Appointment of a new Chairman

It is with great pleasure that we announce Mr. Hervé Deschênes as the fourth chairman of the Cree-Québec Forestry Board.

On August 17, 2016, after consultation with the Cree nation, the Québec government Cabinet appointed Mr. Deschênes to replace Mr. Gilbert Paillé who passed away while in office last December.

Mr. Deschênes was given a three-year mandate.

Mr. Deschênes is a forest engineer. He graduated in business administration and has extensive experience in the forestry sector. During his career he has worked in various fields of forestry including industry, education, health and safety at work, forestry and business development, at the regional, national and international levels.

You will find more information about Mr. Deschênes’ career on the Québec Prime Minister’s website (French only).

It is with enthusiasm that the Board members and the secretariat team wish to welcome Mr. Deschênes.

Death of the Chairman of the Board

It is with great sadness that we inform you that our Chairman, Mr. Gilbert Paillé, passed away, surrounded by his family on December 24 at Laval Hospital in Québec City.

The family will receive condolences
Saturday, January 9, 2016, from 12:30
at Château Bonne Entente
3400, chemin Ste-Foy, Quebec, QC G1X 1S6.

A tribute ceremony will take place at 3:30 pm.

Additional information is available on the website www.harmonia.ca.

On behalf of his Cree-Québec Forestry Board members, collaborators and Secretariat, we extend our deepest condolences to his family and relatives.