France Pégeot was appointed Chair and CEO of the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) on June 1, 2021.

Before joining the CTA, Ms. Pégeot most recently served as Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (2018-2021).

Prior to that, she has held consecutive Assistant Deputy Minister positions in policy, program and regulatory areas at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2016-2017), Justice Canada (2013 to 2016), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2011–2013), Industry Canada (2009–11) and Canada Economic Development for the Quebec Regions (2006–2009).

Prior to becoming and Assistant Deputy Minister, Ms. Pégeot participated in an Interchange assignment with Encana Corp. in Calgary (2005-2006) and worked in various departments, including Health Canada and the Privy Council Office. She started her career in the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

She holds a Master of Policy Analysis and a Bachelor of Food Science and Technology, both from Laval University.