Biography
Elected in 2021, Annie Gagnier brings her professional experience and her commitment to the collective well-being of the borough to her role as Borough Councillor. She is deeply dedicated to improving the quality of local life, with a particular focus on urban planning, safety, and sustainable development.
Her approach is resolutely pragmatic: she prioritizes concrete solutions tailored to the realities on the ground and acts with empathy and efficiency to meet the needs of residents. She actively represents and supports local organizations, recognizing their essential role in fostering community vitality and cohesion.
As a member of the Urban Planning Advisory Committee (CCU) over the past four years, Annie has played a key role in evaluating real estate and architectural projects, ensuring their quality, harmonious integration into the urban landscape, and contribution to the borough’s cohesive development.
Professional Experience
- Director of Marketing & Corporate Culture, GKC Architecture and Design (since 2022)
- Director of Marketing, Lemay (Architecture, Design, and Urban Planning) (2017–2022)
- Marketing Advisor, National Bank of Canada (2013–2016)
- Marketing Communications Agency, Toc Toc Communications (2010–2012)
- Director of Financial Analysis & Control, Loblaw Properties (1996–1998)
Education
- Master’s in Historic Preservation, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University, New York, NY (1996)
- Art and Architectural History, École du Louvre, Paris, France (1992)
- Bachelor’s in Humanistic Studies, McGill University, Montréal, QC (1991)
Community Involvement
- Chair of the Board, Au Cœur de l’enfance (2010–2014)
- Member of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and various strategic development committees, Caisse Desjardins de Bois-Franc – Bordeaux – Cartierville (2006–2013)
