The leader of Projet Montréal, Luc Rabouin, today unveiled his full team for the borough of Montréal-Nord. Led by Roger Petit-Frère as borough mayor, the team will also include Annie-Claude Beaudry as city councilor for the district of Ovide-Clermont, Patrick Mpinga-Iyenda as borough councilor in the Ovide-Clermont district, Fatima Gabriela Salazar Gomez as city councilor in the Marie-Clarac district, and Amine Difallah as borough councilor in Marie Clarac.
Projet Montréal is thus presenting complementary candidates, bringing together strong voices from community action, education, citizen mobilization and sustainable development. Their priority is clear: defend the right to housing, improve mobility, strengthen public services, and support the youth of Montréal-Nord. This team will build a borough where everyone has a place, where diversity is valued, and where neighborhoods develop on a human scale, in a spirit of solidarity and sustainability.
Biography – Roger Petit-Frère
Roger Petit-Frère is a certified administrator, educator, and community leader with deep roots in Montreal North. For over twenty years, he has been involved in social development, governance and community life in his borough. As Executive Director of the Centre Jean-Paul-Lemay since 2006, he has helped make it a leading organization in education and community services, while overseeing the acquisition and renovation of its infrastructure. A founding member and former president of L'ICI (L'organisme pour l'Intégration, la Citoyenneté et l'Inclusion), he works to welcome and integrate newcomers. His civic engagement extends to numerous organizations and round tables, including the Table de quartier de Montréal-Nord, where he served for nearly a decade. A former political attaché and citizen journalist, he puts his expertise in governance, management, and mobilization at the service of his community. A proud representative of Montreal's diversity, Roger Petit-Frère now wants to make the Montreal North City Hall a lever for building a more inclusive, supportive and people-oriented borough.
Biography – Annie-Claude Beaudry
Annie-Claude Beaudry is a seasoned project management and public policy professional with over 20 years of experience at Parks Canada. With a master's degree in project management and PMP certification, she has coordinated major events, managed heritage sites and contributed to strategic planning and investment management for Canada's largest federal land manager. At the same time, she has pursued an artistic career in theater and founded a creative company, combining organizational rigor with creativity. Very involved in her community, she has served on several boards of directors, co-founded a green alley committee and worked to promote linguistic diversity in the public service. Recognized for her dynamism, unifying leadership and commitment to social justice and environmental values, she now wishes to put her expertise and energy to work for the residents of Ovide-Clermont to build a greener, more inclusive and more united borough.
Biography – Patrick Mpinga-Iyenda
A resident of Montreal North for 15 years, Patrick Mpinga-Iyenda is a committed citizen who puts his experience in public policy and community mobilization to work for his community. A graduate in political science from the University of Montreal, he is pursuing a D.E.S.S. in immigration law and a certificate in investigation and intelligence. In the field, he has supervised teams as part of the REM project, where he has demonstrated leadership, rigor and a keen sense of health and safety. Active in integration and solidarity organizations (notably as an administrator responsible for immigration and newcomer reception issues), he supports families and young people in their efforts toward inclusion, orientation and civic participation. Multilingual, attentive, and a unifying force, he now wishes to put his skills in management, consultation and policy analysis to work for the residents of Montréal-Nord to advance concrete solutions in the areas of safety, affordable housing, mobility and local services.
Biography – Fatima Gabriela Salazar Gomez
Fatima Gabriela Salazar Gomez is an activist and professional deeply rooted in Montreal North. With a degree in communications from the University of Montreal, she has focused her career on citizen participation and social justice. As a project manager at Hoodstock, she has contributed to transformative initiatives such as Super Voisines and sustainable mobility projects, while collaborating on the Transition en commun initiative. As chair of the board of directors of the Comité logement de Montréal-Nord and involved in several local organizations, she has worked for years to defend the right to housing, inclusion and ecological transition. Driven by a desire to build a more equitable and sustainable future, she now wishes to put her experience and energy to work for the residents of Marie-Clarac.
Biography – AmineDifallah
Amine Difallah has over ten years of experience in business intelligence, where he has supported numerous organizations in analysis, management and strategic decision-making. As president of the Projet DZ association, he has worked with citizens and local partners to develop initiatives that promote solidarity, innovation and sustainable development. Known for his listening skills and ability to build bridges, he now wants to put his expertise and vision to work for the residents of Marie-Clarac in order to promote transparency in municipal management and help build an inclusive, dynamic, and prosperous community.
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Montréal-Nord needs elected officials who recognize the value of every voice and the importance of acting together. Roger, Annie-Claude and Fatima share this conviction and embody a community-based leadership that will respond to today's challenges: housing, youth, safety and inclusion. With them, we want to build a future where no one is left behind. – said Luc Rabouin, leader of Projet Montréal.
“Montréal-Nord deserves a city hall that is close to its citizens, capable of listening, bringing people together and taking action. I am running with Projet Montréal because I believe that our borough must take its rightful place in the future of Montréal. With my experience in governance and community engagement, I want to work with residents to transform Montréal-Nord into a borough that is more just, more united and living up to its potential.” – Roger Petit-Frère, candidate for mayor of Montréal-Nord.
“I am running in Ovide-Clermont with Projet Montréal because I believe in local, inclusive and forward-looking politics. I want to work hand in hand with residents to improve quality of life, strengthen our community spaces and build a borough where everyone feels heard and represented.” – Annie-Claude Beaudry, candidate for city councilor in the Ovide-Clermont district.
"I am running with Projet Montréal because Montréal-Nord deserves a voice that is close to the people and resolutely action-oriented. With my strong roots in the neighborhood and my experience in mobilization and public management, I want to work with residents to improve safety, housing, public transportation and local services—in short, everything that really makes a difference in everyday life." – Patrick Mpinga-Iyenda, candidate for city councilor in Montréal-Nord.
“I am running with Projet Montréal because I deeply believe that the future of Montreal lies in neighborhoods on the outskirts, such as Montreal North. I am committed to defending social justice, sustainable mobility and the right to housing, while promoting the richness of our stories. I want to work hand in hand with the residents of Marie-Clarac to build a borough that is united, inclusive and proud of its identity.” " – Fatima Gabriela Salazar Gomez, candidate for city councilor in the Marie-Clarac district.
“I am running with Projet Montréal because I want to be a strong voice for the residents of Marie-Clarac. Together, we can build a more inclusive, transparent and prosperous borough where everyone feels represented and heard.” – Amine Difallah, candidate for borough councilor in Marie-Clarac.
