Dr. Véronique Hivon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Véronique Hivon is a policy expert with a strong background in public policies and legislative processes. She began her career in politics in 2008, following significant roles in the Quebec government and legal practice. Hivon served for nearly 15 years as a Member of the National Assembly for Joliette, where she held the position of Minister Delegate for Social Services and Youth Protection. She has contributed to major social reforms in Quebec, including the implementation of the Act concerning end-of-life care and the establishment of specialized courts for sexual violence and domestic violence cases, responding to the Rebuilding Trust report. Hivon is currently engaged as a guest professor at the University of Montreal, where she teaches graduate seminars in political practice and mentors students in political science. She is a graduate of McGill University's Faculty of Law and holds a master's degree in social policy analysis and planning from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.