The Cabinet Team
The team at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Québec plays an essential role in the smooth running of the Institution's activities and commitments.
Dedicated and professional, the team works to support the Lieutenant Governor in carrying out her constitutional, ceremonial, and community responsibilities.
Christophe Navel
Chief of Staff
Christophe has built a career guided by the conviction that public action can transform society.
Holding a doctorate in educational sciences and a background in management, he first led entrepreneurial and community projects before moving into philanthropy and then politics.
As a strategic advisor to several ministers, he contributed to major files in health, Indigenous affairs, and higher education.
Since 2024, he has served as Chief of Staff to the Lieutenant Governor of Québec.
Richard Amnotte
Chief of Protocol and Events Manager
Originally from Montréal, Richard spent 40 years in the fire safety sector, having begun as a volunteer firefighter in the city of Rosemère in 1985.
Retired since 2025, he held several senior positions throughout his career, including Deputy Director and Director of the Québec City Fire Protection Service, and Deputy Director of the Lévis Fire Safety Service. He has served as aide-de-camp since 2012.
Since 2026, he has served as Chief of Protocol and Events Manager at the Cabinet of the Lieutenant Governor of Québec.
Ian Préfontaine
Communications and Media Relations Manager
Solid field experience, a well-honed strategic instinct, and a constant drive to amplify the impact of organizations — these are the qualities Ian brings to every mandate.
After more than twenty years in event, experiential, and digital marketing, he has supported SMEs, non-profit organizations, and First Nations communities in their communications and web strategies, including at the École des dirigeants des Premières Nations at HEC Montréal and as a board member of a community council responsible for managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since 2024, he has led communications and media relations at the Cabinet of the Lieutenant Governor of Québec.
Sonia Côté
Honours and Finance Manager
Originally from Sainte-Rose (Laval), Sonia brings more than thirty years of volunteer engagement, notably within the cadet program, where she held command positions and founded an English-language squadron.
Trained in management and production planning at HEC Montréal, she has worked across various sectors, including aeronautics. A professional photographer, she combines an artistic eye with a keen attention to detail.
Since September 2024, she has served as Honours and Finance Manager at the Cabinet of the Lieutenant Governor of Québec.
Lisa Côté
Executive Assistant
Lisa is a dedicated professional recognized for her rigour, organizational skills, and efficiency. A graduate of Université Laval in education, management, and industrial relations, she confidently coordinates large-scale projects and handles complex files with sound judgment.
Since 2023, she has put her expertise to work within political institutions, most notably the National Assembly.
Since 2026, she has served as Executive Assistant at the Cabinet of the Lieutenant Governor, where she consistently contributes to the smooth running of operations and the strategic support of the Cabinet's priorities.
Benoît Roberge
Administrative and Accounting Assistant
Benoît brings more than thirty years of experience in the field of education to the Cabinet of the Lieutenant Governor of Québec. He began his career as a guidance counsellor, teacher, and Director of Educational Services at Collège mariste de Québec, where he supported student success and led several innovative educational projects.
In parallel, he collaborated with Université Laval in the training of future guidance counsellors, contributing to the development of the next generation of professionals.
Today, he serves as Administrative Assistant, a role in which he is distinguished by his rigour, his sense of the common good, and his commitment to the institution's mission.
Honorary Aides-de-Camp
Honorary Aides-de-Camp and Their Contribution
The women and men who voluntarily accompany the Lieutenant Governor in the performance of her official duties hold the title of "honorary aide-de-camp." This tradition, well established since Confederation, also exists with the Governor General, the lieutenant governors of other provinces, and the territorial commissioners.
Present at official events, they also participate in the preparations by providing essential support to the organizers who welcome the Lieutenant Governor.
Aides-de-camp are officers drawn from the Canadian Armed Forces, police services, fire protection services, and ambulance services, as well as from the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and various civilian organizations.