Jean-Pierre Kingsley was Canada鈥檚 Chief Electoral Officer from 1990 to 2007. During his mandate, he instituted reforms aimed at assuring at respecting Canada鈥檚 Charter of Rights and Freedoms and oversaw the modernization of Canada鈥檚 electoral system, including the 36-day electoral calendar, the digitization of electoral geographic systems, and the establishment of the National Register of Electors. After leaving the post of chief electoral officer, he served as president and CEO of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, leading international observer missions for elections in Iraq and Haiti, among others. Prior to joining the federal public service, Jean-Pierre was a hospital administrator and held positions in the private sector. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master鈥檚 in Hospital Administration, both from University of Ottawa.