ALAIN JOLICOEUR

President
Canada Border Services Agency

Mr. Alain Jolicoeur completed his classical education at the Collège de Haute-Rive. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in physics engineering at Université Laval and pursued studies in meteorology at the Université du Québec à Montréal.

Mr. Jolicoeur began his career in the Public Service of Canada in 1973 and, until 1980, held various positions in the field of meteorology with Environment Canada and the Department of National Defence. From 1980 to 1992, Mr. Jolicoeur held management positions in engineering, technology transfer, technological development, and the state of the environment.

Subsequently, Mr. Jolicoeur joined the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat as head of human resources for the Government of Canada. In July 1999, he became Associate Deputy Minister of National Revenue and Deputy Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA).

In September 2002, Mr. Jolicoeur was named Deputy Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs. He occupied this position until December 12, 2003, when he became President of the Canada Border Services Agency. In June 2006, Mr. Jolicoeur was elected Vice-Chair of the World Customs Organization Council and Representative of the Americas and Caribbean Region.