Biography

Born in Québec, Québec in 1962
Married, mother of two children

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in civil law and common law (double major)
• Barreau du Québec (1986)
• Conflict resolution, Harvard University

Professional Experience

• Commissioner, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (2004–2011 and 2012–2018)
• Freelance journalist and documentary filmmaker, contributed to the Radio-Canada TV show Zone libre, Le Devoir newspaper and L’actualité magazine (2011-2016)
• Journalist, Radio-Canada TV show Le Point (1996–1998 and 2002–2004)
• Latin America correspondent, Radio-Canada (1998-2001)
• Moscow-based freelance journalist for Radio-Canada radio and television services and for the following print media: Le Devoir, L’actualité, La Presse and Le Soleil (1990-1996)
• Radio and television journalist, Radio-Canada, Windsor (1988-1990)