Office Staff
Cheryl Soullière, MSc., BSc. (Hons), BA., DipSustainability
Parliamentary Research Assistant since 2023
Cheryl Soullière grew up in Northern Ontario. She attended the University of Guelph earning an Honours Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics with a minor in Microbiology. After working as a Quality Assurance Technician, Laboratory Technician, and Research Technician Cheryl earned her Master of Science in Biology from the University of Waterloo. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, a Diploma in French Language II, and a Diploma in Sustainability, also from the University of Waterloo.
Cheryl has been involved in her community for more than 30 years as a member of Girl Guides of Canada. As an accomplished scientist with a keen interest in human societies, language, culture, environment and health, and climate change she has developed distinctive research expertise. She is passionate about sustainability, protecting the environment, food security, and equity. Cheryl’s interdisciplinary background brings a unique perspective and unparalleled skill to her work which focuses on research and analysis for committee work and communications including Op-Eds and Senate speeches and statements.
Alexandra Toutant
Special Assistant since 2024
Alexandra Toutant is a lawyer who is passionate about environmental law. She recently completed her LL.M. in Environmental Law and Global Sustainability at the University of Ottawa, having earned her LL.L. and J.D. from that same university. She focuses on issues relating to sustainable finance, environmental law and equality law.
Prior to working at the Senate, Alexandra clerked at the Federal Court of Canada and worked at a global law firm. She has volunteered for several legal clinics, including an environmental law clinic and a clinic for people with disabilities. She is bilingual in French and English.