Marc-André Roy, New Brunswick
Chief Page

Marc-André Roy hails from Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick. He is in his third year of a major in Political Science and a minor in History at the University of Ottawa. Marc-André has always been involved in student activities, particularly his school’s grad committee and student radio. Marc-André received a number of entrance scholarships to the University of Ottawa, including the Canadian universities’ scholarship for francophone schools. In June 2006, Marc-André published his second youth novel entitled Les catacombes de Karnak. In his spare time, Marc-André enjoys reading and writing, and would one day like to travel to the four corners of the earth. He is extremely proud to have been able to work in the Senate of Canada as a Page for the past two years and now to have the opportunity to serve as Chief Page.

Hannah Wyile, Nova Scotia
Deputy Chief Page

Jeff K. Ahonoukoun, Quebec

Jeff K. Ahonoukoun is from Gatineau, Quebec. He is currently in his fourth year of the International Studies and Modern Languages Program at the University of Ottawa. He dreams of becoming a diplomat. To achieve this, Jeff has engaged in various activities. In his last year of high school, he received the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec Award for his involvement in sports and community life and academic excellence. At university, he co-founded a Rights and Democracy delegation and the Société étudiante des débats français de l'université d'Ottawa (SEDFUO) [University of Ottawa French debate society], which he chaired in its first year. In the last two summers, he worked for the federal government at the Privy Council Office and Canadian Heritage. Jeff is passionate about jazz and Latin music, and likes to play basketball and squash in his free time.

Éric Beaudoin, Quebec

Born in St-Tite-des-Caps in the Charlevoix region, Éric spent his adolescence in Beauceville. He is the youngest child of Pierre Beaudoin and Martine Bourget and a brother to Pierre-Luc. He graduated from the St-François comprehensive school, where he received many honours. An ardent promoter of official languages, he took part in a six-month exchange program with a Franco-Manitoban family.

In 2002, Éric was selected to attend the prestigious Lester B. Pearson College, a United World College, which welcomes students from over 85 countries. He graduated with a bilingual International Baccalaureate diploma. His interest in volunteer work and cultural diversity led Éric to do humanitarian work for a year in the Northwest Territories, Quebec and Central America.

As a recipient of the 2005 Loran Award, Éric, who also chairs the Loran Scholars’ Association, has been developing his skills in his areas of interest such as languages, running, health, history and politics. In the summer of 2006 he went to Beijing, China, to learn Mandarin.

Mélanie Chartrand, Ontario

Mélanie Chartrand, a Franco-Ontarian from Orleans, is François and Suzanne’s daughter, Jean-Philippe’s sister and Gabrielle’s granddaughter. This year, she is in her final year of an honours degree in social sciences, with a major in political science and a minor in history, at the University of Ottawa. She graduated from Béatrice Desloges High School with many honours. She has received scholarships, including the Bourse de la francophonie and the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) Kildonan Education Award for excellence in academic performance and extracurricular activities.

Mélanie, a young woman with tremendous energy and a love of life, knows no bounds. Adventurous by nature, she travelled to Australia on a university exchange in 2008. In the fall of 2006, she rose to the challenge of working as an interpretive guide at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, where she was bitten by the travel bug. This experience allowed her to meet veterans and talk to visitors from around the world. She was honoured to represent Canada abroad. Mélanie’s interest in Canadian political history was sparked while working as a guide at the Parliament of Canada and Rideau Hall for several years. She is proud to return to Parliament Hill as a Senate Page.

Bronwyn Guiton, British Columbia

Bronwyn was born in beautiful British Columbia and calls North Vancouver home. After five years at Sutherland secondary school she was presented with several awards, including a Canadian Millennium Scholarship. Experiences such as the Rotary Club's Adventures in Citizenship, Capilano College's Global Stewardship Program, and the French program called Explore were Bronwyn's first steps towards becoming a Senate Page. These programs focused her longstanding interest in current affairs into tangible goals. In her spare time she enjoys reading escapist fiction, scrapbooking, scuba diving, baking, and socialising with friends old and new. This fall Bronwyn will be entering her fourth year at the University of Ottawa doing a Specialization in Political Science. Bronwyn is honoured to have been chosen to serve the Senate of Canada for a second year.

Maureen Hasinoff, Alberta

Maureen was born and raised in Edmonton and she is proud of being an Albertan. She is the daughter of Darlene and the sister of Megan and Sean. She graduated from M.E. LaZerte High School, were she was Captain of the Swim Team as well as an active member of the M.E. LaZerte Students Union.

Maureen is in her second year of Political Sciences at the University of Ottawa.  Being a page for two years in the Alberta Legislature sparked her interest to continue being a page on a national level.

Marie-Michelle Jobin, Ontario

Having grown up in a military family, Marie-Michelle has lived in many cities throughout Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. The eldest of three children, she graduated from É.S.C. Marie-Rivier in Kingston after being a member of Student Council for two consecutive years. Recipient of a Canadian Millennium Scholarship, Marie-Michelle has taken part in many youth conferences such as Forum for Young Canadians and the Future World Leaders’ Summit. Aside from her political interests, Marie-Michelle played on five of her school’s sports teams, loves to travel, has an interest in foreign languages, and plays both piano and guitar. As a volunteer, she spent one month in Uganda on a humanitarian mission and is now the Youth Ambassador of Buy-a-Net Malaria Prevention Group. In September, she will be begin her studies at the University of Ottawa in the fields of International Economics and Development, in hopes of achieving her dream of working for Doctors Without Borders. Marie-Michelle is honoured to have been selected to serve the Senate of Canada.   

Charlene Kwiatkowski, British Colombia

Charlene hails from Langley on the south coast of beautiful British Columbia. She is the middle child of parents Larry and Carolyn and sister to Leanne and Brendan. Charlene graduated from DW Poppy Secondary School as the valedictorian. During her high school years, Charlene was a member of the yearbook committee, Amnesty International, and a leader of a student Bible study. Her love for reading, writing and thinking has led her to pursue a Bachelor of Humanities degree at Carleton University, where she is currently in her third year. She is taking a double minor in French and English literature. Playing the piano, sewing, and scrapbooking are some of Charlene’s favourite activities, although surfing is quickly scaling the charts as well. Charlene is honoured and thrilled to serve Canada’s Senators along with 14 other youth from across the country.

Rebecca Liu, Newfoundland and Labrador

Rebecca was born in Ninxia, China and moved to Shanxi, China where she was proudly raised by her grandparents until the age of 2. She then moved to Edmonton, Alberta and finally to St. John's, NL where she has lived for the past fourteen years. Rebecca graduated with an International Baccalaureate and French immersion diploma from high school where she was actively involved in many committees and groups. She was also a participative member of her municipal, provincial and Chinese communities. She is a certified lifeguard, a past Community Advisor with the University of Ottawa's Rez-life team and was also a coordinator for the Summer Work Student Exchange Program. She is now entering her final year at the University of Ottawa's School of Management and aspires to work with immigration and other international affairs. She is honoured to be selected as a member of the Senate Page team.

Marc-André LeBlanc, New Brunswick

Marc-André, an only child, is from the small community of Haute Aboujagane in south-eastern New Brunswick. His parents, Rhéal and Zelma, made him aware early on of the importance of volunteering and community action. While in school, he served as a member and chair of various committees, and sat on the student councils of his elementary and high schools. A proud francophone, Marc-André was an active member of the Fédération des jeunes francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick. Through this organization, he had the opportunity to participate in a number of activities, including several youth parliaments across Canada. For more than two years, Marc-André hosted a weekly talk show on CJSE Radio-Beauséjour, a radio serving the francophone community of south-eastern New Brunswick. In the summer of 2007, he took part in a Rotary exchange trip and lived with a French family for over a month.

Jessica McLean, Ontario

Jessica McLean is a proud Franco Ontarian from a small town north of Sudbury and is the last of a family of six.  She is currently in her fourth year in International studies and Modern languages with a minor in French at the University of Ottawa.  She is presently studying Spanish and looks forward to learning Arabic and many other languages. 

Stressing the importance of community participation, she has volunteered her time to anti-tobacco activism, to the promotion of the francophone culture in Ontario and to many fundraisers benefiting cancer research, lupus and non-governmental organisations.  She has had the pleasure of participating in Forum for Young Canadians at the federal parliament and has had the honour of being elected student body president of her high school and representing Canada at Presidential Classroom in Washington. D.C. 

She has a passion for international politics, travelling and the arts.  Jessica aspires to work for developing countries and is humbled to be serving the senators of her country.

Yumi Rahman, British Colombia

Yumi Rahman was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. She graduated in June 2007 from York House School, where she was valedictorian, a member of student government, as well as founder and president of the Global Issues Club. It was through the fostering of the brilliant staff at this institution that Yumi discovered her passion for community service. She is proud to have been awarded the Sherry Taylor Spirit award twice for her contributions to the student body. Yumi is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts Honours with a major in Political Science and a minor in Muslim Studies at Carleton University, where she is active in the debate society. When she has a free moment, Yumi enjoys sailing, practicing the flute, and CBC3 Radio Podcasts. She would like to extend her love and thanks to her parents, Shelina Akther and Mohammed Masadur Rahman; her siblings, Onami and Toshio; the dedicated staff at York House School; and her friends, who never fail to make her laugh. She is over the moon with the opportunity to be serving the Senate of Canada.

Jonathan Williams, Nova Scotia

Jonathan grew up enjoying the beautiful Nova Scotian coast in Halifax and St. Margaret's Bay. After studying for a year in Orleans, France, with a scholarship from Nacel Canada, Jonathan graduated from Sir John A. Macdonald High School in 2006. From there, he jumped directly into a Canada World Youth program in southern Brazil and then the spectacular west coast of Newfoundland. Jonathan has a passion for languages and in currently working as an English teacher in Peru. He will be entering his second year of studies in the International Development and Globalization program at the University of Ottawa in the fall and eagerly looks forward to the exceptional opportunity to work as a Senate Page. Jonathan enjoys soccer, frisbee, listening to music and the casual company of good friends.

Jonathan Yantzi, Ontario

Born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, Jonathan attributes much of his success to the loving support of family and friends. Currently, he is in his first year of studies, working toward an Honours Political Science in French immersion degree at the University of Ottawa. Jonathan recently completed a term as Student Trustee for the Halton District School Board. A passionate believer in the difference that a group of empowered people can make, he contributed to a number of first-time initiatives; the Ontario Students’ Assembly on Electoral Reform, Burlington Central School’s Youth in Action, and Burlington’s International Youth Leadership Conference among them. Jonathan enjoys live theatre and music, and has played the roles of “Pippin” in Pippin and “Don Quixote” in Man of La Mancha in Central Company productions, while also sharing several solo vocal performances at school, church, and the wider community. Jonathan is proud of his accomplishments, and eager to give back to a country that has already given him so much. He is humbled to have been selected to the Page Program, and looks forward to an amazing year in the service of the Senate of Canada.