Ricky Fontaine

Ricky Fontaine, Adm. A., CAFM, ASC, C. Dir., is a corporate director and he runs his own consulting firm specializing in the management and analysis of government policies relating to Indigenous affairs and economic development.

Mr. Fontaine has extensive experience in governance of Indigenous and non-Indigenous companies and a background in economic development projects in a variety of industries, including the energy industry for over 30 years. He has held numerous executive positions with national, regional and local organizations, including General Manager of the local government of Uashat mak Mani-uteman and General Manager of the Corporation de développement économique montagnaise, an Indigenous financing corporation.

During these mandates, he worked on the strategic planning associated with government activities and the commercial operations of the community of Uashat mak Mani-utenam (ITUM), and was a key player in the implementation of the Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs) signed by Uashat in the mining and energy sectors.

Mr. Fontaine is also an active member of several boards of directors, including the First Peoples Innovation Centre (where he is also a member of the Finance committee) and Canada Post (where he is also a member of the Audit and ESG committees). He has participated in committees monitoring the implementation of IBAs between ITUM and ArcelorMittal, Iron Ore Quebec, Tata Steel Minerals Canada and Rio Tinto – IOC.

Mr. Fontaine also chaired the Board of Directors of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority, a Crown corporation, and was an ex-officio member of all its committees, in addition to sitting on the Board of Directors of the Régie du Bâtiment du Québec, including the Audit Committee, which he chaired on an interim basis.