Stéphane Perrault (born in Montreal, Quebec), is a Canadian civil servant and the current Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.

Stéphane Perrault
7th Chief Electoral Officer of Canada
Assumed office
May 8, 2018
Preceded byMarc Mayrand
Personal details
BornMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Residence(s)Ottawa, Ontario
Alma materUniversité de Montréal
OccupationCivil servant

Career

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Perrault 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

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  1. ^ "Biography of Stéphane Perrault". www.elections.ca. Elections Canada. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Prime Minister nominates new Chief Electoral Officer". Prime Minister of Canada. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2020.