The official launch of the Jacques Parizeau Research Chair in Economic Policy took place on November 14, 2023, in the presence of the Quebec Minister of Finance, members of Jacques Parizeau's family, numerous dignitaries and members of the HEC Montréal community.

Under the direction of Pierre-Carl Michaud, professor at HEC Montréal, CIRANO researcher and Fellow, the Chair's mission is to analyze several major economic challenges facing Quebec. Research focuses in particular on the health and aging of the population, labour shortages and the labour market, as well as social policies, efficiency and redistribution.