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Antoine Tayar has participated in various [[Civic engagement|civic]] and [[Professional association|professional organizations]] locally and internationally. Since 2021, he has served as a [[Municipal council|city councillor]] for the [[Mount Royal, Quebec|Town of Mount Royal]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Town Council {{!}} Town of Mount Royal |url=https://www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca/en/my-town/democratic-life/town-council |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca |language=en}}</ref>. In recognition of his [[community service]] and [[leadership]], Tayar was recently awarded the [[King Charles III Coronation Medal]] in [[Canada]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suburban |first=Joel Goldenberg The |date=2024-09-05 |title=Mount Royal riding residents receive King Charles III Coronation medal |url=https://www.thesuburban.com/news/city_news/mount-royal-riding-residents-receive-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal/article_41c33970-6677-11ef-b5b6-475c93749e4a.html |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=The Suburban Newspaper |language=en}}</ref>. From 2016 to 2021, he chaired the over-regulation committee of the [[:fr:Fédération_des_chambres_de_commerce_du_Québec|Fédération des Chambres de Commerce du Québec (FCCQ)]], focusing on regulatory issues affecting businesses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Town Council {{!}} Town of Mount Royal |url=https://www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca/en/my-town/democratic-life/town-council |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca |language=en}}</ref>
Antoine Tayar has participated in various [[Civic engagement|civic]] and [[Professional association|professional organizations]] locally and internationally. Since 2021, he has served as a [[Municipal council|city councillor]] for the [[Mount Royal, Quebec|Town of Mount Royal]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Town Council {{!}} Town of Mount Royal |url=https://www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca/en/my-town/democratic-life/town-council |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca |language=en}}</ref>. In recognition of his [[community service]] and [[leadership]], Tayar was recently awarded the [[King Charles III Coronation Medal]] in [[Canada]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suburban |first=Joel Goldenberg The |date=2024-09-05 |title=Mount Royal riding residents receive King Charles III Coronation medal |url=https://www.thesuburban.com/news/city_news/mount-royal-riding-residents-receive-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal/article_41c33970-6677-11ef-b5b6-475c93749e4a.html |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=The Suburban Newspaper |language=en}}</ref>. From 2016 to 2021, he chaired the over-regulation committee of the [[:fr:Fédération_des_chambres_de_commerce_du_Québec|Fédération des Chambres de Commerce du Québec (FCCQ)]], focusing on regulatory issues affecting businesses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Town Council {{!}} Town of Mount Royal |url=https://www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca/en/my-town/democratic-life/town-council |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca |language=en}}</ref>


Tayar is currently a board member of the [[Canada–Lebanon relations|Canadian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCICL)]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Town Council {{!}} Town of Mount Royal |url=https://www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca/en/my-town/democratic-life/town-council |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca |language=en}}</ref>. Until early 2021, he was a Director on the Board of the [[United States Chamber of Commerce|American Chamber of Commerce]] in Canada, having chaired the [[Quebec]] Chapter between 2017 and 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Town Council {{!}} Town of Mount Royal |url=https://www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca/en/my-town/democratic-life/town-council |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca |language=en}}</ref> He volunteered with the [https://www.breakfastclubcanada.org/ Breakfast Club of Canada] from 2017 to 2020 and serves as a [[churchwarden]] at the [[Saint Joseph's Oratory|Saint-Joseph-de-Mont-Royal parish]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suburban |first=Joel Goldenberg The |date=2024-09-05 |title=Mount Royal riding residents receive King Charles III Coronation medal |url=https://www.thesuburban.com/news/city_news/mount-royal-riding-residents-receive-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal/article_41c33970-6677-11ef-b5b6-475c93749e4a.html |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=The Suburban Newspaper |language=en}}</ref>. He is also a member of the [https://alumni.aub.edu.lb/s/1716/bp20/Interior.aspx?sid=1716&gid=2&pgid=554 Worldwide Alumni Association of AUB (WAAAUB)] Advisory Board. His work also includes projects like [https://outerpond.com/ Outerpond.com] and youth programs like [[INJAZ Al-Arab|INJAZ AL-ARAB]]'s '[https://www.twentyfoursevennews.com/2012/07/winners-of-the-ripples-of-happiness-revealed/ Ripples of Happiness],' which teaches social responsibility and [[Financial literacy|financial skills]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Coca-Cola Foundation and INJAZ Al- ARAB’s Ripples of Happiness Youth Empowerment Initiative |url=https://www.eyeofriyadh.com/news/details/the-coca-cola-foundation-and-injaz-al-arab-s-ripples-of-happiness-youth-empowerment-initiative |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=eyeofriyadh.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
Tayar is currently a board member of the [[Canada–Lebanon relations|Canadian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCICL)]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Town Council {{!}} Town of Mount Royal |url=https://www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca/en/my-town/democratic-life/town-council |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca |language=en}}</ref>. Until early 2021, he was a Director on the Board of the [[United States Chamber of Commerce|American Chamber of Commerce]] in Canada, having chaired the [[Quebec]] Chapter between 2017 and 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Town Council {{!}} Town of Mount Royal |url=https://www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca/en/my-town/democratic-life/town-council |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca |language=en}}</ref> He volunteered with the [https://www.breakfastclubcanada.org/ Breakfast Club of Canada] from 2017 to 2020 and serves as a [[churchwarden]] at the [[Saint Joseph's Oratory|Saint-Joseph-de-Mont-Royal parish]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suburban |first=Joel Goldenberg The |date=2024-09-05 |title=Mount Royal riding residents receive King Charles III Coronation medal |url=https://www.thesuburban.com/news/city_news/mount-royal-riding-residents-receive-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal/article_41c33970-6677-11ef-b5b6-475c93749e4a.html |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=The Suburban Newspaper |language=en}}</ref>. He is also a member of the [https://alumni.aub.edu.lb/s/1716/bp20/Interior.aspx?sid=1716&gid=2&pgid=554 Worldwide Alumni Association of AUB (WAAAUB)] Advisory Board<ref>{{Cite web |last=American University of Beirut |first=American University of Beirut |title=Members of the Advisory Board |url=https://alumni.aub.edu.lb/s/1716/bp20/Interior.aspx?sid=1716&gid=2&pgid=1728 |url-status=live}}</ref>. His work also includes projects like [https://outerpond.com/ Outerpond.com] and youth programs like [[INJAZ Al-Arab|INJAZ AL-ARAB]]'s '[https://www.twentyfoursevennews.com/2012/07/winners-of-the-ripples-of-happiness-revealed/ Ripples of Happiness],' which teaches social responsibility and [[Financial literacy|financial skills]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Coca-Cola Foundation and INJAZ Al- ARAB’s Ripples of Happiness Youth Empowerment Initiative |url=https://www.eyeofriyadh.com/news/details/the-coca-cola-foundation-and-injaz-al-arab-s-ripples-of-happiness-youth-empowerment-initiative |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=eyeofriyadh.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Revision as of 11:27, 4 October 2024


Antoine Tayar

Antoine Tayar is a Canadian public official[1] of Lebanese descent[2]. He won the municipal council position in the Town of Mount Royal, Quebec, in the 2021 municipal elections[3]. He is currently the acting mayor of the town[4]. In this role, Tayar oversees local governance, works on policy initiatives, and engages with community stakeholders[5]. His responsibilities include representing the interests of residents, participating in municipal decision-making, and collaborating with provincial authorities to address the town's needs.[6]

Early Life & Education

Antoine Tayar was born in Chyah, a suburb of Mount Lebanon, south of Beirut. The Lebanese Civil War impacted his early life, leading to multiple relocations before his family settled in Baabda. Following his father's death when he was 15, Tayar supported his mother and sisters while continuing his education through part-time jobs, including tutoring.

He graduated in 1985 with two baccalaureates: one in Experimental Sciences from the Lebanese curriculum and another in Philosophy from the French Baccalaureate. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration from the American University of Beirut and completed a Master of Arts in Political Science at St. Joseph University in Lebanon. Additionally, Tayar has earned various certificates in leadership, corporate communication, public relations, crisis management, and social media strategy.

Professional Career

Antoine Tayar began his career at the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies as a Public Relations Manager and Research Associate, where he worked on seminars and publications involving government officials and media.

In 1993, he joined Impact BBDO, became Regional Account Director, managed campaigns, and established a public relations department. He also worked on marketing initiatives such as J&B’s environmental campaigns.

Tayar joined The Coca-Cola Company in 2000, taking on roles in public affairs for the Near East and Middle East regions, where he was involved in sustainability programs, crisis communications, and government relations in 12 countries. In 2015, he relocated to Canada to oversee public affairs for Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.

In 2019, Tayar joined Juul Labs as Regional Government Affairs Director for Canada, focusing on vaping regulations and media communications in Quebec.

In 2022, he founded ATpublic, a consultancy offering public affairs services, corporate communications, and regulatory engagement.

Community Involvement

Antoine Tayar has participated in various civic and professional organizations locally and internationally. Since 2021, he has served as a city councillor for the Town of Mount Royal[7]. In recognition of his community service and leadership, Tayar was recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in Canada[8]. From 2016 to 2021, he chaired the over-regulation committee of the Fédération des Chambres de Commerce du Québec (FCCQ), focusing on regulatory issues affecting businesses.[9]

Tayar is currently a board member of the Canadian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCICL)[10]. Until early 2021, he was a Director on the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, having chaired the Quebec Chapter between 2017 and 2019.[11] He volunteered with the Breakfast Club of Canada from 2017 to 2020 and serves as a churchwarden at the Saint-Joseph-de-Mont-Royal parish[12]. He is also a member of the Worldwide Alumni Association of AUB (WAAAUB) Advisory Board[13]. His work also includes projects like Outerpond.com and youth programs like INJAZ AL-ARAB's 'Ripples of Happiness,' which teaches social responsibility and financial skills.[14]

  1. ^ "Town Council | Town of Mount Royal". www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  2. ^ "Alumni in the News: Antoine Tayar". American University of Beirut. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  3. ^ "ÉLECTION MUNICIPALE 2021". Station Mont-Royal (in French). Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  4. ^ "Designation of Councillor Antoine Tayar as Acting Mayor | Town of Mount Royal". www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  5. ^ "Town Council | Town of Mount Royal". www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  6. ^ "Town Council | Town of Mount Royal". www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  7. ^ "Town Council | Town of Mount Royal". www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  8. ^ Suburban, Joel Goldenberg The (2024-09-05). "Mount Royal riding residents receive King Charles III Coronation medal". The Suburban Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  9. ^ "Town Council | Town of Mount Royal". www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  10. ^ "Town Council | Town of Mount Royal". www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  11. ^ "Town Council | Town of Mount Royal". www.ville.mont-royal.qc.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  12. ^ Suburban, Joel Goldenberg The (2024-09-05). "Mount Royal riding residents receive King Charles III Coronation medal". The Suburban Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  13. ^ American University of Beirut, American University of Beirut. "Members of the Advisory Board".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "The Coca-Cola Foundation and INJAZ Al- ARAB's Ripples of Happiness Youth Empowerment Initiative". eyeofriyadh.com. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
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