Since filing my candidacy, the obstacles have been piling up. Timeline September 30 — With confirmation from the election president(who is also the director general), I registered on the electoral using the prescribed form. You can listen the information from the election president here. October 3 — I filed my candidacy for the position of […]
Video presentation of the candidates for the 2025 North Hatley election
Residents of North Hatley were invited to the Unitarian Universalist Church on October 23 to meet the candidates for the North Hatley municipal elections during an evening where they presentedtheir vision and priorities for the future of our village. (5 minutes each) Thank you to Ms. Nathalie Meunier, organizer of this evening, and to all […]
Aaron Patella – Candidate for Mayor of North Hatley
Aaron Patella Website | Linkedin Profile Candidate’s Introduction Aaron moved to North Hatley after spending several years in Alberta. His parents founded the well-known local business, the Auberge Le Cœur d’Or. Professionally, he has extensive experience in real estate, including property management and project delivery that respects both timelines and budgets. He also worked in […]
Introducing Richard Gourde – Candidate for Councilor at Seat #2 in North Hatley
Richard Gourde, urban planner Introduction of the candidate I have been a professional urban planner for nearly forty years and continue to work in this capacity for the municipality of Stanstead Township. As co-editor, we are currently completing the overhaul of urban planning regulations and the implementation of a Special Planning Program (SPP). Before the […]
Philippe Marchesseault – Candidate for seat #1
Philippe Marchesseault Profile Learn about my background | Linkedin Profile Why I want to represent the people of North Hatley Council needs diversity—of gender, origin, and experience. My entrepreneurial background, expertise in technology, communications, and management, and a fresh perspective are, in my view, assets for the municipality and the community. By the people, for […]
Access to information: in North Hatley, an obstacle course
On July 15 and 16, as well as August 1, 2024, I filed three access to information requests with the municipality of North Hatley. No response was received within the legal deadline of 30 days. Administrative silence. I therefore had to refer the matter to the Commission d’accès à l’information (CAI), as provided for by […]
Legal mandate to counter bullying, harassment, and defamatory statements
The minutes of September 8, 2025 (resolution 2025-09-08.166) confirm that the council mandated the firm Cain Lamarre to analyze files and take any appropriate legal measures to maintain a healthy work environment, free from intimidation, harassment, or damage to the reputation of employees. Reference: Missing minutes hinder citizen participation in North Hatley Mandate to the […]
Distinguishing between the roles of elected officials and senior management
The roles of elected officials and senior management are often confused—I myself have done so in the past. This article clarifies the responsibilities of each and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy distance between elected officials and the municipal manager. What is “sound municipal governance”? Governance is the decision-making framework that elected officials rely […]
Video: My journey: from entrepreneurship to municipal engagement
Here is a short video in which I present my entrepreneurial background and the skills I wish to put to work for the citizens of North Hatley. For full details:https://northhatley.info/en/2025/10/05/my-journey-from-entrepreneurship-to-municipal-involvement/
How much do mayors earn in Quebec?
En effectuant des recherche, je suis tombé sur un article du Journal de Montréal qui proposait un outil de recherche et de classement des élus du Québec par rémunération, j’ai retraité les données pour établir un classement de la rémunération annuelle par habitant (per capita). Précision méthodologique : un nouvel outil 2025 est disponible, mais […]
How does North Hatley compare to other municipalities in terms of administrative expenses?
You already know that I am critical of the municipal administration. However, my main criticism is of the way things are done rather than the results. In my opinion, it is essential to give citizens a representative picture of reality, not one that shows the administration in a favorable light. In fact, that is my […]
Let’s revisit North Hatley’s municipal debt from a different perspective
All analyses in this article are based on the ministry’s audited financial reports.Reference: North Hatley’s 2024 audited financial reports Some may say that I am insisting on this point—I readily admit it. However, since this issue has already led to a formal notice being sent to a citizen, I believe it is legitimate to continue […]
Analysis of the facts — Mr. Reed v. Municipality of North Hatley
I would like to return to the formal notice sent to Mr. Reed and the municipality’s responses to it in its October 1 bulletin. In my opinion, this entire episode deserves more in-depth analysis. Of course, everyone must be protected from harassment, whether physical or psychological. However, in the municipal newsletter dated October 1, the […]
