Wilfred Roussel

About Wilfred Roussel

Wilfred Roussel is a distinguished professional with a diverse and impactful career. He served as a substitute teacher for the District scolaire francophone Nord-Est from 2020 to 2024 and was a Member of the New Brunswick Government from 2014 to 2018. In 2018, he became Minister of Agriculture, Mines, and Rural Affairs for New Brunswick. His dedication to local development was evident during his tenure as Mayor of Le Goulet and President of CSRPA from 2012 to 2014. He also owned Verger-cidrerie Girard-Roussel in Rougemont, QC, and served as General Director and Publisher at Médias Transcontinental. His career includes management, real estate roles, and he was General Director of the first World Acadian Congress. Starting as a journalist and editor at Les Éditions du Nord in Caraquet, Wilfred holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the Université de Moncton and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from ENAP. He was the President of the Club Quad de la Côte acadienne and the founding President of the Corporation citoyens Le Goulet. His ongoing commitment to enhancing local life and fostering regional development reflects his deep dedication to his community.