About Yasmine: Born in Algeria, Yasmine is presently studying tourism. She has a passion for figure skating, which she practised avidly for close to 10 years before an injury forced her to stop competing.

Interests: Yasmine dreams of traveling the world in order to learn more about its many cultures.


What is the craziest thing you have ever done?

It was a Sunday afternoon, my best friend and I decided to go rent movies dressed in our pajamas. It was around 1 pm and people were looking at us funny. I will never forget their reaction and how much fun we had !

What charity have you supported with your time over the past two years?

I was doing couple of fashions shows for my high school in order to raise funds for breast cancer and for my skating team. I will carry these exeperiences a lifetime and will always be willing to help others in need.

What would be your dream job in life?

My dream job in life would be to assist in diffrent fashion shows and write stories about them. I would love to combine this with my studies and my passion of traveling. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I have a great fashion sens and am destined to achieve this goal.

Name one personal accomplishment that makes you proud.

Life hasn’t always been easy for me. My biggest accomplishment is that no matter where I was, what situation I was in, I was always able to find a solution. It made me a stronger and an independent person. None of this would be possible witout the support and love of my mother.

What is the most important thing you want people to know about you?

I am a simple person, I live everyday to the maximum, and therefore I’m unpredictable. I believe that anything you desire, you will be able to achieve it. As time goes by, I always want to learn new things and discover the beauty of life.

What is your favorite movie, song, sport and food?

-Crash , Le Pianiste -Till there was you Rachel starr , my all Mariah carey - figure skating, soccer, tennis - Seafood (sushi), mexican food

What would you like to accomplish if you win Miss Universe Canada?

With this title, I would like to encourage or start a new foundation that would help kids that have been violated. In our society, we encounter many problems and it is difficult for me to choose one that I would take part in. As the person that I am, I would do anything to built a better present and future for those in need.

A motto that as served you as inspiration.

Les pires catastrophes, en Histoire, ne proviennent pas tant de fausses doctrines ou d’actes criminels, que de négligences accumulées, de volontés passives et d’idées trop courtes.

Lionel Groux

1878- 1967

The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper

Eden Phillpotts

1862-1960



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