On June 19, 2013, he declared himself a candidate for the job of interim mayor of Montreal after the resignation of Michael Applebaum.[4] However, in the council session on June 25 to select the new interim mayor, DeSousa withdrew his candidacy before the vote, endorsing Harout Chitilian.[5]
Backgroundedit
Born in Pakistan to a Roman Catholic family, his family immigrated to Canada when he was a teenager.[6] Alan DeSousa has lived in Saint-Laurent for over 35 years. He is married to Florence Beaudet and has two sons, Martin and Victor.[7] DeSousa completed a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University in 1981. DeSousa also graduated from Vanier College in 1978 with a Commerce degree.
He has previously served as Vice-President, Corporate Finance, of BioChem Pharma, and has worked at Ernst & Young as an expert on corporate and international taxation.[7]
Prior to its merger with Montreal, DeSousa was a city councillor with the former city of Saint-Laurent since 1990. In November 2001, he became borough mayor of Saint-Laurent, a position that he has retained for five consecutive terms. He serves on Montreal's Executive Committee, with the responsibility of sustainable development.[7] In 2004, economic development was added to his responsibilities.[1]
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^"Applebaum new executive committee chair". CBC News, April 6, 2011.
^"Coalition crumbles as candidates emerge for Montreal mayor". The Gazette, June 20, 2013.
^"Laurent Blanchard new interim mayor of Montreal" 2013-10-04 at the Wayback Machine. The Gazette, June 25, 2013.
^. The Gazette. 2009-11-22. Archived from the original on 28 December 2009. Retrieved 22 November 2009.
^ abc"Alan DeSousa, FCA". Profile. Union Montreal. 2009. Archived from the original on 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
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Alan DeSousa, City of Montreal
January 01, 1970
alan, desousa, this, article, about, politician, artist, allan, desouza, born, 1959, city, councillor, from, montreal, quebec, canada, also, borough, mayor, saint, laurent, former, chairman, montreal, executive, committee, currently, vice, chairman, charge, su. This article is about the politician For the artist see Allan deSouza Alan DeSousa born 1959 1 is a city councillor from Montreal Quebec Canada 2 He is also the borough mayor of Saint Laurent and the former chairman of the Montreal Executive Committee He is currently vice chairman in charge of sustainable development the environment parks and green spaces Alan DeSousaAlan DeSousa October 2023Vice chair of the Montreal Executive CommitteeIncumbentAssumed office November 2009Borough mayor for Saint Laurent and Montreal City CouncillorIncumbentAssumed office January 1 2002Preceded byPosition createdPersonal detailsBorn1959 age 64 65 PakistanPolitical partyUnion Montreal 2001 2013 Ensemble Montreal 2013 SpouseFlorence BeaudetChildrenMartin VictorResidence s Montreal Quebec CanadaAlma materMcGill UniversityOccupationChartered Accountant He was a member of the Union Montreal majority municipal party until its dissolution in 2013 3 By profession he is a chartered accountant On June 19 2013 he declared himself a candidate for the job of interim mayor of Montreal after the resignation of Michael Applebaum 4 However in the council session on June 25 to select the new interim mayor DeSousa withdrew his candidacy before the vote endorsing Harout Chitilian 5 Background editBorn in Pakistan to a Roman Catholic family his family immigrated to Canada when he was a teenager 6 Alan DeSousa has lived in Saint Laurent for over 35 years He is married to Florence Beaudet and has two sons Martin and Victor 7 DeSousa completed a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University in 1981 DeSousa also graduated from Vanier College in 1978 with a Commerce degree By profession DeSousa is a chartered accountant In 1984 he was named to the Ordre des comptables agrees du Quebec and in 2005 was given the honorary title of Fellow 1 He has previously served as Vice President Corporate Finance of BioChem Pharma and has worked at Ernst amp Young as an expert on corporate and international taxation 7 Prior to its merger with Montreal DeSousa was a city councillor with the former city of Saint Laurent since 1990 In November 2001 he became borough mayor of Saint Laurent a position that he has retained for five consecutive terms He serves on Montreal s Executive Committee with the responsibility of sustainable development 7 In 2004 economic development was added to his responsibilities 1 References edit a b c Alan DeSousa FCA 1959 Borough of Saint Laurent Ville de Montreal Archived from the original on 10 December 2009 Retrieved 3 November 2009 Passing the political torch in St Laurent 5 July 2017 Applebaum new executive committee chair CBC News April 6 2011 Coalition crumbles as candidates emerge for Montreal mayor The Gazette June 20 2013 Laurent Blanchard new interim mayor of Montreal Archived 2013 10 04 at the Wayback Machine The Gazette June 25 2013 The 4 billion man The Gazette 2009 11 22 Archived from the original on 28 December 2009 Retrieved 22 November 2009 a b c Alan DeSousa FCA Profile Union Montreal 2009 Archived from the original on 2013 02 05 Retrieved 2009 11 03 External links editAlan DeSousa City of Montreal Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Alan DeSousa amp oldid 1182641720, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
