May 09

A new co-director at OAPA

OAPA is pleased to announce that Professor Mélanie Bourassa Forcier, who was until now an affiliated researcher with the Observatory, has agreed to become co-director of the OAPA. In this regard, she will assist Professor Jean-François Savard in the strategic development of the Observatory and contribute to the diversification of the OAPA’s activities.

Thank you Melanie and welcome to the management team!

About The Author

Jean-François Savard holds a Ph.D. in political science from Carleton University. He has been a professor at ENAP (École nationale d'administration publique) since 2006, where he teaches public policy analysis, design and implementation. His research focuses on Aboriginal policy issues, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous self-government, relations between Indigenous communities and public administrations in Quebec and Canada, and federalism.