Biography Pierre-Yves Bourduas Deputy Commissioner, Federal Services and Central Region

Born in Laval, Quebec, Pierre-Yves Bourduas joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1975.

From his assignment as a young patrol officer in New Brunswick, "J" Division, he quickly proved himself and moved to a position as a specialized investigator with the RCMP Federal Investigations Branch. Then, in Fredericton, he was appointed as the first coordinator of the newly-created Integrated Proceeds of Crime Unit, set up in 1989 by the Solicitor General of Canada. Throughout his service in New Brunswick, he displayed undeniable professionalism which earned him respect and recognition from both his peers and supervisors.

In 1994, as a member of the Emergency Response Team, he received the RCMP’s highest award, the Commissioner’s Commendation, for a courageous act performed while on duty. The same year, he received the "J" Division Commanding Officer’s Commendation for his involvement in Operation "Jules" which, to this day, has resulted in one of the largest cocaine seizures ever made in Canada.

That same year, he was commissioned as the officer in charge of the Montreal Integrated Proceeds of Crime Unit. In 1996, he was appointed District Commander of the Quebec RCMP’s North West District.

In August 1998, Pierre-Yves Bourduas moved to Ottawa as part of the RCMP Headquarters’ Familiarization Program. He was concurrently assigned to the International Crime Prevention Centre until June 1999, when he joined the RCMP Alignment Action Team.

During his tour of duty in the National Capital Region, he participated in the organization of the International Police and Prevention Symposium, an event designed to demonstrate the importance of streamlining preventive and repressive action in the fight against organized crime. In Ottawa, he also actively strived to polish up his managerial and administrative skills in implementing recommendations made by eight task forces across Canada to integrate RCMP services.

In October 1999, he was promoted to the rank of chief superintendent in his capacity as National Organized Crime Officer for the Atlantic Region. Among his achievements, he coordinated the preparation of the first criminal intelligence strategic report which, in 2001, led to the dismantlement of the Halifax chapter of the Hells Angels and, in February 2002, to the dismantlement of the Cormier organization in Moncton. In this new unit, he developed links with the police community within Interpol, as well as with numerous Canadian and foreign law enforcement agencies.

In the spring of 2002, when he returned to Quebec, he steered the National Ports Security Program and initiated the implementation of an integrated action plan to secure the marine ports of Halifax, Montreal and Vancouver.

On December 3, 2002, Assistant Commissioner Bourduas became the 28th Commanding Officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Quebec. During his tenure, he proceeded with the alignment of resources in the Divisions in order to enhance the federal mandate and role of the RCMP in the Province of Quebec.

On June 28, 2005, Assistant Commissioner Bourduas was appointed a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces by the Governor General of Canada.

On December 2, 2005, Assistant Commissioner Bourduas was promoted to the position of Deputy Commissioner of Federal Services and Central Region. He is responsible for Federal and International Operations, Protective Policing and for “A”, “C” and “O” Divisions of the Central Region.

General

Pierre-Yves Bourduas has a Personnel Management degree from Moncton University and a diploma in General and Applied Police Science from the Canadian Police College. He has also taken several advanced courses in communication and public administration.

Pierre-Yves Bourduas describes himself as a man of action who thrives on challenge. In his opinion, the responsibility lies with each employee to contribute to the organization’s success and betterment. As he puts it, an organization is but the reflection of its employees.