Louise Paquette

Louise Paquette Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Louise Paquette spent 10 years working in the corporate world in Toronto after graduating from Laurentian University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Languages. She returned to her hometown to join the healthcare team at Health Sciences North before accepting a position with the provincial government as Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Administrative Officer. She went on to become the Executive Director of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and was named Woman of the Decade for her leadership and the difference she made in northern communities. As CEO of the Northeast Local Health Integration Network for 7 years, Louise distinguished herself by working closely with health care providers, particularly the Northern CMHA organizations and other providers of mental health and addiction services. Appointed by the Minister of Health to his Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Table, Louise then set up an inter-ministry and provider table to bring together all the partners and identify opportunities in the mental health and addictions portfolio.