On November 9, 2026, La Presse published an article by Frédérique Leblanc in its Business section about the place of women in the construction industry. It features our F.I.C. (Women, Integration, Construction) program and Stéphanie Lévesque, general contractor and project manager at Les Elles de la construction.
The article cites data from the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ): women made up about 4% of the workforce on construction sites in 2024. They account for 10% of new entrants into the industry, but more than half leave within five years.
It also looks back at what the first F.I.C. cohort taught us. A lack of vocational training limits access to some trades, and solid preparation for the realities of construction sites is essential. Roxanne Durand, a participant in the first cohort, speaks about the importance of the bonds formed among the women in the group.
The second F.I.C. cohort will begin in winter 2027. It will include more employer visits and place greater emphasis on exploring the trades.
Thank you to La Presse, as well as to Audrey Murray and the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ), for their commitment to a more inclusive industry.
