Magalie Laliberté
Consultant
I’ve always been fascinated by public debate and politics, therefore my choice of career naturally led me to a field of study that would give me greater insight into society’s inner workings and decision-making levers.
After studying in political science and public relations at Université de Montréal, I completed an internship at the Forum d’Intégration Nord-américain and took part in a European Parliament simulation in Brussels. These rewarding internships were my gateway to a unique experience on the international scene when I was chosen to work as an observer during Peru’s 2006 presidential elections.
After that, the Consulate of Mali in Montreal invited me to set up an organization devoted to forging ties between business communities in Quebec and Mali. This was an exciting new challenge for me that piqued my interest in foreign cultures. One of the wonderful discoveries I made during this time was the primitive art of West Africa that I immediately fell in love with and began collecting over the course of my visits there. My work with this organization also helped me develop an aptitude for diplomacy-a quality that serves me very well in my daily life!
But my roots are here in Quebec, and it is here that I really wanted to get involved and make a difference in my community. And that’s how I ended up in politics! I’ve never been afraid of a good challenge, and in March 2007 I agreed to join the first 2.0 campaign for the Quebec Liberal Party, back when social media was still in its infancy. Fuelled by this adventure, I decided to remain in the thick of Quebec politics as a political advisor for the minister of labor.
I also had the opportunity to take part in public debate outside the world of politics with two of Quebec’s leading business representative organizations-Conseil du patronat du Québec and the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. My time with these two organizations helped enhance my understanding of the economic and social issues facing our society, and it also gave me greater insight into public affairs and government relations.
But of course, there’s more to life than politics! I’m also passionate about fashion, design, and dance. I’m never short of challenges, and the next one on my list is to complete the Montreal half-marathon in September.
And you? What are your challenges?


