Cascades Inc. announced the appointment of Ms. Michelle A. Cormier and Messrs. Martin Couture and Patrick Lemaire to its board of directors. A senior-level executive with experience in financial management, strategic consulting as well as corporate financing, turnaround and governance, Michelle Cormier has in-depth knowledge of financial and public markets in Canada and the United States. Ms. Cormier currently serves as Operating Partner at Wynnchurch Capital Canada. Patrick Lemaire has served as president and CEO of Boralex Inc. since September 2006.