Presentation of Elected Officials
Marie-Elaine Pitre
Mayor
A Rosemère resident since 2004 and the proud mother of two daughters, Marie-Elaine was first elected to town council in 2021. Known for her diligence, responsiveness and future-focused vision, she holds a master’s degree in sustainable development and in management from HEC Montréal. She applies her expertise to develop solutions that strike a balance between economic growth and environmental stewardship.
Marie-Elaine’s strong commitment to community is reflected in her service on the governing board of Alpha Elementary School and the board of governors of Collège Lionel-Groulx.
Her ambition is to harness Rosemère’s collective intelligence to build a sustainable community ready to meet the challenges ahead.
Email: mepitre@ville.rosemere.qc.ca
Marie-Hélène Fortin
Councillor – Seat 1
Marie-Hélène moved to Rosemère in 2010 and was first elected to council in 2017. A graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, she has been a professional actor and musician for 30 years and is a co-founder of the band Mes Aïeux. She also teaches teenagers. She has volunteered with numerous community initiatives and is a past spokesperson for the Fondation Viva Musical’pha.
Her aspiration is to channel her talents and experience to help shape the future and foster the cultural and social vitality of her community.
Jean-François Gagnière
Councillor – Seat 2
Jean-François has been living in Rosemère since 1985. The father of three is a lawyer working in the public sector, where he specializes in governance, contract law and infrastructure. He holds degrees in civil and common law from the University of Ottawa (2003) and completed a short graduate program in health services administration. He teaches business law and supervises legal clinic students at the École du Barreau.
Jean-François is actively involved in the community as a volunteer and board member with several organizations.
His objective is to crate a dynamic, healthy and inclusive community for generations to come, guided by strong values of ethics, integrity and empathy.
Stéphanie Nantel
Councillor – Seat 3
A fourth-generation Rosemerite, Stéphanie has a bachelor’s degree in communications. She has been a professional photographer for more than 15 years and is the mother of five children.
Stéphanie is passionate about her community, serving as a town councillor for the past eight years and now embarking on her third term.
Her goal is to make Rosemère a place that inspires, nurtures and connects people of all generations.
Email: snantel@ville.rosemere.qc.ca
Annick Lemelin Lagacé
Councillor – Seat 4
Annick has been a resident and business owner in Rosemère for the past five years. She has a bachelor’s degree in sexology (Université du Québec à Montréal, 2009) and over 12 years of experience in post-traumatic intervention.
In 2020, Annick founded an eco-friendly business blending entrepreneurship with social engagement. Her volunteer commitments have included serving on the Town’s environment advisory and Côté Cœur committees and leading school workshops on environmental issues.
Her goal is to use her experience and values to contribute to the quality of life and vitality of Rosemère.
Sébastien Jacquet
Councillor – Seat 5
Sébastien has been living in Rosemère since 2007, raising his two now-grown sons here. He is a sustainable building engineer with a master’s degree in environmental engineering and a graduate diploma in climate change.
He lectures at the École de technologie supérieure and has served on a number of committees and boards in the fields of science and the environment.
His aim is to leverage his skills to enhance sustainability, resilience and stewardship in Rosemère.
Elmer Van Der Vlugt
Councillor – Seat 6
Elmer is an economist working for one of Quebec’s largest cities. Originally from the Netherlands, he was immediately drawn to the unique charm of Rosemère, where he now lives in a heritage home.
He holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Michigan, a bachelor’s degree in political science from Leiden University and a minor in economics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Elmer embraces an interdisciplinary approach to key issues such as public finance, economic development and sustainable mobility.
His vision is to help create a prosperous, sustainable and caring community for future generations.
