Concerned with the importance of guiding the firm to the highest degree of professionalism and thoroughness in its practice, Leclerc Forensic Accountants has created an advisory board whose objective is to assist the partners in the development of the firm.

Such a board is unique in Canada for forensic accounting firms.

Composed of five outside members all active in the Canadian business community, the advisory board's main purpose is to serve as a sounding board for the partners in the determination of the future objectives of the firm. The members of this board possess a vast experience in their respective fields, each being recognized as a successful business leader either in his/her respective profession, industry or organization in Canada.

Jocelyn Proteau : From 1989 to 2001, Mr. Proteau was President of the Fédération des Caisses Populaires de Montréal et de l'Ouest du Québec. As such, he sat on numerous boards of directors, including Société Financière Desjardins-Laurentienne, Place Desjardins Inc. and Fondation Desjardins. He is also a member of the board of the Institut Nazareth & Louis-Braille as well as of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Mr. Proteau is Chairman of the Board of Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada where he is Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee. Mr. Proteau is President of the Advisory Board of Leclerc Forensic Accountants.

Gérald A. Lacoste : Mr. Lacoste is a lawyer. From 1976 until 1981, he was President of the Quebec Securities and Exchange Commission. Afterwards, he became a partner with the law firm Fasken Martineau. From 1994 until 2000, Mr. Lacoste was President of the Montreal Exchange. Mr. Lacoste also sits on the boards of several public and charitable organizations. Mr. Lacoste is Vice-President of the Advisory Board of Leclerc Forensic Accountants.

Michel J. Carter : Mr. Carter is President and Chief Executive Officer of TQS Inc. and of Cogeco Radio-Television Inc. Prior to his appointment, he held the position of Vice-President Finance of Cogeco Inc. and Vice-President and General Manager of Cogeco Radio-Television Inc. Mr. Carter is also involved in several charitable organizations.

Suzanne Blanchet : Mrs. Blanchet is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cascades Tissue Group for which she has been working since 1979. Mrs. Blanchet is also a board member of La Fondation du Centre Hospitalier Anna-Laberge as well as the Food & Consumer Products of Canada. She has also been a member of the Montreal Board of Trade.

René Charbonneau : Mr. Charbonneau has over 37 years of experience with the RCPM, specifically in the area of organized crime where he specialized in drug enforcement and money laundering. At the end of his career with the RCMP, Mr. Charbonneau held the title of Deputy Commissioner. His assignments have led him to work with the largest police forces in the world.