Mayor’s Office

Paulette Thériault is serving her fourth term as City Councillor for Ward 1 and is currently the Deputy Mayor. She brings a background in and passion for the development of arts, culture and heritage in the city.

In 1999, Paulette founded the Northrop Frye International Literary Festival, and also served as its founding director. In 2005, the Festival was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Dialogue Award.

In serving as the Director of the Aberdeen Cultural Centre, Paulette oversaw the strategic plan to establish and refurbish the heritage property that now houses the Centre. She also spearheaded the Art Park Project for the 1999 Sommet de la Francophonie, which resulted in the creation of the park adjacent to the Aberdeen Cultural Centre.

Paulette has championed important issues including the City’s cultural plans as well as the implementation of Moncton’s first Arts, Culture and Heritage Board. She has also served on numerous boards and committees and was appointed deputy mayor in 2010 and in 2013. She is a current member of the National Trust for Canada’s Board of Governors.

Councillor Thériault is a recipient of the Capitol Theatre’s Proscenium Award, the NB Excellence Award in the arts, the Canada Council for the Arts Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal and the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from the Government of France.

Councillor Theriault has attended many institutions and training programs in various fields of arts Management some of which include The Banff Center of Arts Management, l'Université du Québec et Paris VIII.

She worked with Canada World Youth, the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the status of Women and Status of Women Canada.

Paulette is the proud mother of Renée and Joffre and grandmother to Camille, Justin and Dominic. She is also the life companion of Honoré Bourque. When she is not working for her constituents, she enjoys spending time with her family, painting, photography and gourmet cooking.

Advisory Board and Committee Appointments

• Heritage Conservation Board
• Internal Audit Committee
• Moncton Cultural Board