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The Elected Chief and Their Team

About - The Elected Chief and Their Team

Francis Verreault-Paul

Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador

Francis Verreault-Paul is an Ilnu from the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation.

While pursuing his high-level sports career, Chief Verreault-Paul remains committed to his higher education studies. He first earns a bachelor’s degree from McGill University, then a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Buckingham University in England.

Having grown up in a family deeply committed to the traditional Ilnu way of life, values, and culture, he is determined and dedicated to continuing this path with his own family and children, as well as through his political engagements, in order to contribute to the well-being and prosperity of First Nations.

Our Team

Francis Verreault-Paul
Chief of the AFNQL
Mauricio Suchowlansky
Chief of Staff
Valérie Gagné-Vollant
Political advisor
Gabrielle Lavigne-Couture
Political communications advisor
Maureen Hervieux
Coordinator | AFNQL Elected Women's Council
Tatiana Hervieux-Canapé
Executive assistant
Martin Lagacé
Administrative manager
Anne-Marie Kanapé
Administrative assistant
Nathalie Picard
Finance clerk
Guy Latouche
Consultant | Housing and infrastructure advisor for the APQNL

Organizational Chart of the Chiefs & Commissions Council

View the official structure of the Chiefs Council, as well as the full list of its commissions, to better understand the responsibilities and governance in place.