Biography Issra Idris is a fourth-year student at the University of Ottawa pursuing a dual degree in Political Science and Juris Doctor (J.D.). Driven by a deep interest in social justice, governance, and law, she approaches her studies with rigor and commitment.On campus, she is actively involved in several student organizations, having served in leadership and representative roles. These experiences have strengt...
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Biography Over the past 25 years, Paul-Émile Cloutier has held senior executive positions across a wide range of sectors, including communications, political and public policy strategy, public affairs, transportation, health, and international relations. He has also served both the federal and Ontario governments at political and bureaucratic levels.A native from Montreal, fluently bilingual and holding a Master o...
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Biography With over 30 years in the industry, Hugh Gorman has dealt in every aspect of the real estate lifecycle, from investment and development to management and leasing. Under his direction, Colonnade BridgePort has evolved into Ottawa’s largest privately-owned real estate services company now overseeing more than 15 million square feet across Ottawa, the GTA and Southern Ontario, and Atlantic Canada. The firm ...
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Biography Dr. Kay-Anne Haykal was appointed Vice-Dean of Francophone Affairs at the Faculty of Medicine for a five-year term effective September 1, 2025. In this role, Dr. Haykal joins the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) of the Faculty.A champion for the promotion of la Francophonie and high-quality health care in French, Dr. Haykal brings a strong record of leadership to the role. A proud graduate of the Universi...
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Biography Originally from Quebec City, Geneviève moved to Ontario to study Economics at the University of Ottawa and now proudly considers herself a Franco-Ontarian. She is a seasoned, fully bilingual communications professional with extensive experience in senior strategic, marketing, and sales roles across some of Canada’s leading industry associations and private-sector organizations. She currently serves as a ...
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Biography Dr. Michael Pal is a Full Professor in the Faculty of Common Law, where he has worked since 2014. He is an internationally renowned scholar of constitutional law and election law with over 35 publications and multiple books.In 2025, he was a Visitor at the Bonavero Human Rights Institute at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford, and a Visiting Fellow of Mansfield College, University of Oxford. In 2024...
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Biography Gabrielle is in her final year of the University of Ottawa's 6-year Joint Bachelor of Social Science in Political Science and a Juris Doctor program. Gabrielle is Newfoundland and Labrador born and lived in Saskatchewan throughout her adolescent years before coming to Ottawa.As a first-year student, Gabrielle participated in the House of Commons Page Program, and has since valued seeking employment durin...
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Biography Stefan Supplice is a campus leader and culture builder, combining governance experience with a storyteller’s lens to strengthen community at the University of Ottawa. Since 2013, he has served in a range of leadership roles and currently works as Senior Advisor, Culture and Safe Sport in Recreation & Varsity Sports, where he is instrumental in cultivating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment...
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Biography Hazel is a third-year Political Science student in the Faculty of Social Sciences and brings copious amounts of experience in engagement within student initiatives and public-sector experience to the Board of Governors. She has previously served as the Lead Clerk for the University of Ottawa Students’ Union gaining governance and policy knowledge. She has also held executive roles in several student...
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Biography Sarah Paquet was appointed Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) on November 18, 2020. As the head of Canada’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulator, she is responsible for ensuring the Centre facilitates the detection, prevention and deterrence of money laundering, terroris...
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