[2] Ferrandez pursued doctoral studies in economic policies at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales in Paris.

He holds an MA and a BA in political science from Université du Québec à Montréal.

[2] He previously served as director of communications for CAE Inc., as a senior communications advisor at Hydro-Québec and was a senior researcher in environmental matters for the French National Centre for Scientific Research.

As borough mayor of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Ferrandez reduced snow removal services.

[3] He resigned as borough mayor on May 14, 2019, because he could not convince other municipal politicians of the importance of environmental issues.