# Benoit-Antoine Bacon

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Canadian neuropsychologist

Benoit-Antoine Bacon Bacon in 2018 17th President of the University of British Columbia Incumbent Assumed office November 1, 2023 Chancellor Steven Point Judy Rogers Preceded by Deborah Buszard (acting) 15th President of Carleton University In office July 1, 2018 – August 31, 2023 Chancellor Yaprak Baltacioğlu Preceded by Alastair Summerlee (acting) Succeeded by Jerry Tomberlin (acting) Personal details Born Montreal, Quebec, Canada Education Concordia University (BA) Université de Montréal (MA, PhD) Scientific career Fields Neuropsychology Institutions Bishop's University Concordia University Queen's University at Kingston Carleton University University of British Columbia Thesis Etudes des substrats neurologiques de la stéréopsie chez le chat (1999) Doctoral advisors Franco Lepore Jean-Paul Guillemot

**Benoit-Antoine Bacon** is a Canadian [neuropsychologist](/source/Neuropsychologist) who has been serving as the 17th president of the [University of British Columbia](/source/University_of_British_Columbia) since November 2023. He previously served as the 15th president of [Carleton University](/source/Carleton_University) in [Ottawa, Ontario](/source/Ottawa), from 2018 to 2023.[1]

## Early life and education

Born in [Montreal](/source/Montreal), he graduated from [Concordia University](/source/Concordia_University) in Montreal, Quebec with a [B.A.](/source/Bachelor_of_Arts) (Honours) degree in [psychology](/source/Psychology) in 1995. He received his [Ph.D.](/source/PhD) in [neuropsychology](/source/Neuropsychology) from the [Université de Montréal](/source/Universit%C3%A9_de_Montr%C3%A9al) in Montreal, Quebec in 1999, and completed a [post-doctoral fellowship](/source/Post-doctoral_fellowship) at the [University of Glasgow](/source/University_of_Glasgow) in [Glasgow](/source/Glasgow), [Scotland](/source/Scotland).[2]

## Career

His first academic appointment was in the Department of Psychology at [Bishop's University](/source/Bishop's_University) in [Sherbrooke, Quebec](/source/Sherbrooke).[3] Following serious labour strife at Bishop’s, he was asked to serve as Chief Negotiator for the union and led the settlement of several collective agreements.[4] He later served as Chair of Psychology, Dean of Arts and Science, and Associate VP Research at the institution.[5]

In 2013, he was hired as Provost and Vice-President (Academic Affairs) at his alma mater [Concordia University](/source/Concordia_University).[6] In 2016, he moved to Ontario to serve as Provost and Vice-President (Academic) at [Queen's University](/source/Queen's_University_at_Kingston).[7]

On May 1, 2018 he was announced as the 15th President of [Carleton University](/source/Carleton_University) in Ottawa, succeeding interim President Alastair Summerlee.[8] He began his mandate on July 1, 2018, at the same time as Carleton Board Chair [Nik Nanos](/source/Nik_Nanos).[9] Together they announced Yaprak Baltacioğlu as the 12th Chancellor of the institution in December 2018.[10]

On July 20, 2023, Dr. Bacon was announced as the 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of the [University of British Columbia](/source/University_of_British_Columbia), with his term to begin on November 1, 2023.[11] Bacon's term as President and Vice-Chancellor of Carleton University ended on August 31, 2023. He was succeeded by Jerry Tomberlin as interim President and Vice-Chancellor.[12]

UBC's 2025 financial disclosure showed that Bacon was among the university's top 10 earners, with more than $725,000 in salary and compensations.[13]

## Personal life

To contribute to breaking down the stigma around mental health and substance use, Bacon has shared his difficult upbringing in a dysfunctional family[14] and subsequent challenges in early adulthood.[15][16]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Carleton University appoints new President and Vice-Chancellor"](https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/carleton-university-appoints-new-president-and-vice-chancellor/). *ctvnews.ca*. May 1, 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191025153744/https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/carleton-university-appoints-new-president-and-vice-chancellor-1.3910248) from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Carleton University names Benoit-Antoine Bacon as president"](https://obj.ca/article/carleton-university-names-benoit-antoine-bacon-president). *obj.ca*. May 1, 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191025153745/https://obj.ca/article/carleton-university-names-benoit-antoine-bacon-president) from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Announcements – May 2018"](https://www.universityaffairs.ca/news/people-on-the-move/announcements-may-2018/). *universityaffairs.ca*. May 25, 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191025155515/https://www.universityaffairs.ca/news/people-on-the-move/announcements-may-2018/) from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["A Q&A with Benoit-Antoine Bacon"](https://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2016-10-13/news/a-qa-with-benoit-antoine-bacon/). *queensjournal.ca*. October 14, 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191025153755/https://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2016-10-13/news/a-qa-with-benoit-antoine-bacon/) from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Provost at Queen's U appointed new president of Carleton University"](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/provost-at-queens-u-appointed-new-president-of-carleton-university). *ottawacitizen.com*. May 1, 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191025153744/https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/provost-at-queens-u-appointed-new-president-of-carleton-university) from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Benoit-Antoine Bacon appointed provost"](http://www.concordia.ca/cunews/main/stories/2013/04/26/benoit-antoine-bacon-appointed-provost.html). *concordia.ca*. April 26, 2013. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200516002352/http://www.concordia.ca/cunews/main/stories/2013/04/26/benoit-antoine-bacon-appointed-provost.html) from the original on May 16, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Benoit-Antoine Bacon appointed provost"](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/benoit-antoine-bacon-appointed-provost). *queensu.ca*. January 8, 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190608203520/https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/benoit-antoine-bacon-appointed-provost) from the original on June 8, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon Appointed as Carleton University's 15th President"](https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/benoit-antoine-bacon-15th-president/). *carleton.ca*. May 1, 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191025153807/https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/benoit-antoine-bacon-15th-president/) from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Nik Nanos Appointed New Chair of Carleton University's Board of Governors"](https://newsroom.carleton.ca/2018/nik-nanos-appointed-new-chair-of-carleton-universitys-board-of-governors/). *carleton.ca*. July 5, 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230326223031/https://newsroom.carleton.ca/2018/nik-nanos-appointed-new-chair-of-carleton-universitys-board-of-governors/) from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Yaprak Baltacioğlu Named Carleton University's New Chancellor"](https://newsroom.carleton.ca/2018/yaprak-baltacioglu-named-carleton-universitys-new-chancellor/). *carleton.ca*. December 4, 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200727073954/https://newsroom.carleton.ca/2018/yaprak-baltacioglu-named-carleton-universitys-new-chancellor/) from the original on July 27, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon named UBC president"](https://news.ubc.ca/2023/07/20/ubc-announces-17th-president-and-vice-chancellor/). *ubc.ca*. July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Carleton President Benoit-Antoine Bacon Leaving University to Take on UBC Presidency"](https://newsroom.carleton.ca/2023/carleton-president-benoit-antoine-bacon-leaving-university-to-take-on-ubc-presidency/). *Carleton Newsroom*. July 20, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Samilski, Abbie Lee and Sophia Bertuzzi (January 26, 2026). ["UBC's highest-paid employee made $1.11 million in 2024"](https://ubyssey.ca/news/ubc-sofi-report-2025/). *The Ubyssey*. Retrieved February 1, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Dault, Meredith (2017). ["Clarity of vision"](https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/alumnireview/stories/clarity-vision). *queensu.ca*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190609114626/https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/alumnireview/stories/clarity-vision) from the original on June 9, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Installation Address – November 10, 2018"](https://carleton.ca/president/2018/installation-address-november-10-2018/). *carleton.ca*. November 10, 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230328143546/https://carleton.ca/president/2018/installation-address-november-10-2018/) from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Bacon, Benoit-Antoine (October 15, 2018). ["On Mental Health"](https://carleton.ca/president/2018/on-mental-health/). *carleton.ca*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201126203159/https://carleton.ca/president/2018/on-mental-health/) from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

Academic offices Preceded by Alastair Summerlee (interim) 15th President and Vice-Chancellor of Carleton University 2018–2023 Succeeded by Jerry Tomberlin (interim) Preceded by Deborah Buszard (interim) 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia 2023–present Incumbent

v t e Presidents and vice-chancellors of the University of British Columbia Wesbrook (1913–1918) Klinck (1919–1940) MacKenzie (1944–1962) Macdonald (1962–1967) Hare (1968–1969) Gage (1969–1975) Kenny (1975–1983) Pedersen (1983–1985) Smith (1985)* Strangway (1985–1997) Piper (1997–2006) Toope (2006–2014) Gupta (2014–2015) Piper (2015–2016)* Ono (2016–2022) Buszard (2022–2023)* Bacon (2023–present) * indicates interim president

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