Rotary of the event
17 h 30 18 h 25
Arrival of guests and networking in the room.
18 h 30 18 h33
Statement by Olivier Poitier.
18 h 35 18 h 38
Address by the President of AEFO, Gabrielle Lemieux.
18 h 41 18 h 44
Address by the president of AFOCSC, Robert Demers.
18 h 48 19 h 33
Discussion between the panelists.
19 h 35 21 h 00
Networking , cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Biographies
Gabrielle Forget
PhD Candidate, CREFO, OISE
University of Toronto
Born to French-speaking Quebec parents, I have lived most of my life in Ontario. I attended French school for elementary school and was in French immersion from grades 8 to 12. At university, I completed a BA with a minor in French Studies, a MA in French Studies, and a BEd with a specialization in teaching French as a second language. After teaching for two years in French immersion at the elementary level, I returned to university as a doctoral student in language and literacy education to study French immersion in Ontario.
michael norris
Housing Cooperative Development Manager
Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada
A proud Francophile, I am a graduate of the Viamonde School Board and the University of British Columbia. A passionate community developer and cooperative strategist, I am dedicated to building sustainable and vibrant communities across Canada. With a background in finance, management, and human resources, I specialize in addressing market failures through innovative projects, from the launch of Southern Ontario's first French-language university to supporting Indigenous communities in developing community-based businesses. I am an extrovert who enjoys working with people to create real change. I am committed to community service as the secretary of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network. In my free time, I enjoy cycling, playing hockey, and hiking.
Sandra Kemzang
First-year law student
University of Ottawa
Sandra Kemzang is a law student at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law, specializing in French common law. Originally from Cameroon, she immigrated to Canada in 2009 with her family. Sandra completed her elementary and secondary education in French at schools within the MonAvenir Catholic School Board, where she served as a student trustee in 2021-2022. She now continues her leadership at the university level for the French Common Law Student Association (RÉCLEF) as a first-year law student representative. Immigration, language rights, and politics are among her areas of interest.
Sophie Filion
12th-year student and volunteer
CSC St Jean-de-Brébeuf in Welland
Sophie Filion has been involved in volunteering and community life for many years. Currently a member of the student council (2022-2025), she has participated in various events such as the poppy fundraiser with the Welland Legion, the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day festival, and the Richelieu Club's Winter Carnival. In 2024, she sewed gowns for Sacred Heart Parish, helped clean the streets of Niagara, and supported several activities for cadets and the community. She has been involved since a young age, notably as a Guardian Angel and pianist for a retirement home.
Moderator
Sarah Tomlinson
Multiplatform reporter for Radio-Canada & CBC
Sarah Tomlinson was born in Toronto and is a multi-platform reporter for Radio-Canada. Before joining the team, she was an associate producer at CBC The National and a journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is interested in a wide range of topics, including cultural journalism and human rights. She completed her secondary education at Saint-Frère-André Catholic School, also earning an International Baccalaureate. When she's not covering the news, she plays gigs in bars around town with a band.
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