau de Montréal (2013)
• Recipient, Advocatus Emeritus honorary title, Barreau du Québec (2010)
• Author, "De l'étude des racines chrétiennes des droits pénaux français, britannique et canadien", Revue générale de droit, Vol. 32, No. 2 (2002)
• Author, Principes de responsabilité en matière de délinquance juvénile au Canada, (Montréal: Wilson & Lafleur) (1992)