Luc Portelance

Executive Vice-President
Canada Border Services Agency

Luc Portelance began his career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1979, moving to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Security Service, Quebec Region, in 1982.

Mr. Portelance joined the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) in 1984. He held a number of senior positions at CSIS, including Deputy Director General, Counter Intelligence Branch; Director General, Quebec Region; Assistant Director, Corporate, Headquarters; and Deputy Director, Operations, Headquarters.

In August 2008, Mr. Portelance became the Executive Vice-President of the Canada Border Services Agency.

Mr. Portelance holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Ottawa.