Yves Giroux appointed Chair of the CIRANO Board of Directors

CIRANO is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Yves Giroux as Chair of its Board of Directors. A seasoned economist and experienced senior executive, Mr. Giroux brings to CIRANO his strategic expertise in public finance, economic and social policy, and governance, to support the organization’s mission: informing public decision-making through research.

Mr. Giroux holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in economics from the Université de Montréal and has held several high-level positions within the Government of Canada. He led the Social Policy Division at the Department of Finance, assumed strategic responsibilities at the Privy Council Office, and oversaw major transformation initiatives at the Canada Revenue Agency as Assistant Commissioner and Chief Data Officer. Later appointed Parliamentary Budget Officer, he helped establish the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer as an internationally recognized reference for the quality of its forecasts and economic analyses. He is currently Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association des économistes québécois.

Mr. Giroux fully embodies the values of objectivity, collaboration, and rigor that stand at the core of CIRANO’s mission.
“I am honoured to serve as Chair of CIRANO’s Board of Directors. CIRANO is a unique player within the Quebec and Canadian ecosystem for research and public policy analysis. The organization plays a crucial role in shaping evidence-based public policy. In a context marked by major economic, climate, and technological challenges, it is essential that scientific rigor play an even greater role in informing public decisions,” stated Mr. Giroux.

CIRANO’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Nathalie de Marcellis-Warin, welcomed the appointment:
“Mr. Giroux has a deep understanding of the public policy development and analysis process, as well as the complexity of economic issues. His analytical acumen, credibility, and collaborative spirit represent major assets for CIRANO and for the scientific community.”

The Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Mr. Giroux as its Chair:
“His leadership and economic vision will support the implementation of CIRANO’s ambitious strategic plans and guide its development. Thanks to his strong ties across sectors and his in-depth knowledge of the economic landscape, he will significantly contribute to enhancing the organization’s reach. His pan-Canadian perspective will bring a fresh and stimulating outlook to its activities.”
— Ms. Marie-Claude Soucy, Vice-Chair of the CIRANO Board of Directors and Chair of the Governance and Human Resources Committee.

Mr. Giroux succeeds Ms. Louise Roy, who chaired CIRANO’s Board of Directors from 2011 to 2025. CIRANO wishes to express its deep gratitude to Ms. Roy for her unwavering commitment and her decisive contribution to the institution’s development and influence.