Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 19, 2022
• Invested on: May 02, 2024

Jacques Bourgault, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec

Jacques Bourgault is a leading expert on public administration in Canada. A professor at the Université du Québec à Montréal, then later at the École nationale d’administration publique, he demonstrated the crucial role that deputy ministers play in Canadian governance. A visionary researcher, he also proved the value of a management paradigm based on horizontality, allowing for a shift away from the traditional silo approach. As a consultant, he has helped improve public administration nationally and internationally, emphasizing the strength and quality of public services in Canada.