Stéphane Lafaut

Director at Societe Des Traversiers Du Quebec

Mr. Lafaut was appointed President and CEO of the STQ on June 12, 2019, after having fulfilled this role ad interim for more than four months. He began his career in the Canadian Armed Forces, where he served for 33 years. During these years, he successively occupied several operational and administrative positions and reached the rank of brigadier-general. In July 2016, he was appointed Associate Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Transport, where he managed territorial operations and coordinated civil security for the entire ministry.

Mr. Lafaut is an Officer of the Order of Military Merit and also received the Meritorious Service Cross for his service in Afghanistan. He holds a certificate in administration, a bachelor's degree in political science, a master's degree in defense studies, and a master's degree in security and defense management and policy.

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  • Director

    Current role