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3 women of Armenian origin have been elected to the National Assembly of Quebec

MICHELLE SETLAKWE. Member of the Barreau du Quebec since 1996, Michelle Setlakwe practiced business law at Norton Rose for 10 years as a lawyer. She served as municipal councilor for Ville Mont-Royal from 2016 to 2021. Over the course of her five years of involvement in municipal politics, Michelle Setlakwe has made a difference by being involved in a wide variety of cases in collaboration with environmental stakeholders directly affecting her citizens and c Citizens.

CELINE HAYTAYAN: Renowned strategist and manager, Celine Haytayan accumulates more than 20 years of experience in national and international economic development. Previously Deputy Corporate Secretary and Board Member in Montreal International, today she holds the position of Head of International Corporate Affairs at Ubisoft.

SONA LAKHOYAN OLIVIER: Sona Lakhoyan Olivier works in the public domain. Strongly involved with various local community organizations, including being hired as School Commissioner for Laval and Vice President of the Board of Directors of the City Health Foundation.

Source: Armenians And Armenia

Other sources: armradio.am

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