Paul Berube

Lawyer, educator, inclusive leadership specialist, speaker, professional trainer, and corporate manager.

Mr. Bérubé holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Université Laval (Québec City). He is a member of the Quebec Bar and an Honorary member of the Port-au-Prince Bar (Haiti). He has received awards in 2019 from two universities in India (Lucknow and Prayagraj) for his contribution to protecting the rights of people with disabilities in that country. As a wheelchair user for many years, he has served as a consultant for the United Nations Human Rights Commission. He is a current member of the International Senior Lawyers Project (New York, NY).

As President of the Board of Directors of Independent Living Canada from 1999 to 2010, Mr Bérubé is an international speaker on protecting the rights of people with disabilities, accessibility standards, and inclusive leadership. He has delivered numerous speeches in Japan, South Korea, France, Haiti, Kenya, South Africa, India, El Salvador, Argentina, Sri Lanka, West Africa, Central Africa, and East Africa and has also been a guest speaker in all the provinces and territories of Canada.

In 2019, the Governor of the Council of Canada appointed him the first-ever President of the Board of Directors of Accessibility Standards Canada. Currently serving as Vice President of the Canadian Soccer Association, he continues to provide training and deliver speeches on good governance and inclusive leadership.

His unique experience as a lawyer and international perspective have taught him how to manage difficult situations when living with a difference. Additionally, his experience as a corporate manager working with diverse groups has given him a deep understanding of the other side of the coin. He consistently ensures that everyone’s contribution is recognized.

Please note that HIS TRAINING IS NOT THEORETICAL. It is grounded in 40 years of lived experience in the community, making him the best person to offer training on Inclusive leadership.