Mr. Dion has a strong legal background and significant experience in strategic and operational management. He has served in various senior roles in the public service, including as Associate Deputy Minister of Justice, Executive Director and Deputy Head of the Office of Indian Residential Schools Resolution of Canada, and as Chair of the National Parole Board.

In accordance with the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, the appointment is for a maximum period of seven years.

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EDUCATION

LL.L., University of Ottawa

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Since 2009:

Associate, The Sussex Circle
Information Commissioner ad hoc
Privacy Commissioner ad hoc

2006 - 2009:

Chairperson, National Parole Board

2003 - 2006:

Executive Director and Deputy Head, Office of Indian Residential Schools Resolution of Canada

1997 - 2003:

Associate Deputy Minister, Civil Law and Corporate Management, Justice

1996 - 1997:

Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Counsel

1995 - 1996:

Associate Deputy Minister, Justice

1993 - 1995:

Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management, Policy and Programs Sector,  Justice

1992 - 1993:

Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management, Justice

1990 - 1992:

Deputy Commissioner, Correctional Programs and Operations, Correctional Service of Canada

1988 - 1990:

Assistant Commissioner, Communications and Corporate Development, Correctional Service of Canada

1987 - 1988:

Senior Counsel, National Parole Board

1980 - 1987:

Legal Counsel and Senior Counsel, Correctional Service of Canada

1980:

Articling Student, Legal Services, Justice