Mr. Fortin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Agroeconomics from Université Laval as well as a certificate in mediation in civil and commercial affairs from the Barreau du Québec. During his career, he has worked in the bio-food and agro-environment sectors, notably for the Union des producteurs agricoles, the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec and the Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs.

In 2001, he was the official spokesperson for the Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs during the BAPE’s public consultation on hog production. In addition, he has held various management positions, including those of director of agricultural sector policies, director of intergovernmental affairs and economic studies, assistant director general of regional analysis and expertise, as well as director general of the Capitale-Nationale and Chaudière-Appalaches regions.

Mr. Pierre Fortin has been Vice President of the BAPE since 2007. After having served as commissioner on one mandate, he has chaired six public inquiry commissions.