Principal Lebel-Grenier is from Manicouagan in northern Quebec and has lived in several regions of the province, in Ottawa and in France. He holds a License en Droit Civil (LL.L) and a Baccalaureate of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Ottawa, a Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (D.E.A.) from Université Aix-Marseilles III and a Doctorate of Civil Law (D.C.L.) from McGill University.   

He began his career as a lawyer in private practice at the Montreal office of Stikeman Elliott. He subsequently became professor of public law at the Université de Sherbrooke’s Faculty of Law where he served as the Common Law and Transnational Law Program Director, Vice-Dean Research and Graduate Studies, and as Dean.

At the Université de Sherbrooke, Professor Lebel-Grenier was instrumental in stimulating innovation, developing philanthropy, and increasing the provincial and national reach and recognition of the Faculty of Law. 

Principal Lebel-Grenier is a founding member of the Centre de recherche Société, Droit et Religions de l'Université de Sherbrooke, an important interdisciplinary research centre which explores the intersection of religion, culture, and law. He pursues research on law and religion as well as fundamental rights and freedoms.

He has served on provincial and national committees and his opinion has frequently been sought by media, government, and non-government actors. His expertise in constitutional law and fundamental rights and freedoms makes him particularly well equipped to contribute to the advancement of equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as reconciliation with Indigenous communities.

Principal Lebel-Grenier is fluent in French and English. A longtime resident of Lennoxville, he has maintained strong involvement with the Sherbrooke community and is particularly aware of the importance of Bishop’s University to the Eastern Townships’ English-speaking community.