Jane Cowell-Poitras | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Montreal Acting | |
| In office November 5, 2012 – November 16, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Gérald Tremblay |
| Succeeded by | Michael Applebaum |
| In office June 18, 2013 – June 25, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Applebaum |
| Succeeded by | Laurent Blanchard |
| Montreal City Councilor for Lachine | |
| In office 2001–2013 | |
| Preceded by | position created |
| Succeeded by | Jean-François Cloutier |
| Lachine City Councilor | |
| In office 1988–2001 | |
| Succeeded by | position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 70–71) London, England |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Union Montreal (2001–2013) |
| Residence(s) | Montreal, Quebec |
Jane Cowell-Poitras (born 1953) is a Canadian politician. She was an elected member of Montreal City Council from 2001 until 2013 and had served as councillor of Lachine from 1988 until its amalgamation with Montreal in 2001.[1] Her portfolio included social and community development, family policy, status of women, housing, urban Indigenous people and senior citizens. She worked closely on both the City of Montreal's Family Policy and Senior Citizens' Policy (MADA).
As deputy mayor, she served as acting mayor of the city from November 5 to November 16, 2012, following the resignation of Gérald Tremblay, and again from June 18 to June 25, 2013, following the resignation of Michael Applebaum.