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438 922-1502
loic.blancquaert@saint-lambert.ca
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Loïc Blancquaert obtained a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management from the Université catholique de Louvain in Belgium and a master’s degree in Public Administration from the École nationale d’administration publique (ÉNAP). He has worked in the field of management and sustainable development for more than 10 years. He first held positions with international organizations before turning to consulting and is currently working as a sustainable business development specialist for a major company. Raised in Saint-Lambert, Mr. Blancquaert has a deep understanding of the city, its inhabitants and its various stakeholders.

First elected in 2017, and then in 2021, Mr. Blancquaert is currently serving his first term as mayor.

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514 662-9284
francis.lechatelier@saint-lambert.ca

Born and raised in Saint-Lambert, Francis Le Chatelier attended École Rabeau school and Collège Durocher. He and his wife, Valérie, chose to raise the couple’s two daughters, Sofia (3) and Victoria (1) here. A creative person who is deeply committed to his community, Mr. Le Chatelier isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves to find workable solutions to complex problems. He began his studies in Administration, but then switched to pursue his passions for arboriculture and firefighting. He is now a firefighter for the Ville de Montréal.

Mr. Le Chatelier is particularly worried about our city’s precarious financial situation, a concern he did not hesitate to voice publicly during his door-to-door campaign. He has repeatedly said that the city is going to hit a budgetary wall and that the “welcome tax” is somewhat of a life support system. Among his other preoccupations, he is afraid that our mature and deteriorating urban forest is declining too quickly and that we are losing our trademark cachet. He also believes that Saint-Lambert will have to redouble its efforts to catch up on delayed infrastructure rehabilitation projects in addition to having to give increased attention to aging municipal buildings.

There is no denying that the coming years will demand creativity and forward thinking, as the survival of our city depends on it. Mr. Le Chatelier is ready to meet the challenges ahead and to make the decisions that will be in the best interests of the city.

514-800-7672
claude.ferguson@saint-lambert.ca

For Mr. Ferguson, municipal politics offers a noble opportunity to put his expertise to work for the good of the community. His primary areas of focus are its finances, the environment and governance. He notes that important decisions and directions will have to be taken to preserve the vision and identity of our city, and these will have to be guided by the needs and expectations of our citizens commensurate with the money they have invested. Social, artistic, economic and political issues must all be interlinked with a view to delivering quality local services in a coherent manner, in a healthy and pleasant environment.

As is said of many professions, actuarial science can be applied everywhere, as it can provide another perspective! Mr. Ferguson wants to share his experience to change the way politics is done, now and beyond his mandate. His wish is to leave behind for citizens a safe, functional and attractive environment by enriching and enhancing the vitality of our community, our beautiful canopy, our floral spaces and our joie de vivre, while providing community services that meet our expectations. Please feel free to contact him with your comments and ideas.

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514 835-8776
stephanie.Verreault@saint-lambert.ca

Stéphanie Verreault puts people at the heart of her actions, which is reflected in both her personal life and her career choices. Having grown up in Saint-Lambert, she knew she wanted to settle here with her husband and two children. Passionate, resilient and recognized for her ability to listen, Ms. Verreault intends to devote herself to foundational issues, which she intends to do while continuing to balance the needs of her young family.

She decided to become involved in the community to make a difference and create change. As an occupational therapist for more than 10 years, she understands people’s needs, especially those of our seniors. She will not hesitate to take innovative approaches to ensure they can live with dignity in their living environment.

The environment has always been one of her primary concerns. As early as the age of 13, she could already be seen riding her bicycle in winter! Her often out-of-the-box ideas and her creativity will contribute to Saint-Lambert’s ability to more efficiently integrate the shift to green practices.

Ms. Verreault thrives on challenge. Her approach is simple, collaborative and solution-oriented: identify the best way to achieve collective goals, then take the steps needed to implement them and move towards the desired change.

Ms. Verreault appreciates that it is an honour and a privilege to serve her community, and she is committed to fulfilling her role with transparency, ethics and justice.

Her enthusiasm and energy will convince you to join her in helping to make your city and community a better place.

Municipal affairs must be conducted with integrity, objectivity, and impartiality. Those responsible for the administration of municipal affairs must not only act in such a manner but also demonstrate prudence and openness in order to protect and maintain public trust in the integrity, objectivity, and impartiality of municipal institutions and those responsible for their administration.

In order to ensure this, in 2014, the Ville de Saint-Lambert adopted a code of ethics and conduct to govern the conduct of the City’s elected officials and management personnel.

This by-law aims to establish the annual remuneration of elected municipal officers and the expense allowance to which they are entitled.

The Act respecting the remuneration of elected municipal officers sets out the conditions for reimbursement of elected officials for research and support expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Each year, in accordance with section 31.5.5, a list of the reimbursements authorized by the municipality must be tabled before City Council during a public meeting.

The Act respecting the remuneration of elected municipal officers provides that “A member of the council who, as part of his duties, has incurred expenses chargeable to the municipality may, on presentation of a statement accompanied with the proper vouchers, obtain the reimbursement of the actual amount of the expenses by the municipality.” Our Mayor, Pascale Mongrain, as part of her commitment to transparency, she committed to releasing the list of expenses for which she had requested reimbursement from the City.