Mathieu Fleury was born and raised in Ottawa. He attended Francojeunesse Elementary Public School and Franco-Cité Catholic High School before graduating at the University of Ottawa where he received both his MHK concentration in Sports Management and BSc specialization in Human Kinetics.

Mathieu has a diverse background in physical activity and health. For the past 10 years, he worked for the City of Ottawa in Recreation and Culture serving the public as a lifeguard supervisor, advanced swimming instructor, and as well as camp and aquatic program coordinator. Besides front-line experience at the local level, he was an intern for the Minister of State (Sport) where he was involved in both sports policy and Canada’s position in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games project. Growing up and having been involved with Sandy Hill Minor Hockey Association, le Patro d’Ottawa, and other local community centres along with working for Tim Horton Children’s Foundation Camp, one of his passions includes working with youth and children. He also volunteered for a variety of national sports organizations including the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canada Women’s National Baseball Team, Volleyball Canada and Diving Canada. Overall, his commitment in life is to lead by example and help others to embark on healthier and more active lives in our community.

Mathieu is an avid cyclist, runner, snowboarder, and cross-country skier.