The Beat Spring 2020 Volume 5, Issue1

The Interview:
Marie-France
Lalonde
What do you love most about the Heart of Orléans?
First and foremost, I love the history of the Heart of
Orléans. This part of our community represents the
foundation of our Francophone roots. I also like that
it is a place of gathering with festivities enabling our
community to celebrate our district.
What makes the Heart of Orléans the perfect spot to
locate a business?
With the LRT coming to our community, businesses
will continue to thrive and further expand. We also
have a plan to revitalize St-Joseph Boulevard and
renew the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to
assist with future investments.
Name a new business you would like to see in the
Heart of Orléans.
- Restaurant (boutique style)
- Café (local entrepreneur)
- Clothing (local designer)
Who (living or departed) do you admire most
and why?
Jean Chrétien – person with integrity, frank and
strong believer in this great country. Very capable and
competent
My parents – giving me the possibilities and
believing in me
Steve Jobs – because of a belief that we mutually
share: “It does not make sense to hire smart people
and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they
can tell us what to do.”
What’s the most interesting thing about you that we
wouldn’t learn from this interview alone?
I would like to learn how to fly a plane
What’s your secret talent?
I can do a one-handed cartwheel.