Biography
Philippe-André Tessier was appointed President of Quebec Human Rights Commission on February 28, 2019, following a decree of the Council of Ministers.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Tessier was Vice-President responsible for the Charter mandate since December 18, 2017, following his appointment by the National Assembly on December 7. He was head of the labour law group at Robinson Sheppard Shapiro, both as a lawyer and as a Certified Industrial Relations Advisor (CRIA). A graduate of the Université de Montréal, he is a member of the Barreau du Québec and a member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés. He also holds the designation of Certified Corporate Director. Named in “The Best Lawyers” since 2012, his practice focuses on labour and employment law for both federal and provincial corporations.
Mr. Tessier is very active in his professional order having been President of the Young Bar of Montreal (YBM), Secretary and Treasurer of the Council of the Bar of Montreal as well as a member of the Executive Committee and the General Council of the Bar of Quebec. He was also a member and secretary of the Board of Directors of Éducaloi and was, until his appointment, Chairman of the Board of the Société québécoise d’information juridique (SOQUIJ). During his studies, Mr. Tessier was also very involved in the college and university student movement and chaired the accreditation committee established under the Act respecting the accreditation and funding of student associations.