An economist and statistician, Jean-Marie Dufour is one of the most eminent econometricians in the world. He holds the William Dow Chair in economics at McGill University and is a recipient of a Bank of Canada fellowship. He is as renowned for the originality of his theoretical contributions as he is for the variety of his applied research. His work is especially important in macroeconomic and financial data analysis, economic forecasting, and policy evaluation. He has been awarded a number of prestigious scientific awards and is the only scholar in Canada to have had the honour of being elected fellow of both the Econometric Society and the American Statistical Association. Very active in various scientific organizations, he is also an excellent educator who shares his passion for excellence with all his students.