Alain Riel
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Alain Riel is a Quebec
municipal politician
in Gatineau
, Canada
. He is the councillor of the Deschênes District
in the Aylmer sector.
Riel studied at the University of Ottawa
and obtained a bachelor's degree
in history
and geography
and a master's degree
in physical geography.
After being a teacher
and president of an animal shelter
called the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
in Aylmer, Riel entered politics by running for the councillor position in a municipal by-election in 2002. Although he lost, he was again a candidate in the 2005 municipal election
against Alain Roy and Jerry Alarie and was elected in replacement of Richard Jennings who did not seek a re-election. Riel was named in the Environmental Committee by mayor Marc Bureau shortly after as Riel cited environment
as one of his top priorities for his first term.
In 2006, Riel was criticized by local residents including former councillor candidate Jerry Alarie on a planned joint project by the city of Gatineau and a non-profit organization on the implementation of a new composting plant on Cook Road in the sector's rural north end. The planned location was formally home to a landfill
site under the former city of Aylmer
which was shut down. Residents told a two different meeting that they were not informed of this proposal and were opposed to it due to health concerns. Tensions rose a City Council Public Meeting, when Riel received threats from some residents. Mayor Marc Bureau later added that the city will consider other options but that the Cook Road location was the best option.
In February 2007, it was reported that Riel planned to create a new foundation that would protect green spaces such as the Boucher Forest in the Aylmer sector including plans of acquiring space that are propriety of private firms.
On December 9, 2007, Riel criticized the Société de Transport de l'Outaouais
transit company for omitting a rapid-transit corridor along the Boulevard des Allumettières corridor towards Aylmer as part of the Rapibus
project slated for completion by 2010 connecting downtown Gatineau to the eastern sections of the city. He also did not ruled out the introduction of a former proposed transit corridor called Via-Bus that was intended to run along a former defunct railway corridor south of Chemin d'Aylmer to downtown Hull but was abandoned due to fierce opposition by residents of Val-Tétrault in the Hull sector.
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
municipal politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Gatineau
Gatineau
Gatineau is a city in western Quebec, Canada. It is the fourth largest city in the province. It is located on the northern banks of the Ottawa River, immediately across from Ottawa, Ontario, and together they form Canada's National Capital Region. Ottawa and Gatineau comprise a single Census...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He is the councillor of the Deschênes District
Deschênes District
The Deschênes District is a municipal district in the city of Gatineau, Quebec. It is represented on Gatineau City Council by Alain Riel.The district is located in the Aylmer sector of the city. It is one of three districts in the sector...
in the Aylmer sector.
Riel studied at 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...
and obtained a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
and geography
Geography
Geography is the science that studies the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. A literal translation would be "to describe or write about the Earth". The first person to use the word "geography" was Eratosthenes...
and a master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in physical geography.
After being a teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
and president of an animal shelter
Animal shelter
An animal shelter is a facility that houses homeless, lost, or abandoned animals; primarily a large variety of dogs and cats.Parrots, for example, are the third most common pet owned by people...
called the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a non-profit animal welfare organization originally founded in England in 1824 to pass laws protecting carriage horses from abuse. SPCA groups are now found in many nations, where they campaign for animal welfare, assist in cruelty to animals...
in Aylmer, Riel entered politics by running for the councillor position in a municipal by-election in 2002. Although he lost, he was again a candidate in the 2005 municipal election
Quebec municipal elections, 2005
The Canadian province of Quebec held municipal elections in its municipalities on November 6, 2005.The municipalities in Quebec for the 2005 election were different than the previous 2001 election, as many municipalities have voted to de-amalgamate....
against Alain Roy and Jerry Alarie and was elected in replacement of Richard Jennings who did not seek a re-election. Riel was named in the Environmental Committee by mayor Marc Bureau shortly after as Riel cited environment
Environmentalism
Environmentalism is a broad philosophy, ideology and social movement regarding concerns for environmental conservation and improvement of the health of the environment, particularly as the measure for this health seeks to incorporate the concerns of non-human elements...
as one of his top priorities for his first term.
In 2006, Riel was criticized by local residents including former councillor candidate Jerry Alarie on a planned joint project by the city of Gatineau and a non-profit organization on the implementation of a new composting plant on Cook Road in the sector's rural north end. The planned location was formally home to a landfill
Landfill
A landfill site , is a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial and is the oldest form of waste treatment...
site under the former city of Aylmer
Aylmer, Quebec
Aylmer is a former city in Quebec, Canada. It became a sector of the City of Gatineau on January 1, 2002. Located on the Ottawa River and Route 148 it is a part of the National Capital Region. The population in 2006 was 41 882 — approx. 16% of Gatineau...
which was shut down. Residents told a two different meeting that they were not informed of this proposal and were opposed to it due to health concerns. Tensions rose a City Council Public Meeting, when Riel received threats from some residents. Mayor Marc Bureau later added that the city will consider other options but that the Cook Road location was the best option.
In February 2007, it was reported that Riel planned to create a new foundation that would protect green spaces such as the Boucher Forest in the Aylmer sector including plans of acquiring space that are propriety of private firms.
On December 9, 2007, Riel criticized the Société de Transport de l'Outaouais
Société de transport de l'Outaouais
Société de transport de l'Outaouais is the transit service of the Outaouais region of Quebec. It operates public transit routes in Gatineau, Quebec, including the Hull, Aylmer, Gatineau, Buckingham and Masson-Angers sectors, plus limited service to suburban communities such as Chelsea and...
transit company for omitting a rapid-transit corridor along the Boulevard des Allumettières corridor towards Aylmer as part of the Rapibus
Rapibus
The Rapibus is a planned and approved bus-only roadway for the Société de Transport de l'Outaouais in the city of Gatineau, Quebec. The project aims to speed up the service for commuters in growing sub-divisions in the northern and eastern areas of the city by alleviating the congestion on key...
project slated for completion by 2010 connecting downtown Gatineau to the eastern sections of the city. He also did not ruled out the introduction of a former proposed transit corridor called Via-Bus that was intended to run along a former defunct railway corridor south of Chemin d'Aylmer to downtown Hull but was abandoned due to fierce opposition by residents of Val-Tétrault in the Hull sector.