Stéphane Perrault (born in Montreal, Quebec), is a Canadian civil servant and the current Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
Stéphane Perrault | |
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7th Chief Electoral Officer of Canada | |
Assumed office May 8, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Marc Mayrand |
Personal details | |
Born | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Residence(s) | Ottawa, Ontario |
Alma mater | Université de Montréal |
Occupation | Civil servant |
Career
editPerrault started his law career clerking for Supreme Court justice Claire L'Heureux-Dubé.[1]
Perrault began his public sector career in 1998 as a Counsel with Justice Canada.[2]
In 2007, Perrault joined Elections Canada. In December 2016, following the resignation of Marc Mayrand, Perrault was appointed Acting Chief Electoral Officer.
References
edit- ^ "Biography of Stéphane Perrault". www.elections.ca. Elections Canada. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Prime Minister nominates new Chief Electoral Officer". Prime Minister of Canada. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2020.