Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, June 22, 2026 — In the presence of the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, Mr. Charles Milliard, and several local party activists, Ms. Agathe Owona was officially nominated as the QLP candidate for the Plaines riding.
An experienced social worker specializing in mental health, Agathe Owona is making the leap into provincial politics with the Quebec Liberal Party. An immigrant mother originally from Cameroon and a fully integrated Quebecer, she embodies a calm, thoughtful, and rigorous leadership style grounded in integrity, responsibility, and respect for human dignity. Reserved yet determined, she prioritizes listening, collaboration, and the pursuit of sustainable solutions—qualities essential to serving the public good. Driven by a deep sense of public service, she now hopes to put all her expertise to work for the citizens of Les Plaines.
Her international academic background—a master’s degree in the humanities and a master’s degree in international human rights law from Lyon, a master’s degree in sociology from Cameroon, and a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Montreal—gives her a solid understanding of public policy and governance mechanisms.
At the CIUSSS de l’Est-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, she supports people facing mental health challenges and handles complex situations that require sound judgment, composure, and leadership. Her experience at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has also enabled her to develop recognized expertise in legal analysis, the defense of fundamental rights, and the management of particularly sensitive situations.
A resident of Terrebonne, Ms. Owona serves on several boards of directors and is actively involved with the Réseau des femmes en Action, where she helps promote women’s leadership and celebrate diversity. Mental health and access to social services are at the heart of her political commitment, as are the defense of fundamental rights and good governance. Her background as an immigrant and her identity as a Black woman have fostered a particular sensitivity to issues of equity, but it is as a fully integrated Quebecer that she hopes to bring to the National Assembly a unifying, compassionate voice deeply rooted in the community, serving all citizens of Les Plaines.
“My journey has taught me that behind every case, there is a person, a family, a story. Whether working with people in psychological distress or refugees seeking protection, I have seen what attentive listening and diligence can accomplish. I want to bring this approach to the National Assembly: a calm and determined voice serving the citizens of Les Plaines. I am proud to join Charles Milliard.”
— Agathe Owona, PLQ candidate in Les Plaines
“Agathe Owona’s candidacy greatly enriches our party. As a social worker specializing in mental health, with an international academic background and experience at the United Nations, she embodies thoughtful, rigorous, and deeply compassionate leadership. Her community involvement in Terrebonne and her sensitivity to equity issues make her an exceptional candidate to represent Les Plaines. She is a candidate our party is very proud to welcome.”
- Charles Milliard, Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party
