Xavier Brassard-Bédard is the President and CEO of TFO, Ontario's public educational and cultural media outlet, a position he has held since January 2025. A seasoned manager with nearly 15 years of experience leading major media companies, he previously served as General Manager of TVA Nouvelles and the LCN network, where he oversaw continuous news coverage for Quebec.

This Franco-Ontarian at heart is returning to his roots with this mandate, having studied at Collège La Cité and the University of Ottawa before beginning his career with the Réseau du patrimoine franco-ontarien (Franco-Ontarian Heritage Network). He has an intimate knowledge of the province's media landscape, having worked for eight years at Radio-Canada, notably as news editor for Téléjournal Ontario in Toronto.

At the helm of TFO, he is working to modernize the public broadcaster's offering to better serve youth and Francophone minority communities, in a context of profound digital transformation.

François Bergeron is the editor-in-chief of L'Express , Toronto's leading French-language weekly. With over 40 years of experience in journalism and publishing, in both print and digital media, he is a key voice in the Queen City, covering everything from local politics to Francophone issues.

As a privileged observer of the community's evolution, he regularly gives lectures in schools and actively participates in public debates, advocating for quality information rooted in local reality.

L'Express will celebrate its 50th anniversary in March 2026 and is now available on three platforms: print, web media, and newsletter. The newspaper is a member of Réseau.Presse and regularly wins awards such as Newspaper of the Year, Best Digital Presence, Excellence in French, Best Column, etc.

François Bergeron was president of the Toronto Book Fair, the Canadian Club of Toronto and Réseau.Presse.

Guillaume Lorin is the general manager of CHOQFM 105.1, Toronto's French-language community radio station, a position he has held since February 2022. Arriving in Canada in 2015 after a ten-year career in the art market in Paris, he first joined the station's team as a volunteer, before climbing the ranks as morning show host, producer, and then programming director.

With a double master's degree in history and art history, he combines expertise in project management and digital communication with an intimate knowledge of the Franco-Torontonian scene. Under his leadership, CHOQFM has accelerated its digital transformation and strengthened its mission as a "connector" between the city's diverse Francophone communities, striving to structure a younger, more entertaining, and more inclusive offering.

Committed to the vitality of the linguistic minority, he is working to make the station a true community and educational hub, capable of reflecting the economic and cultural diversity of Francophones in Ontario.

A key figure in the Franco-Ontarian media landscape, Denis Poirier is the president of Altomédia, the publishing house that publishes several major French-language newspapers including Le Métropolitain , Le Régional (Hamilton/Niagara) and L'Action (London/Sarnia).

As publisher and president, he leads one of the few media companies dedicated to covering local news for Francophone communities in the Greater Toronto Area and Central-Southern Ontario. Under his leadership, Altomédia has been recognized for its business excellence and service to the community, notably receiving an award from the Ontario Economic and Employability Development Network (RDÉE).

Still active in the field, Denis Poirier continues to write articles and cover major events in the region, thus providing a vital voice for Francophones in the province. He is also an active advocate for local culture, having recently joined a national media coalition to promote support for Francophone Canadian content and creators.

Originally from France and living in Acadia since 2016, Jean-François Cochet previously served as Executive Director of ARCANB (Association of Acadian Community Radio Stations of New Brunswick) and ARCA (Association of Community Radio Stations in Atlantic Canada) before joining Radio-Canada Acadie. With a background in business and management, he has over 15 years of management experience in various organizations. His responsibilities have included overseeing provincial and interprovincial projects for 14 community radio stations, contributing to the development of innovative projects to enhance radio programming, and fostering partnerships within the community sector.

Upon his arrival in Acadia, he quickly became involved in his community, notably as a member of the board of directors of the Francophone Reception and Support Centre for Immigrants, and as a connector within Opportunity New Brunswick.

In May 2021, Jean-François was appointed regional director of Radio-Canada in Acadia, where he worked to make the public broadcaster an impactful, bold, and people-focused media outlet. He also played a key role in building relationships with organizations representing Francophonie and diversity in Acadia.

Since February 2026, Jean-François Cochet has been the regional director of Radio-Canada in Ottawa-Gatineau and Ontario.