After an academic journey that culminated in dual Master's degrees in International Criminal Law and in Public Administration, Jacques embarked on a career path marked by public service and advocacy. As a Crown Prosecutor with the federal Department of Justice, he navigated the legal landscape across the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut, before joining the Justice office at the RCMP. Following the events of 9/11, his expertise led him to the Privy Council Office of Canada where he worked to implement Canada’s counter-terrorism strategy. Transitioning to the global stage, Jacques served as a Senior Advisor at the Interpol office at the UN, focusing on counter-terrorism efforts. It was during this time that Jacques suffered a life-altering motor vehicle accident in New York that left him with paraplegia and a paralyzed tongue.