Claude is an exceptional manager. So much so that we wonder how we managed to function before his arrival in 2016. Well-known to the Canadian judiciary, Claude first worked as a litigation lawyer at the Department of Justice of Canada for twelve years before obtaining an MBA from HEC Montréal in 2002. He then held high-level positions in the federal government from 2002 to 2010, including Policy Advisor at the Privy Council Office and Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs, where he oversaw the process of appointing federal judges including the Supreme Court of Canada. He currently serves part-time as a Regional Student Ombudsman.

Claude made a significant impact during his time at the helm of the Quebec Bar Association from 2010 to 2014. Concerned with the rule of law, he raised media awareness about the underfunding of the judicial system and legal aid. He also proved to be an effective spokesperson during the Bastarache Commission, the Maple Spring protests, and the debate on end-of-life care.

A certified corporate director, he serves and has served on numerous boards of directors, including SUCO, the Quebec Bar, the Ordre des Médecins vétérinaires, and Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

A man with heart and passion for causes, Claude founded the annual Juritour cycling event in 2013, which not only helps the legal community stay fit but also raises funds for cystic fibrosis research. Claude is an altruist 24 hours a day. During his MBA, his peers awarded him the title of “the friend you can always count on.” That remains true today.

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