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Michelle Julien

With a career in financial services spanning more than three decades, Michelle Julien has been helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals since 1994. Known for her client‑focused approach, she brings extensive experience, professionalism, and a deep commitment to serving diverse communities across Quebec. Born in Toronto to Québécois parents and raised in a family of seven children, she developed a strong appreciation for both of Canada’s official languages and cultures from an early age. Fully bilingual in English and French, she has always viewed the ability to live and work in both languages as a valuable asset that helps build understanding, connection, and opportunity. In 2011, she relocated to Quebec’s Eastern Townships, where she continues to live and work. Her children, who were raised in Toronto, are also fluent in both French and English, reflecting her family’s longstanding commitment to bilingualism. She is married to a lawyer who grew up in the Eastern Townships and whose heritage reflects the rich cultural diversity of Quebec, with Irish and French‑Canadian roots. Throughout her career and community involvement, she has been a passionate advocate for issues that strengthen quality of life for Quebec families. She has a particular interest in women’s health, especially the unique healthcare challenges and opportunities that arise during the second half of life. She believes Quebec’s greatest strength lies in its people and their shared aspirations for affordability, economic stability, environmental stewardship, quality healthcare, and excellent educational opportunities. Her professional experience, combined with her deep ties to both English‑ and French‑speaking communities, has given her a unique perspective on the importance of collaboration, inclusion, and practical solutions that benefit all Quebecers. Michelle’s commitment to community life in the Eastern Townships has been a defining part of her personal and professional journey. For eight years, she served as president and secretary of Soccer Sutton, helping strengthen youth sports programming in the region. She also spent seven years on the board of directors of Parc Sutton (PENS), contributing to the protection and stewardship of one of the area’s most cherished natural environments. She played a role in the founding of d’Arts et de rêves Sutton and the École d’arts Sutton, two organizations that enrich the cultural and artistic life of the community. In 2022, she and her family hosted a Ukrainian family displaced by war and assisted other Ukrainian refugees in settling in the region. Her husband’s family, long rooted in Frelighsburg, was actively involved in the fight to protect Mount Pinacle from development and helped establish one of Quebec’s first land trusts—an example of the environmental leadership that continues to inspire her. Michelle’s son, Theo, has also contributed to community life as head counsellor at the local day camp for several years, working closely with local children and families. For more than 14 years, Michelle has provided financial advice to individuals and families—often at no cost—reflecting her belief that financial literacy and stability are essential pillars of community well‑being. Today, she continues to dedicate her time and expertise to helping others, guided by a commitment to service, integrity, and building a stronger future for the communities she serves.