The leader of Projet Montréal, Luc Rabouin, unveiled his team for the borough of L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève today. Led by Danielle Myrand, who will be running for borough mayor, the team will also include Guillaume Côté in the Jacques Bizard district, Stéphane Ritchot in the Pierre Fortier district, Caroline Arslanian in the Sainte-Geneviève district and Alain Wilson in the Denis Benjamin Viger district. Initially elected with Ensemble Montréal in 2021, Mr. Wilson chose to join Projet Montréal to continue his municipal involvement with a team that fully shares his vision of protecting local autonomy, quality of life, and green spaces.
Biography – Alain Wilson
Alain Wilson has been a borough councilor since 2021 and a key player in the sports and community scene in L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève for over 40 years. An entrepreneur and builder of local organizations, he has contributed to the creation and management of several sports associations, including the Minor Hockey Association and the Île-Bizard Soccer Association, in addition to holding key positions at the regional and provincial levels. Deeply rooted in his community, he wishes to continue to put his experience and leadership at the service of residents to improve the quality of life and strengthen social cohesion in the borough.
Biography – Guillaume Côté
Guillaume Côté has been a residential real estate broker since 2017 and lives in L’Île-Bizard, where he has deep roots. An entrepreneur by training and former sales manager in the construction industry, he has solid experience in management and business development. Known for his teamwork and commitment, he has also been involved in his community as a soccer coach for five years and a volunteer with the Scouts for two years. Motivated by the desire to put his expertise and energy at the service of his fellow citizens, Guillaume wants to help build a more united, dynamic, and people-oriented borough.
Biography—Stéphane Ritchot
Stéphane Ritchot has over 20 years of management and leadership experience in major Quebec companies. His professional career, marked by perseverance and innovation, has taken him from his early days as a clerk to managing multidisciplinary teams, where he has distinguished himself through his human and empathetic approach. At the same time, he has been actively involved in municipal politics, notably as a campaign manager and political attaché, in addition to sitting on several boards of directors of local associations. Married for 27 years and the father of two daughters, he is deeply committed to the values of family, solidarity, and community. Today, he wishes to put his experience and leadership skills to work for the residents of Pierre-Fortier, in order to build a more united, inclusive, and people-oriented borough.
Biography – Caroline Arslanian
Caroline Arslanian is a citizen deeply rooted in L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève, where she grew up and has been involved in community life since her teenage years. A polyglot who speaks six languages, she has dedicated her career to promoting intercultural dialogue and citizen participation. Active for over 15 years in municipal, provincial, and federal politics, she has solid experience in the field and a keen understanding of local realities. Deeply involved in heritage preservation, community life, and citizen mobilization, Caroline is known for her creativity, her ability to listen, and her talent for building bridges between communities. Driven by a desire to preserve and promote Sainte-Geneviève, she wants to help improve residents' quality of life by focusing on safe, vibrant, and inclusive neighborhoods.
Quotes
"I am someone who works with everyone. Because I believe that if we care about the well-being of Montrealers, we have the same priorities, and we will be able to agree. That's why I am very proud to welcome Alain Wilson to the great team at Projet Montréal as a candidate for the Denis Benjamin Viger district. Alain is a long-time community leader in his neighborhood. I am convinced that he will be able to bring an important local perspective to our caucus, while defending the priorities of the people in his district," said Luc Rabouin, leader of Projet Montréal.
"The arrival of Alain Wilson to our team, and to Projet Montréal, is excellent news for our borough. With his experience and deep roots, he complements a diverse and competent team that is ready to defend our green spaces, our unique identity, and the quality of life of our residents. Together with Guillaume Côté, Stéphane Richtot, and Caroline Arslanian, we form a united and committed team dedicated to improving the quality of life of the people of Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève. " – Danielle Myrand, candidate for borough mayor of L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève.
"I am running with Projet Montréal because I am convinced that Projet Montréal has the best team to continue making our borough a human-scale living environment, where sports, recreation, and community life are at the heart of quality of life. These are the priorities of the people of Denis Benjamin Viger, whom I have represented for four years, and I want to continue working to advance these issues as part of the Projet Montréal team. – Alain Wilson, candidate for borough councilor in the Denis Benjamin Viger district.
"I am running with Projet Montréal because I believe that in politics, as in life, everything starts with listening and respect. I want to work hand in hand with the residents of Pierre-Fortier to build a greener, more united neighborhood where every voice counts. " – Stéphane Ritchot, candidate for borough councilor in the Pierre-Fortier district.
"I am running with Projet Montréal because I deeply believe in the potential of Sainte-Geneviève. I grew up here and I want to put my energy and experience to work for residents to beautify our streets, preserve our heritage, and build a more vibrant, supportive, and welcoming community." Caroline Arslanian, candidate for borough councilor in the Sainte-Geneviève district.
“I am running with Projet Montréal because I want to put my experience and energy to work for the families of L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève. I am convinced that together, we can build a stronger, more united borough where everyone feels at home.” Guillaume Côté, candidate for borough councilor in the Jacques Bizard district.
