Suze Youance Appointed as Independent Senator for Quebec
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau names Haiti-born civil engineer to the Senate, highlighting her extensive community involvement and professional achievements.
- Suze Youance immigrated to Canada from Haiti in 2006 and has since made significant contributions in engineering, education, and community service.
- Youance has been actively involved in the Haitian community in Montreal, serving as president of the Haitian Community Office.
- She has taught at the École de technologie supérieure in Montreal and hosted educational programs on sustainable development and engineering.
- Youance has received multiple awards, including the Casimir Gzowski Gold Medal from the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and the Mathieu Da Costa Award from the Quebec Black League.
- She is the 76th senator appointed by Prime Minister Trudeau since he took office in 2015, following a recommendation from the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments.