About Us

Caroline Prévost, Provincial representative

As Executive Director of the Plantagenet Family Health Team (ESFP) since 2011, Caroline has been working diligently to advance healthcare delivery in Prescott-Russell and other areas of Eastern Ontario.

She has played an instrumental role in enhancing services for individuals with special needs and as an advocate to improve access to mental health services in the region. She has also advocated for initiatives that promote children’s health and well-being, such as Healthy Kids Community Action in Alfred-Plantagenet and Bourget, which supports healthy living and active lifestyles.

Caroline has also been shaped by her career in the Canadian Armed Forces, which began in 1991. Starting her career in the personnel selection office, she moved on to positions that deployed her on missions to various locations around the world, such as the Golan Heights, Bosnia Herzegovina, Afghanistan, and Jamaica.

Caroline resides in Alfred with her spouse and children and enjoys outdoor activities like cycling and kayaking in her leisure time.

Gary Barton, Provincial representative

Gerry Boyce, Provincial representative

Gilles Fournier, Provincial representative

Syd Gardiner, Chair, Representative of the City of Cornwall
Councillor, Cornwall

Sydney Gardiner was elected to Cornwall City Council and served 14 years. During that time, Mr. Gardiner served on numerous boards including the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, Emergency Management, Tourism Bureau, Cornwall Regional Airport, and Cornwall Public Library. He also served as President and Vice-President at the Aultsville Theatre for 14 years. As City Councillor, Mr. Gardiner was instrumental in passing a non-smoking bylaw, making the City of Cornwall the first small city in Ontario to go smoke-free.

Mr. Gardiner currently sits on Cornwall's Senior Friendly Community Committee, as well as a committee to attract remote workers to Cornwall.

Mr. Gardiner attended high school at Gault Institute in Valleyfield, Quebec. He upgraded his schooling at St. Lawrence College in Cornwall, Ontario where he later was invited to teach retail as part of the Marketing Program.

Mr. Gardiner’s employment record includes working as Operations Manager at the Warehousing Distribution and Sales Center for M.C.A Records Canada in Calgary, Alberta, servicing all of western Canada. He later was hired by Capitol Records E.M.I. Montreal in the same capacity, to oversee Capitol’s eastern Canada operations. Mr. Gardiner retired after being employed with Sears Canada for 28 years.

In his leisure time, Mr. Gardiner enjoys golfing in the summer, curling in the winter, and has a passion for singing and playing guitar.

Maurice Dupelle, Representative of the City of Cornwall
Councillor, Cornwall

Maurice was first elected to the City of Cornwall’s Council in 2010 and is currently serving his fourth term.

In addition to his role as Manager of Human Resources at Community Living Glengarry, Maurice is involved in several initiatives in the community. He is Chair of the Agape Centre’s Board of Directors, as well as Vice-Chair of the Cornwall Police Services Board. Maurice is also a member of the Glen Stor Dun Lodge Management Committee and the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Carma Williams, Representative of the United Counties of SDG
Deputy Mayor, North Glengarry

Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Carma was raised in Aylmer, Quebec and now resides in Maxville, Ontario. She has a degree in Applied Human Sciences from Concordia University in Montreal.

For the past 20 years, Ms. Williams has owned and operated an innovative mobile hair salon business serving the community of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.

In 2010, she was elected to municipal office and is currently serving her third term, now as Deputy Mayor for the Township of North Glengarry. By virtue of her role as Deputy Mayor, Ms. Williams also sits on SD&G County Council.

She has served on numerous boards and committees, including Chair of the SD&G Community Futures Development Corporation, President of the Maxville & District Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Glengarry Memorial Hospital Board. Ms. Williams is also past Chair of the North Glengarry Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee.

As a lifelong volunteer, Carma has been a leader in building her community through involvement in numerous cultural and community economic development initiatives and activities.

Martin Lang, Representative of the United Counties of SDG
Deputy Mayor, South Glengarry

Martin Lang is a business owner and farmer residing in Williamstown. He is currently serving his second term as councillor for the Township of South Glengarry and is also Deputy Mayor.

Mr. Lang is involved in several initiatives in his community and is currently Chair of the Cornwall Regional Airport Commission and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority. He is also Station Chief of the Williamstown Fire Hall.

Normand Riopel, Representative of the United Counties of Prescott-Russell
Mayor, Champlain Township

Normand Riopel’s political career began when he was elected to the council of Longueuil Township in 1991. Following an amalgamation of townships, he became a Municipal Councillor for the Ward of Longueuil from 1998 to 2018 in Champlain Township. In 2018, he became Mayor of Champlain Township and is currently serving his second term. He is also Warden of the Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell for 2023.

Mr. Riopel has been involved in the community for over 30 years and has a keen understanding of regional matters. He has sat on a number of committees over the years, such as the Economic Development and Tourism committee, the Planning and Forestry committee, as well as the Agricultural Advisory committee.

Robert Lefebvre, Representative of the United Counties of Prescott-Russell
Mayor, Town of Hawkesbury

Robert Lefebvre has dedicated himself to his community for decades, having worked as Clerk-Treasurer for The Corporation of the Township of Champlain from 1998 to 2009, and occupying similar roles for The Corporation of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and the Corporation of the Township of West Hawkesbury before that.

Following his retirement in 2009, Mr. Lefebvre became a consultant specializing in municipal works. He is also the Recycling Coordinator for the Town of Hawkesbury, the Township of East Hawkesbury, and the Township of Champlain.

Mr. Lefebvre is heavily involved in his community, organizing fundraising activities for the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital, and lending a hand at the Hawkesbury Central Food Bank. He is also a member and President of the Hawkesbury Police Services Board.

Mr. Lefebvre has been a municipal councillor for the Town of Hawkesbury since 2018 and was elected Mayor in 2022.