• Self-introduction video

Biography

Born in Montréal in 1964
Married to Marc Lemay and mother of Charles-Olivier and Hugo

Education

• Postgraduate degree (DEA) in political science (government benchmarking), Université de Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (1989)
• Master’s degree in political science (public administration) (1988)
• Bachelor’s degree in political science (public administration), Université de Montréal (1987)
• Diploma of College Studies in speech sciences (concentration in communication), Conservatoire LaSalle (1983)

Professional Experience

• Various positions held, Economic Development Agency of Canada for the regions of Quebec, including Economic Development Adviser in several business offices: Laval, Laurentides, Lanaudière, Gatineau and Côte-Nord (2001-2018)
• Policy Analyst and Adviser, Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC), Montréal regional office (1999-2001)
• Project Manager, Industry Canada, Ottawa (1998-1999)
• Communications Adviser, Communications Directorate, Canadian Heritage, Gatineau (1996-1997)
• Head of French Correspondence, Operations Branch (1992-1995)
• Policy Analyst, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, Ottawa (1991-1992)
• Translation coordinator, Spicer Commission (1990-1991)
• Journalist, Radio-Canada (television), Edmonton and Montréal (1990)

Community and Political Involvement

• Volunteer, cycling club, Espoirs Laval
• Volunteer, ski club, Mont-Blanc
• Volunteer, ski club, Mont-Tremblant
• Coordination fédérale/provinciale au Canada : Le cas de l’immigration –Thesis published for postgraduate degree (DEA), Paris-Sorbonne