JOINT AGM
SH subgroup CSC Montréal/Rive-Nord Chapter
November 11, 2025 (9:00 a.m.)
Face-to-face and virtual (Zoom)
2500, Mascouche Bv., Mascouche (Québec)
Meeting Minutes
Members on site: Members present virtually:
Éric Massey Cindy Cyr
Pascale Dorais Annik Tardif
Paul-Étienne Paradis Dylan Hunt
Fouad Chedraoui Peguy Toussaint
Donald Moisan Patrick Hamel
Lucie Blouin Raphaël Carpentier
Tania Tardif Nancy Chrétien
Anick Babin Emeline Mukeshimana
Véronique Bonneville Special guests:
Karim Chemrouk Josée Girard
Martin Deschambault Audrey-Ann Massey
1. Opening Remarks: Mr. Éric Massey thanked all those who attended the AGM, both virtual and face-to-face, despite today’s snowy road conditions. He reminded us of the importance of member involvement in demonstrating to the employer during negotiations or when he has demands to make to improve our working conditions.
Mr. Donald Moisan suggested a moment of silence in memory of our veterans on Remembrance Day.
2. Attendance and quorum: We are 19 people in all, including 11 face-to-face and 8 virtual. We have two special guests: Ms. Josée Girard, who will preside over the elections, and Ms. Audrey-Ann Massey, who will act as observers.
3. Review and Approval of the Agenda: Mr. Donald Moisan moved the approval of the submitted agenda, but requested one change, namely to move item 11 to item 5. This was accepted by all participants and seconded by Mrs. Anick Babin.
4. Reading and approval of the minutes of the 2024 AGM: moved by Lucie Blouin and seconded by Pascale Dorais.
5. SH CSC -Montréal/Rive-Nord Subgroup By-Laws and Regulations (Subgroup Name Change): Mr. Donald Moisan presented this proposal to change the name of our subgroup (which has already been discussed at an Executive Committee meeting), to add the acronym GMM3L which stands for “Grand Montréal, Montérégie et les régions Laval, Laurentides et Lanaudière”. Hence, the name of our subgroup, which used to be:
SH subgroup & CSC Montréal/Rive-Nord Chapter would now be: SH subgroup GMM3L & SCC Montréal/Rive-Nord Chapter.
Mr. Éric Massey answered the question as to why this addition is being requested. He explained that this will make it possible to reach employees in the SH subgroup for other departments, but who are orphans, not belonging to any subgroup. So by adding them to our CSC SH subgroup, they’ll be able to participate in our events, receive information from us, or know who to contact when they have specific requests concerning their working conditions. A vote was taken and the majority of members present on site or virtually voted for. This amendment was moved by Donald Moisan and seconded by Martin Deschambault.
6. Election of SH Subgroup President
Ms. Josée Girard has agreed to chair the elections. She mentioned that for the position of SH Subgroup President for a three-year term, there was one candidate, Mrs. Annik Tardif, who was acclaimed.
7. Vacant Positions and Director Elections
Concerning the position of Vice-President for the SH subgroup for a two-year term, there was only one candidate, Mr. Éric Massy, so he was acclaimed.
The position of Vice-President for the Chapter was also to be filled, and there were two candidates: Ms. Annik Tardif and Ms. Pascale Dorais. However, Ms. Tardif withdrew having been elected to the position of Subgroup President and Ms. Pascale Dorais was acclaimed.
One candidate was nominated for the two-year term of office of Treasurer, Mrs. Anick Babin, who was acclaimed. She will hold this position for both the Subgroup and the Chapter.
There were four director positions up for election, including two for two-year terms and two for one-year terms, for both the Subgroup and the Chapter, making a total of eight positions. Mr. Massey explained the role of a director, adding that a person does not have to be a steward to hold such a position. A show of hands was required for some positions.
Here are the final results, including members whose term of office was not completed (who are listed in italics, along with the date on which their term of office will end):
|
Position |
Duration |
SH Subgroup |
CSC Chapter |
|
President |
3 years |
Annik Tardif (2029) |
Éric Massey (2026) |
|
Vice President |
2 years |
Éric Massey (2028) |
Pascale Dorais (2028) |
|
Treasurer |
2 years |
Anick Babin (2028) |
Anick Babin (2028) |
|
Secretary |
2 years |
Lucie Blouin (2026) |
Lucie Blouin (2026) |
|
Director |
2 years |
Paul-Étienne Paradis (2028) |
Donald Moisan (2026) |
|
Director |
2 years |
Péguy Toussaint (2028) |
Karim Chemrouk (2028) |
|
Director |
2 years |
Véronick Mallette (2028) |
Liliana Agudelo-Munoz (2028) |
|
Director |
2 years |
Alexandre Pharand (2028) |
Annik Tardif (2028) |
|
Director |
1 year |
Laurie Goulet (2027) |
Fouad Chedraoui (2027) |
|
Director |
1 year |
Jonathan Godin (2027) |
Vacant |
|
Director |
1 year |
Tania Tardif (2027) |
Vacant |
8. Presentation of the Treasurer’s reports:
Valérie Dupuis, who held the position of Treasurer, was absent, so she handed over the information to Éric Massey, who presented the financial statements first for the Subgroup, then for the Chapter. These budgets were approved by the majority of members present at the AGM (14 members for the Subgroup budget and 10 members for the Chapter budget).
9. President’s Remarks
Éric Massey thanked all those who decided to join the committee, as well as those who agreed to take part in the AGM. Special thanks go to Mr. Fouad Chedraoui for his help in setting up the video-conferencing system, which enabled virtual participants to hear and see the meeting more clearly, and to Ms. Josée Girard for running the elections. He also mentioned that Jessica Proulx, Labour Relations Officer (LRO), would not be attending the WFA (Workforce Adjustment) information session due to her absence. A reminder was given of the importance of providing a non-work e-mail address on the PIPSC website, as future communications from the committee for union activities such as the AGM can no longer be sent via the employer’s e-mail.
10. AI’s impact on our work and future challenges
Mr. Fouad Chedraoui gave an interesting presentation on the advantages and dangers of AI, which tends to give back information in line with the data provided by the user, which can lead to phenomena known as hallucinations. Nevertheless, he pointed out that this tool will soon be ubiquitous and very helpful, and that it will be necessary to know how to use it. Participants appreciated this topic, which prompted a number of exchanges.
11. New Bargaining Team
Mr. Éric Massey informed us of the people who have been mandated to be part of the next negotiating team. Information is given on a survey to be sent out by PIPSC, and the importance of participating in it is stressed, in order to put forward the points we wish to be included in the next negotiations.
12. Miscellaneous: We mentioned that the survey for our SH GMM3L subgroup and CSC Montréal/Rive-Nord Chapter to verify members’ interest in events and also the date to hold the next AGM will be done in the first months of 2026, but that the challenge will undoubtedly be to reach all members if we can no longer use the employer’s network.
As for the promotional items (calendars, pens and post-it notes), Lucie Blouin said she hasn’t received them and will bring them to the dinner we’ve agreed to have for executive committee members at the holidays. The chosen date is December 18. It was also mentioned that the next meeting will be held in early 2026 to discuss and decide which sub-committees (each with specific roles and responsibilities) committee members want to get involved with.
We’re holding a door prize draw for ten SAQ gift cards worth $20.
13. Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m. by Annik Babin, seconded by Paul-Étienne Paradis.
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Président, SH CSC Montréal/Rive-Nord Subgroup
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Président, CSC Montréal/Rive-Nord Chapter