Jan 31, 2026
Louis Patrick Leroux is the 7th Rector of Saint Paul University
in Ottawa. Originally from Eastern Ontario, he is a playwright,
theatre director, and scholar whose work bridges art and academia.
Before joining Saint Paul, Dr. Leroux spent two decades at
Concordia University as a professor of English and French studies,
researching theatre, contemporary circus, and creative
collaboration.
A prolific, award-winning author, he has published more than a
hundred scholarly works and a dozen plays translated into several
languages. His research has attracted over six million dollars in
funding and earned national recognition, including induction into
the Royal Society of Canada. Today, as rector, Dr. Leroux continues
to champion creativity, community, and the power of
interdisciplinary education.