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Valérie Paquin, 2025-2026 Chair, The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)SUPPLIED

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is pleased to announce the election of Valérie Paquin of Blainville, Quebec, as 2025-2026 Chair of its Board of Directors.

Paquin is a REALTOR® and co-owner of the Via Capitale Partenaires. A second-generation REALTOR®, she followed in her fatherʼs footsteps and spent the past 20 years helping shape the real estate industry. A recognized leader, she has served as a volunteer on Greater Montreal Real Estate Board committees (now the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers) and chaired numerous CREA committees. Sheʼs also committed to volunteerism within and outside the industry.

CREA works on behalf of more than 160,000 REALTORS® who contribute to the economic and social well-being of communities across Canada. Together they advocate for homeowners, buyers, and sellers.

Learn more at CREA.ca.

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