Blainville has welcomed four new members to its youth advisory body, the Relève Blainville commission, strengthening the voice of young residents in municipal affairs. Caliana Payette, Maude Gagné, Laurence Raynauld, and Léonard Duval recently joined the commission, which serves as a consultative forum for youth aged 16 to 29.
The new appointees share a common goal: to become actively involved in their community and to ensure that the perspectives, priorities, and values of Blainville’s younger generation are reflected in municipal projects and decision making. Through the commission, members are invited to propose ideas, participate in discussions on issues affecting youth, and provide recommendations to the city council.
Their arrival brings the total number of commissioners to seven. The four newcomers will work alongside current members Audrey Daigneault, Carl Picard, and Jennifer Wefu, forming a diverse group intended to represent a broad cross section of Blainville’s youth.
Municipal officials say the commission plays an important role in fostering civic engagement and encouraging younger residents to take part in public life. By offering a structured space for dialogue with elected officials and municipal staff, Relève Blainville aims to bridge the gap between city hall and the next generation of citizens.
Jean-François Pinard, councillor for the Henri-Dunant district and the municipal council’s representative on the commission, welcomed the new members enthusiastically. In a statement, he said he was genuinely excited by the addition of the four recruits, praising their energy, commitment, and abundance of ideas. He added that he looks forward to working with them to help shape the Blainville they envision for the future.
Blainville, located in the Laurentians north of Montreal, has increasingly emphasized youth participation as part of its broader civic strategy. Initiatives like Relève Blainville are designed not only to give young people a say in municipal governance, but also to cultivate leadership skills and long-term engagement in local democracy.
With the arrival of Payette, Gagné, Raynauld, and Duval, the commission is now positioned to continue its work with renewed momentum, bringing fresh perspectives to the table as the city plans its next steps.
Caption: From left to right: Léonard Duval, Caliana Payette, Maude Gagné, and Laurence Raynauld, the newest members of Blainville’s Relève Blainville commission.
