PHILIPPE MADGIN
Val-des-Monts,QC
Summary
Driven and biligual senior executive with 25 years of service within the federal public sector, including 20 years in the legal field, working in various regulated sectors including environment, fisheries, elections, and transportation. Diverse practice marked by management in an operational environment, providing legal advice, and delivering legal training at all levels of the federal apparatus. Recognized specialization among peers and clients in compliance and enforcement as well as in administrative, regulatory, criminal, and penal law.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director General (EX-03)
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
Gatineau, Quebec
12.2022 - Current
- Leads a multidisciplinary Branch of 75 employees with an operational budget of $7.5 million
- Responsible for air, marine, and rail determinations as well as the compliance and enforcement program
- Chairs a management board on accessibility in transportation, advises the Chair on various operational issues, and sits on the Agency's executive committee.
Senior Lawyer (LP3)
COMMISSIONER OF CANADA ELECTIONS
Gatineau, QC
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Advises the Commissioner and investigators on the application of the Canada Elections Act
- Provides legal, strategic, and operational advice on investigation files and enforcement measures
- Led the implementation of a new administrative monetary penalty regime.
Executive Director (EX-02)
TRANSPORT CANADA
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Led a team of 30 employees including lawyers, investigators, and regulatory analysts tasked with providing operational support in law enforcement to the Department
- Developed and implemented a major initiative to create five regional multimodal investigation teams
- Under my leadership, the Centre received the Community of Federal Regulators Excellence Award for our advances and innovation in compliance and enforcement.
Lawyer (LP-02)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Legal Services Transport Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Practice entirely dedicated to compliance and enforcement for all Transport Canada safety and security programs
- Provided legal, strategic, and legislative advice, participated in legislative and regulatory amendment projects
- Involved in training inspectors in administrative, regulatory, and criminal law.
Lawyer (LP-02)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Criminal Law Policy Section
Ottawa, Ontario
04.2009 - 03.2015
- Provided legal, governance, legislative drafting, and training advice to departmental legal services and federal agencies on law enforcement, police powers, and criminal law
- Actively participated in implementing various legislative amendments to the Criminal Code.
Lawyer (LA-02)
PUBLIC PROSECUTION SERVICE OF CANADA
Ottawa, Ontario
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Provided strategic, legal, and policy advice to the Criminal Investigations Division of the Canada Revenue Agency
- Coordinated various cooperation files between the Agency and the Service and developed training for investigators.
Lawyer (LA-02)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Legal Services Fisheries and Oceans
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2002 - 04.2009
- Provided a range of legal services including complex legal opinions and litigation support before provincial and federal courts
- Developed policies and implemented legal training programs for clients.
Lawyer (LA-01)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Legal Services Parks Canada
Gatineau, Quebec
10.2001 - 05.2002
- Participated in the litigation team representing the Agency in the case concerning the issuance of service weapons to park wardens
- Performed various functions such as drafting legal opinions and legal research.
Regulatory Advisor (AS-04/PM-05)
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
Gatineau, Quebec
11.1999 - 07.2001
- Reviewed draft regulations to determine applicability
- Prepared and drafted enforcement and compliance strategies for various regulations on behalf of enforcement officers and a regulatory interpretation guide.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA, Faculty of Law
06.1997
BA, Concentration Political Science And Criminology -
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA, Faculty of Social Sciences
06.1994
Skills
- Leadership and Management
- Legal and Policy Advisory
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Training, Development and Public Speaking
- Interagency Coordination, Cooperation and Networking
- Operations and Crisis Management
Accreditations and specialized training
- Quebec Bar, 01/01/99, 12/31/24
- School of Prosecutors, Level I – 01/01/05, 12/31/05
- School of Prosecutors, Level II – 01/01/17, 12/31/17
- Mandatory Executive Training – Canada School of Public Service, 01/01/17, 12/31/18
- Strategic Management of Enforcement Agencies – Harvard Kennedy School, 01/01/18, 12/31/18
- Executive Leadership Program – Institute on Governance, 01/01/19, 12/31/19
Otherprofessionalactivities
- COMMUNITY OF FEDERAL REGULATORS, Ottawa, Ontario, Co-chair of the Compliance and Enforcement Community of Practice, 01/01/14, Present
- FEDERAL REGULATORY LAW ENFORCEMENT SYMPOSIUM, Ottawa, Ontario, Instigator and Organizer, 01/01/13, Present
- CANADIAN POLICE COLLEGE, Ottawa, Ontario, Instructor on request, 01/01/09, 12/31/15
- RCMP – NATIONAL POLICE TRAINING GROUP, Regina, Saskatchewan, Instructor on request, 01/01/09, 12/31/15
- RESPONDENT COMMITTEE, 500 OUTAOUAIS SQUADRON, Air Cadets, Gatineau, Quebec, Volunteer (Vice-President, Secretary, and Member), 01/01/18, 12/31/23
Government Identifiers
- Bilingual (EEE)
- CIDP: 051-857-871
- Top Secret Clearance
Timeline
Director General (EX-03)
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
12.2022 - Current
Senior Lawyer (LP3)
COMMISSIONER OF CANADA ELECTIONS
05.2019 - 12.2022
Executive Director (EX-02)
TRANSPORT CANADA
05.2017 - 05.2019
Lawyer (LP-02)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Legal Services Transport Canada
03.2015 - 05.2017
Lawyer (LA-02)
PUBLIC PROSECUTION SERVICE OF CANADA
12.2012 - 12.2013
Lawyer (LP-02)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Criminal Law Policy Section
04.2009 - 03.2015
Lawyer (LA-02)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Legal Services Fisheries and Oceans
05.2002 - 04.2009
Lawyer (LA-01)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Legal Services Parks Canada
10.2001 - 05.2002
Regulatory Advisor (AS-04/PM-05)
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
11.1999 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Laws -
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA, Faculty of Law
BA, Concentration Political Science And Criminology -
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA, Faculty of Social Sciences
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