Chantal Beauvais is the sixth rector of Saint Paul University. Dr. Beauvais was born in Rouyn-Noranda, Québec. During her pre-university studies she joined the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and served in various positions, including first woman adjutant at the summer training centre in Trenton, Ontario. After working briefly as an accountant at Noranda Mines, she joined the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa. After a period of discernment, Dr. Beauvais left the congregation and enrolled at Dominican University College in Ottawa, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy.