Mathieu Fleury
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Mathieu Fleury is the Ottawa city councillor
of Rideau-Vanier Ward
. He won the ward in the Ottawa municipal election, 2010
, defeating the incumbent Georges Bédard
in a narrow contest.
Fleury was born in Ottawa
, and raised in the Sandy Hill
and Lowertown
neighbourhoods. He attended Francojeunesse School in Ottawa. He also has a Masters in Human Kinetics with a concentration in Sports Management and a Honours Bachelor of Science
with specialization in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa
.http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/Survey+Mathieu+Fleury+Rideau+Vanier/3597705/story.html
Fleury has a diverse background in sport, having interned for the Minister of State (Sport)
, volunteered at the 2010 Olympics for the Canadian Olympic Committee
, served as equipment manager for the Canadian women's baseball team
at the 2008 Women's Baseball World Cup
and has served for ten years as a lifeguard supervisor for the city.http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Mathieu+Fleury/3306281/story.html He has also volunteered for various other sport organizations.
Ottawa City Council
The Ottawa City Council is the governing body of the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is composed of 23 city councillors and the mayor. The mayor is elected at large, while each of the councillors represent wards throughout the city. Council members are elected to four year terms with the...
of Rideau-Vanier Ward
Rideau-Vanier Ward
Rideau-Vanier Ward is a ward in the city of Ottawa, Canada, designated as Ward 12 and represented on Ottawa City Council. It was originally created in 1994 as a Ward on Regional Council....
. He won the ward in the Ottawa municipal election, 2010
Ottawa municipal election, 2010
The Ottawa municipal election was contested on October 25, 2010 to elect the mayor of Ottawa, Ottawa City Council and the Ottawa-Carleton Public and Catholic School Boards...
, defeating the incumbent Georges Bédard
Georges Bédard
Georges Bédard is a former member of Ottawa City Council representing the ward of Rideau-Vanier. This ward covers Lower Town, Sandy Hill, and Vanier. Born and raised in the area Bédard currently lives in Sandy Hill he attended Carleton University where he obtained a degree in political science...
in a narrow contest.
Fleury was born in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, and raised in the Sandy Hill
Sandy Hill
Sandy Hill is a bilingual neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario located just east of downtown. The neighbourhood is bordered on the west by the Rideau Canal and on the east by the Rideau River. To the north it stretches to Rideau Street and the Byward Market area while to the south it is bordered by...
and Lowertown
Lowertown
Lowertown may be:*an alternative spelling of Lower Town, Ottawa, Canada*Lowertown, Cornwall, UK*Lowertown, Devon, England*Lowertown, Orkney, Scotland...
neighbourhoods. He attended Francojeunesse School in Ottawa. He also has a Masters in Human Kinetics with a concentration in Sports Management and a Honours Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
with specialization in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual, research-intensive, non-denominational, international university in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of the oldest universities in Canada. It was originally established as the College of Bytown in 1848 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate...
.http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/Survey+Mathieu+Fleury+Rideau+Vanier/3597705/story.html
Fleury has a diverse background in sport, having interned for the Minister of State (Sport)
Minister of State (Sport)
Minister of State is the person responsible for Sport Canada, who reports to the Minister of Canadian Heritage.List of Ministers:* Hon. Gary Lunn* Hon. Bal Gosal...
, volunteered at the 2010 Olympics for the Canadian Olympic Committee
Canadian Olympic Committee
The Canadian Olympic Committee - COC is the private, non-profit organization representing Canadian athletes in the International Olympic Committee and the Pan American Games. It was formally recognized by the IOC in 1907. The COC also represents the selection of Canadian cities in their bid for...
, served as equipment manager for the Canadian women's baseball team
Canada women's national baseball team
The Canada women's national baseball team is a national team of Canada and is controlled by the Canadian Federation of Amateur Baseball. It represents the nation in women's international competition. The team is a member of the COPABE....
at the 2008 Women's Baseball World Cup
2008 Women's Baseball World Cup
The 2008 IBAF Women's Baseball World Cup was held in Botchan Stadium at Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan and won by Japan.-Final results:-Results:---------------------All-Star team:-External links:*...
and has served for ten years as a lifeguard supervisor for the city.http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Mathieu+Fleury/3306281/story.html He has also volunteered for various other sport organizations.