Appointment of Members of the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee

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• 2023-10-05 · Civic Appointments Committee · adopted

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  The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, or until their mandate is completed, whichever comes first: José Bertrand, La Franco-Fête de Toronto Mareva Cestor, Carrefour des savoirs et de l'innovation at the Université de l'Ontario français (UOF) Carlo Charles Amikley Fontaine, Sylvenie Lindor Foundation Liben Gebremikael, TAIBU Community Health Centre Hélène Grégoire Christine Michaud Hela Zahar 2.

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  City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 21, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee.

• 2023-10-11 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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  During the review of the Order Paper on October 11, 2023, City Council adopted a procedural motion to remove this Item from the jurisdiction of the Civic Appointments Committee and bring it forward for consideration by City Council. Candidates' biographies: José Bertrand José Bertrand is the Director of Operations of La Franco-Fête de Toronto. Creative and fueled by his keen interest in music and the art of management, José began his career as a musician.

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  He studied jazz performance at the University of Montreal and acquired certificates in cultural industries management (École du Showbusiness, Montreal) and in project management from the Project Management Institute. He has more than 20 years of experience working with a broad range of stakeholders in Toronto and Montreal's communications, information technology and entertainment industries. Mareva Cestor Mareva Cestor is the Director of the Carrefour des savoirs et de l'innovation at the Université de l'Ontario Français (UOF). Mareva's position provides her with a unique perspective on the needs and challenges facing francophone and bilingual community partners, organizations, students, and researchers. Passionate about sustainable economic development, she previously worked at the Société Économique de l'Ontario as an Economic Development Officer and created the first Francophone Economic Summit at the Toronto Global Forum. She holds a Master of Economics and Master of Public Law. Carlo Charles Carlo Charles is a proud and devoted member of the Toronto francophone community. He is an award- winning essayist, a Pierre Trudeau and Vanier Scholar, and a Doctor of Philosophy Candidate in Sociology at McMaster University and Geography at the Université des Antilles. He is a playwright, Public Policy Columnist, and Adjunct Professor at McMaster University and has experience in academic research, arts, and culture in Haiti, France, Canada, and Venezuela among other countries. He is engaged with l'Alliance Française de Toronto, the Centre Francophone de Toronto, and the FrancoQueer Association. Amikley Fontaine Amikley Fontaine is the founder & Chief Executive Officer of the Sylvenie Lindor Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting leadership and economic integration of young Franco-Torontonians through the development of important skills and civic engagement. In 2021, he was recognized in the House of Commons for his contribution to Canada. A former public servant of the Government of Ontario, he is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor of Law at the University of Ottawa. He holds degrees in Philosophy, Law & Social thought, and Sociology. Liben Gebremikae Liben Gebremikael has more than 30 years experience in primary healthcare, social services, mental health, and community capacity building. He is the executive director of the TAIBU Community Health Centre, serving Black-identifying clients to access primary care, health promotion and disease prevention programs. He also serves as Chair of the Board for the Alliance for Healthier Communities and holds an Master of Arts in Migration, Mental Health & Social Care from the University of Kent (United Kingdom), and a Masters Certificate in Healthcare Management from Schulich School of Business. Hélène Grégoire Hélène Grégoire is Director of the Toronto campus of Collège La Cité, a board member of Réseau Franco-santé du sud de l'Ontario and a volunteer with Francophonie en fête. She is a collaborative leader, with a strong commitment to social inclusion and a passion for facilitating connections. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Cornell University and brings multi-sectoral experience, having worked in the Ontario Public Service and with non-profit organizations. She has led initiatives to increase access to postsecondary education in French in Centre and Southwestern Ontario. Christine Michaud Christine Michaud is a bilingual communications professional with 15 years of experience in leadership roles in federal, provincial governments and the financial sector. She specialized in Official Language Policy and communications at the provincial and federal level, serving multiple ministers with mandates to support the French language communities across Ontario and Canada. She contributes to strong communities and advocates for vibrant French-language programs and services. Hela Zahar Hela Zahar is an associate professor and head of the Centre for Studies and Research in Digital Cultures at the Université de l'Ontario français (UOF). She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Studies from the National Institue for Scientific Research (INRS) Montreal as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in Cinema from the University of Tunis/Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle. Her research focuses on new digital environments, visibility, modes of innovation and communication issues in the emergence of digital cultural scenes. She is recognized for having developed several experiential culture/knowledge projects.