The agenda was full: presentation of the audited 2024 financial statements, governance report, and election of new members of the 2025‑2027 Board of Directors. The event also provided a valuable opportunity for members to share their needs and discuss future directions.
Activity Report
Presented by Vice President Judive Jean-Gilles, the activity report highlighted the organization’s ongoing commitment to promoting and integrating women in the construction sector.
The year was marked by strong engagement: 9 events brought together 650 participants, supported by 32 partners and sponsors.
Major Events
Some of the year’s highlights:
- “Elles reconnaissent” Gala: over 200 participants, including 50 nominations and 6 award winners, accompanied by 15 video profiles.
- Builders’ Week: 145 participants attended 3 panel discussions and 2 interactive workshops, supported by a regional and national media campaign.
- Summer Cocktails: 3 events bringing together approximately 250 participants in total.
- Entrepreneurs’ Breakfasts: 3 meetings with 20 entrepreneurs, fostering networking and experience sharing.
- Rotating Dinner: 60 participants enjoyed an activity combining networking and cross-mentoring.
Key Programs and Initiatives
- Diversity and Inclusion: development of a training toolkit and 5 testimonial video clips to promote non-traditional trades.
- Mentorship Cohort: 25 participants supporting the development of female leadership in the field.
- Women in Construction Integration Program (F.I.C.): funded by the Government of Canada, this national program aims to facilitate the integration of women into the sector. The first cohort is scheduled for February 2026.
Outreach and Communication
The year 2025 was also marked by:
- The launch of a modernized website, making information and activities more accessible.
- Growth of the digital community: 4.7K followers on Facebook and 7.3K on LinkedIn, representing a 30% increase.
Key Board of Directors Decisions
The Board Chair, Sarra Fekih, presented the governance report, highlighting around fifteen resolutions adopted during the year, including:
1. Launch of the F.I.C. program, including budget planning and hiring of two new staff members.
2. Transition to the new Executive Director, Crystelle Cormier, in office since July 7, 2025.
3. Board training on good governance.
4. Change of head office address to the Chair’s office at Cohésion Architecture.
5. Adoption of a full activity calendar for 2026.
6. Approval of an annual and project-based budget to strengthen financial planning and monitoring.
Finance and Budget Management
The 2024 financial statements reflect an important year of transition for the organization. As Maryse Couture, Treasurer, notes, this period was marked by the change in executive leadership and the implementation of the necessary resources for the F.I.C. program.
This transition period also provided a valuable opportunity to review our practices, strengthen planning mechanisms, and lay the foundation for more balanced and sustainable growth.
Since the arrival of our new Executive Director, Crystelle Cormier, several measures have been implemented to structure and stabilize our finances:
- Adoption of an annual 2025‑2026 budget approved by the Board of Directors.
- Implementation of project-based budget tracking, allowing clear visibility of revenues and expenses associated with each program.
These strengthened tools will allow us to approach the next fiscal year with greater predictability and rigor, moving toward sustainable financial balance through the engagement of everyone involved.
Election of the 2025‑2027 Board of Directors
The elections filled the two vacant positions, strengthening the composition of the Board for the 2025‑2027 mandate.
