February 6, 2026

From left: Andrew Guindon, Vice-Chair; Jacques Massie, Chair; and Alison McDonald, General Manager / Secretary-Treasurer.

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority's (RRCA) Board of Directors elected North Glengarry Councillor at Large Jacques Massie as its new Chair during the conservation authority’s annual meeting on February 5, 2026. South Stormont Deputy Mayor Andrew Guindon was elected as Vice-Chair. Both were acclaimed to the one-year-term positions.

Massie takes over from South Stormont’s Mayor, Bryan McGillis, who served as RRCA Chair from 2020–2021 and 2024–2025.

“I’m honoured, I feel this is a privilege,” said Chair Massie. “I hope I can maintain the high standards of the previous Chairs.”

Massie was first elected to North Glengarry’s Council in 2018 and was appointed to RRCA’s Board in 2020, where he served as Vice-Chair in 2024 and 2025. His local knowledge and passion for tree planting projects have made him a valued member of the RRCA’s leadership. Massie owns a milling operation in North Glengarry.

RRCA’s new Vice-Chair, South Stormont Deputy Mayor Andrew Guindon, first joined the RRCA Board in 2022. A lawyer by trade, Guindon’s professional and municipal experience make him well-suited to the position.

“Thank you everyone for putting your trust in me. I’m privileged to serve as the Vice-Chair,” said Vice-Chair Guindon. 

The eight representatives who make up the RRCA’s Board are appointed by the authority’s five member municipalities: the City of Cornwall and the Townships of South Glengarry, North Glengarry, South Stormont, and North Stormont. The Board oversees the conservation authority’s budget, programs, and services. One of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities, the RRCA has provided community-led, watershed-based natural resource management since 1963.

“RRCA’s Board of Directors provide locally informed direction, guidance, and support to our staff who deliver vital environmental services to our communities,” said Alison McDonald, RRCA’s General Manager / Secretary-Treasurer. “We look forward to continuing our work in 2026 under Chair Massie and Vice-Chair Guindon’s leadership.”

The RRCA’s core mandates include protecting people and property from natural hazards like flooding and erosion, conserving environmentally significant land, protecting municipal drinking water sources, fostering landowner stewardship, and providing recreation and eco-tourism opportunities. Residents are encouraged to sign up to the RRCA’s monthly newsletter to stay up to date on RRCA news, events, and incentives. For more information visit rrca.on.ca or contact (613) 938-3611 or info@rrca.on.ca.