The Aluminium Association of Canada strives to ensure that Canada’s primary aluminium industry is recognized as a world-class model of sustainable prosperity
Founded in 1990, the Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) brings together Canada’s three aluminium primary producers, Alcoa, Aluminerie Alouette and Rio Tinto. A non-profit organization, it represents the Canadian primary aluminium industry towards the population, public authorities, aluminium users, and key environmental and economic stakeholders.
Mission
Ensure the sustainability of Canadian responsibly produced primary aluminium and maintain its international leadership position.
Vision
By 2030, the Canadian aluminium industry will impose itself in end-use markets and with investors through the added value of its low-carbon responsibly produced aluminium.
Members
AAC members are world-class low-carbon responsibly-produced primary aluminium producers. They export to international markets, including the United States. Producers' operations are primarily located regionally.
Board of directors
The Aluminium Association of Canada is directed by a Board of Directors made up of representatives of member companies. Within a framework of sound governance, the Directors ensure the respect of the Association’s mission for the industry.
Sébastien Ross
Chairman of the AAC Board of Directors
Managing Director, Atlantic operations, Aluminium
Rio Tinto
Sébastien Ross joined the Rio Tinto Aluminium leadership team on October 9, 2018. He has accumulated over 25 years of varied experience in operations, including as a plant manager in the automotive sector and the vice-president of operations in the office furniture and transport equipment manufacturing sectors.
An industrial engineer by profession and graduate in engineering management, Sébastien was only 28 years old when he started his career in management. Throughout the years, he has held various positions that have enhanced his knowledge and developed his expertise in operations, marketing, product development and business unit management.
For many years, he worked for Bombardier Transportation’s Auto Body product group, where he was responsible for five manufacturing plants and three industrialisation sites with 4,500 employees in six different countries. After travelling all around the world for his career, from Rimouski to the United States and Germany, Sébastien returned to Quebec to join Rio Tinto Aluminium, Atlantic Operations.
Louis Langlois
Senior Vice President and Treasurer – Alcoa Corporation &
President Alcoa Canada
Louis Langlois joined Alcoa in 2012 as Tax Director for Canada. He was quickly given greater responsibilities before being appointed in 2016 as Director of Operations for the U.S. and Brazilian smelters, and was appointed Director of Global Strategic Planning in 2017. Since 2022, Louis is Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Alcoa Corporation.
Prior to joining Alcoa, Louis was a Tax Director at Bell Canada, where he was responsible for the company’s tax function, including tax responsibilities for mergers and acquisitions and special projects. He previously worked for consulting firms Deloitte and Arthur Andersen.
Louis obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a graduate diploma in financial accounting from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). He obtained his CPA designation in 2001.
Claude Gosselin
President and CEO
Aluminerie Alouette
Claude Gosselin is originally from the North Shore and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations in 1991. He began his career at Aluminerie Alouette as a compensation and benefits advisor, before being successively promoted to supervisor, operations superintendent, and director of personnel and training.
From 2005 to 2015, he held the positions of Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, and then Vice President of Operations and Maintenance. With his experience in production and administration, Mr. Gosselin has a thorough knowledge of management in the aluminum industry, where he has accumulated more than 25 years of experience.
From 2016 to 2020, he broadened his expertise by working as a senior manager in biomass, construction, and industrial maintenance in other regions of Quebec.
In 2021, he returned to Aluminerie Alouette as President and CEO. With this experience, Mr. Gosselin is recognized for his qualities as a unifying and visionary leader.
Team
The Aluminium Association of Canada relies on a team of industry-linked professionals who support and assist members in their development.
Jean Simard
President and CEO
Aluminium Association of Canada
As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) since 2009, Jean Simard is the industry’s official representative and spokesperson with governments, business associations and the media, as well as with international organizations linked to the industry.
Mr. Simard holds a degree in Civil Law from the University of Ottawa and is a member of the Barreau du Québec. He possesses extensive professional experience in public and government relations, mainly in sustainable development, energy and environmental affairs. Prior to joining the AAC, he was Vice-President Sustainable Development, Public and Governmental Affairs, at Gaz Métro, a Quebec-based energy company.
Mr. Simard represents the AAC at the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) and at the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). He is a member of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee of the Quebec Industrial Aluminium Cluster (AluQuébec), as well as a member of the Board (Treasurer) of the Conseil patronal de l’environnement du Québec (CPEQ). Co-founder and member of the Board and Steering committee of SWITCH, the Alliance for a greener economy, he is one of the Leaders of the Canadian Smart Prosperity initiative. He is a member of the Advisory Council of the newly created Canadian Institute for Climate Choices. He chairs the Board of Directors of the Quebec Music & Art Conservatories Foundation and is a member of the Board of Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal. He is also a member of the Ambassador Circle of Nature Conservancy Canada’s, Quebec Chapter.
Anik Dubuc, M. Env.
Vice-President, Sustainable Development
Aluminium Association of Canada
As Vice-President, Sustainable Development since 2013, Anik is the industry’s official representative on sustainability issues with governments, business associations, international organizations linked to the industry, as well as with environmental, health and safety organizations. She is also responsible for certain standing committees of the Association and ensures the implementation of the objectives set by the industry and good communication with stakeholders.
She served for eight years in various environmental management positions on production sites. She subsequently joined a corporate team managing environment, health and safety matters of international concern. She was also assigned for five years to the Major Project Team as the main Environmental Coordinator, participating in engineering the impact studies of new smelters, as well as spokesperson at BAPE public hearings.
Anik Dubuc holds a Masters in Environmental Management from the University of Sherbrooke and graduated from Laval University in Biology-Agronomy, Environmental specialization. She has over fifteen years experience in the industrial production of aluminum.
Carole Lacroix
Executive Assistant and Communications Coordinator
Aluminium Association of Canada
As Executive assistant and communications coordinator of the AAC since 2015, Carole’s main functions are to guide and support the administrative team, coordinate activities of the President and CEO, and work collaboratively with the Board of Directors. At the same time, she coordinates the design and production of AAC communication tools and activities.
Carole has a solid experience in management and communications thanks to a career that spans over 20 years in various communication agencies and public relations firms.
She holds a certificate in Public Relations from Université de Montréal and is fluent in French, English and Spanish.
Victor Legris, M. Env.
Economic Analyst and Sustainable Development Advisor<br />
Aluminium Association of Canada
Victor has served as an economic analyst and sustainability consultant since 2019. Victor’s responsibilities include analyzing Canada’s international aluminum trade and market conditions to provide resources on which to base AAFC’s representations. He also supports the Vice-President, Sustainable Development in her duties and ensures the efficient management of the data used by AAC.
Victor is a young professional just starting his career. Although he has only recently started his career, the disruptions the Canadian aluminum industry has had to navigate since his arrival have already provided him with a wealth of experience to solidify his analysis.
Victor holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of Sherbrooke and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics from the University of Quebec in Montreal.
Larissa Kabadiang, M. Env.
Advisor, Environment, Health and Safety
Association de l'aluminium du Canada
Larissa recently joined the AAFC team and holds the position of Environment, Health and Safety Advisor. Her main duties are to conduct follow-ups and analyses of technical files in environment and health and safety. She provides leadership and coordination of working groups with AAFC members and collaborates with various industry stakeholders to ensure the advancement of AAFC projects.
Larissa holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of Sherbrooke and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Quebec in Montreal. She has 4 years of experience in planning, environmental compliance audits and project management. She has worked as an environmental inspector for the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MELCC) for the past two years.