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 EXPERIENCESince 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