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Annual Report 2003 2004
Canadian Cancer Society
Quebec Division
Our Mission
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based
organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer
and to improve the quality of life of people living with cancer.
The Canadian Cancer Society achieves its mission by:
• funding excellence in research on all types of cancer;
• advocating for healthy public policy and cancer control;
• promoting healthy lifestyles and strategies for reducing
cancer risk;
• providing comprehensive information about cancer care
and treatment;
• supporting people living with cancer.
The Canadian Cancer Society relies on the unwavering commitment
of its volunteers and employees, and on the generosity of its donors
from across every region of Canada.
WHAT WE DO
We are fighting
relentlessly because…
• One in three persons will develop some form of cancer
in his/her lifetime.
• Cancer is the leading cause of premature death.
• By 2010, cancer will be the leading cause of death.
• As a result of a growing and aging population, the number
of new cancer cases will increase in the near future.
• Research has led to major advances over the last two decades.
• At least 50% of cancers could be prevented through healthy
living and by adopting public health policies.
… we believe that together,
we will win the fight.
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Message from the President
and the Executive Director
A very favorable wind blew across the Quebec
Division of the Canadian Cancer Society last
year. We indeed had a good year in many
respects, thanks to the work of our volunteers
and personnel, in collaboration with our various
partners in the fight against cancer.
It was a year of great orientations. A second
five-year strategic plan was approved by the
Quebec Division Board along with a business
plan covering its first three years. The Division
confirmed its commitment toward national
priorities, namely research, primary prevention, information, advocacy and support
to people living with cancer. The Division
also identified its own three fields of priority,
which are funding of its activities,
development of its human resources
and enhancement of its visibility.
In 2003, divisional revenue reached an
unprecedented high of approximately
$15 million, allowing us to offer more services
and more information as well as to increase
our contribution to research.
Relay For Life is one of the initiatives that proved
to be multifaceted, serving as a means to raise
money as well as a way to significantly raise
awareness as to the suffering caused by this
disease. Emotions were running high as
thousands of participants in 14 different events
experienced the Survivors’ Victory Lap and the
Luminary Ceremony in memory of those who lost
their battle against cancer and in honour of
those who have won. People relayed around
a track during 12 hours of solidarity in the fight
against cancer. What a good example of what
we can accomplish TOGETHER!
The Daffodil Ball astonished us once more,
winning not one but two trophies at the Special
Events International Gala Awards. Selected Best
Fundraising Event for 2003 and winning the
award for Best Decor, the event received welldeserved honors.
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Through the publication of the Canadian Cancer
Statistics*, the Society made its preoccupations
known for the future, clearly outlining the definite
necessity for a better coordination of cancer
control throughout the country. Already the first
cause of premature death, cancer is becoming
the first cause of death, an alarming situation
that calls for immediate measures. The development of a Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control,
in which the Society is involved at the national
Photographer: Paul Labelle
level, was echoed in the work of the Coalition
Priorité Cancer au Québec in order to bring
governments to action. The Coalition is made
up of 15 organizations and associations, the
Society being a founding member.
As a result of three years of effort by the Coalition,
Dr. Philippe Couillard, Quebec Minister of Health
and Social Services has stated that cancer would
be among the provincial government’s health
priorities.
A very successful conference on community
services took place in the fall of 2003. Two
hundred and fifty volunteers and employees
became more familiar with our services to
the population as a whole, including Cancer
J’écoute, our new emotional support program.
Cancer J’écoute was presented for the very first
time at the conference with representatives from
the Fondation Jean-Marc Paquette, its funding
organization, in attendance.
The Society acknowledges that the fight against
cancer must be led on several fronts and that it
can only be won TOGETHER. Volunteers,
employees, donors, partners, health professionals,
government representatives and people living
with cancer, are TOGETHER strong!
Marc Généreux
President
Nicole Magnan
Executive Director
* Produced by: Canadian Cancer Society, National Cancer
Institute of Canada, Statistics Canada, provincial and territories’
Cancer Registries and Health Canada.
Photographer: Owen Egan
Research
Funding research helps us better understand the disease
and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer.
The Canadian Cancer Society is the largest
charitable funder of cancer research in Canada.
A broad array of
research on all types
of cancer
In 2003–2004, the Canadian Cancer Society
contributed almost $48.8 million to its scientific
partner, the National Cancer Institute of Canada,
to fund a broad array of research projects on all
types of cancer: fundamental lab research, behavioural and cancer prevention research, and
research that has a direct impact on clinical
practice and treatments.
When offering grants to the excellent researchers
working throughout the country, we follow a
strict, carefully-elaborated scientific evaluation
process to ensure that only the most promising
projects receive funding.
Offering hope to people
living with cancer
Cancer is a complex disease. It actually encompasses over 200 different diseases. It is therefore
unthinkable that a single cure or treatment could
be found for all types of cancer.
While it is estimated that one out of three persons
will develop some form of cancer in his/her
lifetime, the advances of the past two decades
have literally revolutionized our understanding
of cancer and ushered us in a new era in terms
of diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Thanks
to these scientific breakthroughs, some recent
statistics are truly encouraging:
• Among Canadian men, the cancer death rate
for all cancers combined has declined by
12% since 1988.
• Among women, except for lung cancer, overall
cancer death rates have declined by 21%
since 1974.
• Mortality rates attributed to childhood cancer
have been reduced by half since the fifties.
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A wave of optimism is spreading throughout the
scientific community; it gives us reason to hope
that the next twenty, even ten, years will see
giant leaps being made in the fight against
cancer.
» Research at a glance
In Quebec, in 2003–2004:
• Quebec Division contributed $3.5 million
to research.
• Quebec researchers have been allowed
$7.6 million for 18 new research
projects.
• In total, 62 research projects are
underway in Quebec in the following
institutions:
• 6 hospitals:
Montreal General Hospital
Jewish General Hospital
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
Notre-Dame Hospital
Royal Victoria Hospital
Ste-Justine Hospital
• 4 universities:
Université Laval
McGill University
Université de Montréal
Université de Sherbrooke
• 3 research institutes:
INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier
Clinical Research Institute of
Montreal - IRCM
Lady Davis Institute
Information
Having access to reliable information from a trustworthy and
recognized source is essential when cancer is diagnosed.
Understanding the disease and knowing your options are
important steps in the fight against cancer.
The Canadian Cancer Society is Canada’s
source for cancer information. We are the best
source of information for anyone interested in
health issues, especially cancer.
Reliable and
easily accessible
There are many ways to access our information:
The Cancer Information Service:
1 888 939-3333
With our free, bilingual Cancer Information
Service, you can talk to one of our information
specialists. They lend an attentive ear and offer
clear and comprehensive answers to your
questions.
The Canadian Cancer Society’s Canadian
Cancer EncyclopediaTM is the main reference
tool used by our information specialists. It covers
a wide range of topics, including risk reduction,
screening, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials
and other related subjects. A panel of experts
reviews the Encyclopedia’s content regularly to
ensure that the information is accurate.
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The Cancer
Information Service
at a glance
The 500,000 call in Canada was received
in 2003/2004.
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In Quebec, in 2003–2004:
• 11,786 questions were answered,
20% of which by e-mail.
• An equivalent of 6 full-time specialists
on staff.
• Information specialists’ initial training: 8 weeks.
• Documentation sent out within 24 hours
of receiving request.
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Want to learn about the different
services offered in your region?
To find out about emotional
support programs, home care
services, transportation to cancer
treatment centres, smoking cessation programs or where to get
a prosthesis or a wig, our community services directory
allows our information specialists
to help you locate the services
offered by the Canadian Cancer
Society or by other organizations
in your community.
In order for us to offer reliable,
comprehensive and up-to-date
information, the Canadian Cancer
EncyclopediaTM, the community
services directory and all documents detailing cancer information
produced by the Canadian
Cancer Society are revised
periodically.
Our cancer information specialists also answer
questions sent to our e-mail address:
info@cis.cancer.ca
www.cancer.ca
You would rather find the information on
your own time, at your leisure? Our website
www.cancer.ca gives you access to cancer
information and to all the Canadian Cancer
Society’s activities.
In an effort to offer Internet users more of the
information available through the Cancer
Information Service, the content of the Canadian
Cancer EncyclopediaTM available on our website
(www.cancer.ca) was doubled in 2003–2004.
The community services directory and many of
our brochures are also posted online.
14 regional offices
Volunteers of our numerous sections and employees of our 14 regional offices throughout the
province are there for you, in your community,
handing out our publications in person and
informing you on the services available in your
region.
The health system
Every year, the Canadian Cancer Society produces hundreds of brochures, pamphlets, posters
and other publications. Numerous copies of
these documents are sent every year to hospitals,
CLSCs, medical clinics, businesses and schools
in an effort to inform and educate the general
population.
For everyone
The Canadian Cancer Society is there to answer
the questions of people living with cancer and
their loved ones, those awaiting test results, the
health professionals, the media and the general
population.
A survey conducted between April and June of
2003 by the Cancer Information Service among
callers showed that 98% of users were satisfied
or very satisfied with the service they received.
92% declared that our service helped them to:
understand cancer, take preventative measures,
communicate with their doctor or loved ones,
make a decision and/or better cope with the
disease.
Photographer: Nancy Lessard
Support for people
living with cancer
Getting support from
someone who has been
there brings comfort
and hope.
At the Canadian Cancer Society, we stand
behind every person living with cancer. No
matter where you live or what type of cancer
you are battling, our volunteers and employees
are there to offer support and help you choose
among the different programs and services that
we offer. Whether by phone or in person, each
person giving support does so compassionately.
Emotional support
Cancer J’écoute:
1 888 939-3333
In 2003, thanks to the financial support of the
Fondation Jean-Marc Paquette, Quebec Division
introduced its Cancer J’écoute program
(CancerConnection in the rest of the country),
a telephone peer support program where a
person either living with cancer or caring for
a loved one is matched with a volunteer who
has had a similar cancer experience.
In order to maintain the high quality standards
in place throughout the country, setting up
Cancer J’écoute requires much time and energy.
Therefore, most of 2003 was dedicated to
setting up the service; the first matches started
on December 1, 2003.
Preparatory phases accomplished in
2003–2004:
• Implement the administrative structure
of Cancer J’écoute.
• Draw up a complete list of all volunteers
offering or having already offered support
by telephone, in person or as moderators in
support groups.
• Recruit new volunteers.
• Develop customized training for all our
volunteers, including basic support training
and active listening training.
• Train all volunteers, existing and new.
• Register all volunteer information in a database,
to facilitate matches between two persons
having a similar cancer history.
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• Introduce Cancer J’écoute to employees
and volunteers at employee meetings and
the annual conference.
is Cancer
» What
J’écoute?
When you call Cancer J’écoute, our peer
support officer will start by evaluating your
needs. If you are mostly looking for information on the medical aspect of the disease,
you will be redirected towards the Cancer
Information Service, where information
specialists can answer all of your questions
about cancer. However, if you are simply
looking to talk with someone “who’s been
there” about what you are going through,
your fears, the difficulties of talking with
loved ones, fatigue and its impact on morale
– normal questions that arise from a cancer
experience – , Cancer J’écoute is for you.
Our peer support officer will be happy to
quickly match you to a volunteer who has
had a similar cancer experience. One or
a few calls from that volunteer and you will
realize that we always offer an attentive
ear, that you are not alone and that there
is hope.
Lodging, financial and
material assistance
In addition to emotional support, the Canadian
Cancer Society offers financial and material
assistance.
In 2003, nearly 500 persons from all over the
province coming to Montreal for radiation therapy
were accommodated at the Society Lodge for a
4-to-6-week stay. We offer a pleasant environment
where cancer patients can share their experience
with others facing a similar ordeal. Our volunteers
are there to drive them to treatment centres,
organize social activities or simply to listen to
them and provide encouragement.
The Canadian Cancer Society also offers financial and material assistance to the less fortunate
to ensure easier access to treatment (transportation to and from treatment centres) or accessories
that will make their lives easier (loan of wigs,
temporary breast prostheses, dressings). If we
do not offer the support that you need, we can
help you find it. Thanks to our community services
directory, we can refer you to one of the 4,000
services listed.
Prevention
Choosing a healthy lifestyle means
taking an option on a long, healthy life.
At the Canadian Cancer Society, we know that
at least 50% of cancers can be prevented through
healthy living and policies that protect the public.
That is why we work hard to promote awareness
and help the population make smart health
choices.
Our cancer prevention actions are wide-ranging:
• producing publications in print and electronic
format;
The “Quit to Win!” Challenge
To encourage smokers to butt out, we have taken
part in the “Quit to Win!” Challenge since its
inception in 2000. Our volunteers and employees
promote the Challenge throughout the province,
in collaboration with the public health network.
• developing and managing awareness and
support programs;
During the registration period and the six weeks
of the “Quit to Win!” Challenge, information
officers of the J’arrête hotline answer questions
and offer telephone support to smokers who
wish to quit once and for all. In 2003, 37,000
smokers pledged to take up the challenge.
• participating in fairs or exhibitions dealing
with health issues;
Sun protection awareness
• promoting health in partnership with numerous
organizations that share our concern for your
well-being.
Over the summer months of 2003, we hired
8 students who met with over 5,000 children
in daycare centres and day camps in 7 regions
of Quebec. The children learned what to wear
to protect themselves from the sun, how to apply
sunscreen and they even examined their skin
under a magnifying glass. All in good fun, the
Petiots (4 to 7 year olds) and Galopins (8 to
12 year olds) programs helped instil healthy
living habits in children with a single thirtyminute activity.
• organizing conferences on the different ways
to reduce your cancer risk, in collaboration
with volunteer health professionals;
In 2003–2004, our two main areas of prevention intervention were tobacco control and sun
protection awareness.
Smoking
We know that cigarettes are responsible for
about 30% of all cancer cases and more than
85% of lung cancers in Canada. For many years
now, tobacco control has been one of the
Canadian Cancer Society’s top priorities.
Eliminating tobacco use is one of the most
effective ways to reduce the number of cancer
cases.
J’arrête:
1 888 853-6666 / jarrete.qc.ca
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smoking cessation paths, at their own pace.
J’arrête, the smoking cessation information
and support hotline, is jointly managed by
the Canadian Cancer Society and the Conseil
québécois sur le tabac et la santé. This hotline is
funded by the Quebec Ministry of Health and
Social Services. Now in its second year, the
J’arrête hotline is in full swing: several new
information officers were hired and trained,
a publicity campaign was launched and the
jarrete.qc.ca website was created to give
Internet users the opportunity to follow their own
J’arrête hotline
» The
at a glance
In Quebec, in 2003–2004:
• An equivalent of 14 full-time information
officers.
• Information specialists’ initial training:
6 weeks.
• 24,400 incoming calls:
• 18,200 regarding smoking cessation;
• 6,200 regarding the “Quit to Win!”
Challenge.
Advocacy
Our voice carries and makes strides
in the fight against cancer.
Since its inception in 1938, the Canadian Cancer
Society has acquired considerable credibility
among the public, health organizations, the
media as well as representatives of all levels of
government by its actions and the sheer number
of people that it represents.
Our strength:
just how many people
we represent
We are happy to take on the role of spokesperson for our thousands of donors and volunteers,
researchers that we fund, people living with
cancer, either directly or indirectly, as well as
those who have made their own state of health
a priority.
Our actions: to prevent
as well as cure cancer
Our actions are far-reaching. Thanks to the
efforts of our volunteers and employees, the
Canadian Cancer Society works within the
community and at regional, provincial, national
and international levels. We defend public
interests in the fight against cancer as well as
promote the adoption of healthy public policies.
Tobacco control
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Tobacco control is one of the Society’s main
priorities and has been for several years. We
have led many initiatives to encourage government authorities to adopt anti-smoking policies
as well as to promote public awareness of the
importance of being a non-smoker in a smokefree environment. What’s more, we have joined
many groups or coalitions concerned with tobacco control. These examples are a mere sampler
of our actions. In 2003–2004, we remained
active in the fight against tobacco and followed
very closely the unfolding of the Montreal
Grand Prix case — the race was threatened
to be dropped from the 2004 calendar as
the Tobacco Act banned all tobacco sponsorship
starting October 1, 2003.
Making cancer a health priority
Strengthened by our experience in tobacco
control and as member of various groups, we
kept up our implication with the Coalition
Priorité Cancer au Québec in 2003–2004; this
coalition is a grouping of 15 organizations that
are active in the fight against cancer in Quebec.
The Coalition demands the implementation of
the Programme québécois de lutte contre le
cancer – adopted in 1998 yet still not in effect
throughout the province – and the coordination
of all cancer-related activities by a single nongovernmental agency accountable for its actions.
All of our claims stem from the pathetic state of
cancer affairs in Quebec: waiting times for all
stages of treatment are growing, health system
resources are deficient, and stakeholders’ actions
are unconcerted. We believe that this state of
affairs will deteriorate in the years to come with
an aging population and the resulting increase
in new cancer cases.
In June of 2003, the efforts of the Coalition
drove the Quebec Minister of Health and Social
Services, Dr. Phillipe Couillard, to declare cancer
one of the government’s top two health priorities.
Notwithstanding this declaration, the Coalition is
determined to push on by organizing Quebec’s
first cancer forum to take place in April 2004.
This two-day forum aims to paint a full portrait
of the state of cancer issues in Quebec. The first
day would be entirely dedicated to people
touched by cancer, those living with the disease
and their loved ones, and to community organizations that are active in the fight against cancer,
while the second day would be reserved for
health professionals.
The important thing is not
what one does or gives
individually – it’s what we
accomplish together.
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Administrative Structure 2003–2004
Members of the Board
Executive Committee
Marc Généreux, Montreal
President (since May 15, 2003)
President Elect (until May 15, 2003)
Yvan Naud, Montreal
Past President (since May 15, 2003)
President (until May 15, 2003)
Louise Robic, Roxboro
Past President (until May 15, 2003)
Louise Labrie, Montreal
President Elect (since May 15, 2003)
Vice-President (until May 15, 2003)
Dr. Gilles Pineau, Montreal
Vice-president (since May 15, 2003)
Linda Facchin, Montreal
Legal Counsel (since May 15, 2003)
Andrée Gosselin, Montreal
Legal Counsel (until May 15, 2003)
Bernard Gourdeau, Montreal
Treasurer
Michel Blackburn, Ste-Thérèse
Odette Bouillé-Drouin, Montreal (until May 15, 2003)
Suzanne Brillant-Fluehler, Westmount
Suzanne Brisebois-Philion, Hull (until September 2003)
Edmond Côté, Brossard
Marcel Girard, St-Romuald
Jacqueline McDonald, Lanthier
Nicole Magnan (ex officio)
Executive Director and Secretary
Jean Pierre Laurin (ex officio)
Assistant Executive Director
Members
Lucette Boudreau, Carleton
Fernand Brillant, Mont St-Hilaire
Odette Cantin, Outremont
Michel Champoux, Piedmont (until May 15, 2003)
Mariette Chassé, Mont-Joli
Rita L.Côté, Sherbrooke
Madeleine Croft, Chicoutimi
Ida D’Auteuil, Matane (until May 15, 2003)
Dr. Marc David, Medical Counsel, Montreal
Jocelyne Dupuis-Martin, Ste-Foy
Hans Fluehler, Westmount
May Flynn, Ste-Adèle
Pauline Harvey-Beaulieu, Chicoutimi
Patricia Kéroack, Longueuil (until May 15, 2003)
Irène Lapierre-Dubuc, La Sarre
Jean-Pierre Lapointe, Pointe-aux-Trembles
Aldéric Lévesque, Mont-Joli
Denyse Mackey, Beauharnois
Diane Maillé, Île-Bizard
Christine Mercier, Anjou (until October 2003)
Arnold Ouellet, Gaspé
Dr. Paul Pépin, St-Léonard-d’Aston
Stéphane Ranger, Vaudreuil-Dorion
Claudette Truchon, Jonquière (until November 2003)
Micheline Vachon, Coaticook
Carol Walker, Montreal
Advisory Committees Chairpersons
Dr. Marc David, Montreal, Medical Counsel
Marcel Girard, St-Romuald, Community Services Committee
Bernard Gourdeau, Montreal, Finance Committee
Louise Labrie, Montreal
Planning Committee, Communications & Marketing Committee
Jean-Pierre Lapointe, Montreal, Volunteer Development Committee
Yvan Naud, Montreal, Nominating Committee
Carol Walker, Montreal, Revenue Development Committee
Volunteering
Behind every person living with cancer,
there are thousands of volunteers.
In Quebec, the Canadian Cancer Society carries out its mission thanks
to the generous collaboration of 25,000 volunteers in some 250 sections
(cities and villages). Our volunteers are involved at the local level as
well as at the divisional level, where they sit on the board of directors,
are members of the executive committee or of some advisory committee.
Our volunteers in action
Most of our volunteers participate in our fundraising activities. However,
some volunteers choose to contribute in other ways, by:
• sharing their cancer experience with people living with cancer
or their loved ones;
• leading support or discussion groups;
• driving Society Lodge residents to and from their treatment centres;
• welcoming Society Lodge residents and making them feel at home;
• promoting health and delivering our cancer risk reduction messages
in schools, businesses, fairs, etc.
• maintaining close ties with local media;
• becoming expert spokespersons on subjects linked to health
and cancer at media events or conferences;
• offering general administrative support (data entry, filing,
photocopying, etc.)
• becoming a member of the board of directors, of an advisory
committee or of a section;
• defending public health interests.
We can pursue our mission because our volunteers have wholeheartedly
embraced it. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts.
Our volunteers in training
Volunteering at the Canadian Cancer Society is not for do-it-yourselfers.
We believe that our volunteers should be trained and informed, and so
we take the necessary steps to that effect.
In 2003, we created the Volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society
guide that introduces: 1) the Society, its mission, structure, services and
fundraising activities; 2) the volunteering options that we offer and
3) the terms of agreement that link the Society to the volunteers and viceversa. This guide, given to all our volunteers, is a precious reference tool.
The annual conference held in November 2003, which featured the
services offered by the Society in Quebec, gave our volunteers an
opportunity to discover the whole spectrum of services, meet with the
Society’s partners in Quebec, receive up-to-date print materials and talk
over the activities and services offered in all regions of Quebec.
Volunteers who offer emotional support receive excellent training and
support as well. At the launch of Cancer J’écoute in December 2003,
these volunteers had already attended a weekend training seminar.
Recurrent training is also offered.
Photographer: Nancy Lessard
Fundraising
When we round up all of your dollars,
we accomplish great things.
The Canadian Cancer Society pursues its mission
thanks to the donations and sponsorships it
receives from the general public: individuals,
corporations, foundations and other donors. Our
volunteers and employees work hard to organize
events and develop programs that will attract
and interest the greatest number of participants,
sponsors and donors.
Here’s how you chose
to join us in 2003
Daffodil Days
Year after year since 1961, hundreds of thousands of Quebecers contribute to our cause by
buying daffodils to brighten the first days of
spring. The activity draws such enthusiasm from
the general public that, over time, the daffodil
has become the emblem of the fight against
cancer and a symbol of hope for people living
with cancer all over the world. In April 2003,
thanks to the concerted efforts of more than
12,000 volunteers, over 2,600 selling points
blossomed throughout Quebec, allowing us to
raise $1.8 million.
Relay For Life
Relay For Life is a community event, a celebration
of life and a moment to pay tribute to loved
ones who have won or lost their battle against
cancer. In Quebec in 2003, Relay For Life is
already a fine example of mobilization, even
though the event is relatively new:
• 14 events.
• 911 cancer survivors proudly taking part
in the Survivors’ Victory Lap.
• 16,500 luminaries lit at dusk, during the
Luminary Ceremony.
• Over 3,400 persons participating in a
12-hour relay, from evening until morning.
• 633 volunteers, led by employees, who
organized events and recruited teams
and sponsors.
• Tens of thousands of donors and sponsors
who supported the participants.
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The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life
raised $700,000 in 2003. This uplifting
fundraising activity is destined to grow significantly, as it focuses on bringing people together
to celebrate life and give hope.
The Daffodil Ball
and other fundraisers
Each year, the Daffodil Ball, gourmet banquets,
exclusive shopping events, golf tournaments,
bowl-o-thons, Bail ‘n Jail and Cops for Cancer
activities are perfect occasions to take up the
fight against cancer. Acting as volunteer organizers, sponsors, donors or simply as participants,
thousands of individuals and businesses support
and participate in Canadian Cancer Society
events. The Daffodil Ball raised $2.1 million this
year in a single evening, while other events
collected $1.7 million.
In Memoriam donations
When a loved one dies, relatives and friends
express their sympathy for the grieving family
by giving to the Canadian Cancer Society in
memory of the person who has passed away.
Tens of thousands do so every year. In 2003,
In Memoriam gifts accounted for $1.8 million.
In Memoriam donations can be made by calling
the Society or by visiting the www.cancer.ca
website. Moreover, thanks to the support of a
hundred or so volunteers who supply printed
materials to funeral homes throughout Quebec,
our donors can make their donations directly at
the funeral home and give the donation card to
the family.
Planned gifts
Many choose to give to the Canadian Cancer
Society when settling their personal finances and
their estate planning. It is a way for these donors
to profit from interesting tax benefits while also
contributing to a cause they hold dear. Thanks
to the support of dozens of volunteers, finance
and insurance professionals, notaries and
lawyers who actively participate in promoting
planned giving in favour of the Canadian Cancer
Society in their communities, we have collected
$2.7 million in 2003.
The annual campaign
The general population, including businesses,
responded very generously to the various
solicitations set up by the Canadian Cancer
Society and its volunteers. The annual campaign,
including door-to-door and direct mail solicitations,
corporate donations, monthly giving and
employee payroll deductions, raised nearly
$2.4 million.
Quebec Division’s
Financial Vitality
“We simply could not do everything we do without the support
of our donors, volunteers and employees, as well as that of our
corporate partners.”
Bernard Gourdeau, Treasurer
Last year, the Canadian Cancer Society modified
its year-end, from September 30 to January 31
of each year. The results for 2003 cover the
period of October 1, 2001 to January 31, 2003,
that is a sixteen-month period, while the 2004
results cover a twelve-month period, from
February 1, 2003 to January 31, 2004.
The confidence that Quebecers place in the
Canadian Cancer Society’s Quebec Division
is unquestionable and manifests itself through
their financial contributions to our cause.
Actual revenue for this fiscal year’s twelve-month
period surpasses last year’s by 10%, even
though last year’s results cover a sixteen-month
period.
Based on a comparative twelve-month period,
the annual fundraising campaign, which includes
door-to-door and direct-mail solicitations, corporate
donations and employee payroll deductions,
rose by 17%. The population of Quebec showed
its support of Daffodil Days, whose revenue
increased by 19%, resulting in a record
$1.8 million raised. The Daffodil Ball once
again enchanted guests who contributed more
than $2.1 million – 14% of our overall revenue
in one night! As a tribute to how much our mission
resonates within the population, more and more
people choose to give to the Society when a
loved one passes away or when planning their
TOGETHER 18
estate. Consequently, in memoriam donations
continue to gain importance, year after year,
while our planned giving program accounted
for 18% of our revenue.
The undeniable generosity of our donors allowed
for a greater investment in research, prevention,
information, and support for people living with
cancer as well as in advocacy for healthy public
policy.
The financial situation of the Quebec Division is
enviable. In an effort to ensure that the maximum
amount of funds is directly invested in the fight
against cancer, we strive towards reducing
general and fundraising costs. We apply efficient
internal control procedures to monitor our key
indicators. Our investments are low-risk and we
ensure that sufficient cash assets are maintained.
Once again, it would have been impossible to
obtain these results without the contributions, in
time and money, of our donors, volunteers and
employees, as well as that of our corporate
partners. Together, we are stronger. Together,
we can make a difference.
Bernard Gourdeau
Treasurer
Our financial performance
Statement of revenue and expenses for the year ended January 31, 2004
(In thousands of dollars)
Revenue
Fundraising campaigns
Daffodil Days
Daffodil Ball and major donations
Special events
"In memoriam" donations
Planned gifts
Direct fundraising costs
2004
(12 months)
$
2003
(16 months)
$
2,394
1,837
2,089
2,341
1,834
2,702
2,728
1,540
1,925
2,521
2,310
1,927
13,197
12,951
(1,929)
11,268
Other revenue
Expenses
Research
Advocacy
Prevention
Information
Support to persons living with cancer
Overhead
Indirect fundraising costs
Excess of revenue over expenses
(2,349)
10,602
1,513
1,012
12,781
11,614
3,455
121
1,160
1,059
1,543
1,024
2,169
3,872
55
851
1,149
1,847
1,089
2,406
10,531
11,269
2,250
345
Balance sheet as at January 31, 2004 (In thousands of dollars)
Assets
Cash and investments
Capital assets
Other assets
Liabilities
Accounts payable
Other liabilities
Net assets
TOGETHER 19
2 004
$
2 003
$
4,244
959
808
2,829
847
534
6,011
4,210
1,271
1,064
1,461
1,322
2,335
2,783
3,676
1,427
6,011
4,210
The above-mentioned figures represent an overview of the complete audited financial statements of the
Canadian Cancer Society, Quebec Division.
The complete 2004 audited financial statements are available upon request or at www.cancer.ca
Gifts over $250
11689 Canada ltée
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3208362 Canada inc.
449213 Ontario Ltd.
9037-3150 Québec inc.
9045-7631 Québec inc.
9062-9726 Québec inc.
9100-5264 Québec inc.
9112-4693 Québec inc.
2003–2004
A
GOLD
Corporate gifts over $25,000
Individual gifts over $10,000
Abitibi-Consolidated Inc.
Alcan Inc.
AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
Bell Canada Entreprises
BMO Financial Group
Bombardier
Business Development Bank of Canada
Caisse de bienfaisance des employés
et retraités du CN (La)
Canadian Pacific Railway
CGI Group Inc.
CIBC
Ernst & Young LLP
Flint Ink
Gildan Activewear Inc.
Hydro-Québec
La Fondation Blairmore
Lando, Luigi
Merck Frosst Canada Ltée
National Bank of Canada
Norampac Inc.
Onex
Pfizer Canada Inc.
Power Corporation of Canada
Provigo Inc.
Quebecor Inc.
RBC Royal Bank
Saputo Inc.
Scotia Capital
ShireBioChem
Sun Chemical
TD Bank Financial Group
The S.M. Group International Inc.
UBS Warburg
SILVER
Corporate gifts from $15,000 to $24,999
Individual gifts from $5,000 to $9,999
ART Recherches et Technologies
Avancées Inc.
Aventis Pharma Inc.
Bellini, Marisa and Francesco
Dobson, John W.
Holt Renfrew & Co. Ltd.
IBM Canada Ltd.
Interinvest Consulting Corporation
of Canada
Investors Group Inc.
KPMG LLP
Loiselle, Léopold
National Bank Financial
Ogilvy Renault
Parfumeries Dans un Jardin Canada Inc.
Samson Bélair/Deloitte & Touche
The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc.
BRONZE
Corporate gifts from $5,000 to $14,999
Individual gifts from $2,000 to $4,999
Alcoa Foundation
Aldo Group Inc.
Algorithme Pharma Inc.
ALTANA Pharma Inc.
Aon Corp.
Apotex Inc.
Astral Media Inc.
Auto Publique II
Bélanger, Anne
BTI Canada
Caisse de dépôt et placement
du Québec
Caisse populaire Desjardins
Lac-Memphrémagog
Charron, André
Clic Import Export inc.
Cogeco Inc.
Daniel Langlois Foundation
Desjardins Financial Security
Desjardins Group
Desjardins Securities
Duchesne, Rose-Emma
EJLB Foundation
Eli Lilly Canada Inc.
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Fiera Capital inc.
Fluehler, Hans and Brillant-Fluehler,
Suzanne
Fondation Les Ailes de la Mode (La)
YOU 20
Fondation Paul A. Fournier
Gaulin, Andrée and Jean
Gaz Métro
GlaxoSmithKline
Gordon, Manuel
Graphic Innovators, Inc.
Groupe Hébert
Groupe Petra ltée
Hewitt Equipment Ltd.
Industrial Alliance
Industries Patenaude inc. (Les)
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation
J.D. Irving, Limited
Johnson & Johnson Inc.
Kruger Inc./Scott Paper Limited
Lamothe, Marie
Medley, Ruth
Mercier, Eileen A.
Mercille, Gilles
Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc.
Morin, Jacques
NATIONAL Public Relations
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
Ouimet-Beaudet, Francine
Pharmacia Produits aux
consommateurs
Pharmascience Inc.
Picard, Jean
Pierre Roy et associés
Productions Feeling inc. (Les)
QUAD Inc.
Relizon Canada Inc.
Rivet, France
Rogers Publishing, Healthcare
& Financial Services Group
S.D. Warren Services Company
Sabex 2002 inc.
Salomon Smith Barney Canada Inc.
Schering Canada inc.
Schubert, François and Marie Pineau
Société générale de financement
du Québec
Station Deli & Bar (La)
Stephen R. Bronfman Foundation
Stikeman Elliott LLP
The Cummings and Gold Families
The Gazette
The Great-West and London Life
The Lawrence & Frances Bloomberg
Foundation
The Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney and
Mrs. Mila Mulroney
TNG Corporation
Tommy Hilfiger Canada Inc.
Tremblay, Pauline
Triad Gestco Ltée
Tutino, Vicky
A.B. Warehouse Inc.
A.G.D. Verchères Express Inc.
Abitations Services Immobiliers inc.
Accessoires de Piscine Compétition inc.
Acier Charron
AD OPT Technologies Inc.
Adperformance Direct Inc.
AG International
Agence métropolitaine de transport
AGF Management Limited
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
Agropur Coopérative
Alaimo, Dora
Alexandre, Josianne
Alexandre Maître Traiteur
Aliments Santa Maria
Allaire
Allard, Nathalie
Allard, Paul
Alliance Steel Corp.
Alta Précision Inc.
Ancor Tuile de Granite inc.
Andrews & associés
Andrews, Hartland
Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc.
APF Villeneuve
Arborite, division of ITW Canada, Inc.
Argento et Associés
Argosy Partners
Armoires Fabritec
Arr. St-Lambert LeMoyne
Artcraft de Montréal ltée
Artelite inc.
Ashrae Montréal
Aspasie Inc.
Ass. Caisses/Secteur Drummond
Ass. Policiers Provinciaux Qc
Association employés-retraités,
Banque de Montréal
Association Volontaire
Assurances Leduc & Decelles inc.
Atelier d'usinage Meloche Inc.
Au Vieux Duluth
Aubé, Jean
Auger Inc.
Aune, J. Brian
Auto Control Medical Inc.
Auto Modena Inc.
Autobus Galland Ltée
Autobus Gérald Séguin inc. (Les)
Autobus Le Promeneur inc.
Autobus Terremont Ltée
Autobus Viens
Autobus Yves Séguin et fils inc.
Aviron Technical Institute
Aviva Canada Inc.
Avrith, Ernest
AXA Group
Axcan Pharma Inc.
B
B612 communications Inc.
Baggio, Daniel
Baillargeon, Carole
Balogh, Elizabeth
Banque de Montréal
Bar Le Temple
Barbe, Jacques
Baril, Benoît
Baril, Céline
Baril, Maryse
Barnes, Gertrude
Baseball Expos, L.P.
Beamish House Corp.
Beaudoin, Jean-Marc
Beaudoin, Louiselle
Beaudry, Louise
Beaudry, Patrick
Beaudry, Thérèse
Beaulieu, Louise
Beauté Star Bédard Mtl
Béchard, Yvon
Becton Dickinson Inc.
Bédard, Denis
Bédard, Jean
Bedecs, Elaine
Bégin, Charlotte
Bélanger, Marie-Paule
Bélanger, Me Gérald
Bélanger, Nicole
Bélanger, Sandra
Belgo Building Inc.
Bélisle, Claude
Bélisle, Léo J.
Bélisle, Réjean
Béliveau, Roger
Bell Canada
Bell Helicopter Textron
Bell Québec
Bellai Frères ltée
Benjamin, Steven
Benoît, Pierre
Bergeron, André
Bergeron, Michel
Berlangieri, Nicole
Berlex
Bernard - Brassard Attorneys
Bernard Chagnon, Univesta
Bernier, Jules
Bernier, Sylvain
Bertrand Mathieu ltée
Bertrand, Liliane and Philippe
Béton Amix ltée
Béton Grilli Inc.
Béton St-Hubert inc.
Bijouterie Lavigueur
Bilodeau, Dominicke
Birch, Irene G.R.
Bissonet - Mercadante
Blouin, Jean-Pierre
BMW Canbec
Bois Franc Eurama Hardwood Inc.
Boisvert Pontiac Buick GMC
Boisvert, Normand
Bolduc, Daniel
Bonanza
Bond, Michel
Bonneville, Maryse
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Bosco Uomo Inc.
Bossy, Mike
Bouchard, André
Boucher, Claudine
BouClair Inc.
Boudreau, Gérard
Bougie, Bernard
Boulangerie La Marchegiana
Bourassa, J.-Marie
Bourdeau, Francine
Boutayeb, Faiçal
Boutet, Martin
Bouthillier, Gilles
Boutique Pour Lui
Brady, Thomas
Brasserie Du Moulin (La)
Brault, Hélène-Louise
Breakwater Resources Ltd.
Brian Howard, avocat
Brissette, Kevin
Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada
Brodeur, André
Brodeur, Pierre
Brosseau, Suzanne
Brown, Anne V.
Brown, Gordon M.
Brown, Peggy
Brown, Sherrill
Brunet, Benoît
Brunner, Robert
Bryce Liberty
Bujold, Louisette
Burbidge, F.S.
Bureau, Jean-François
Bureautique réparation installation
service B.R.I.S. Inc.
Buroplan Inc.
C
C.A.C. Global Inc.
C.P.A. Blainville Ste-Thérèse
Caccia Fashions Inc.
Cadieux & Associées
CAE
Caisses populaires Desjardins :
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Pierre-Boucher
St-Claude
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St-Jérôme
St-Pierre-Apôtre de Longueuil
Ste-Thérèse-de-Blainville
Verts-Sommets
Calego International Inc.
Camionnage GHL inc.
Camions Inter-Anjou
Camping Mirabel
Canavan, Alan S.
Canoptec Inc.
Cantin, Normand
Cantin, Robert
Caractéra
Cardinal, Robert
Cargill Foods
Cari-All Products Inc.
Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd.
Caron, Denise and Robert
Carpentier, Normand
Carter-Horner Corp.
Cartier, Johanne
Cartier, Michel
Cartier, Micheline
Cast Terminal Inc.
CBTR
CDP Capital Entertainment
Cedarlane Laboratories Limited
Cédilot, André
Centre de décoration des sols
Centre de financement des véhicules
Centre de Langues Internationales
Charpentier "CLIC"
Centre du Camion Beaudoin inc.
Centre Financier Lévis-Appalaches
Centre Jeunesse des Laurentides
Cercle Mgr Poissant
Cerundolo & Maiorino
Chalut, Alain
Champagne, Luc
Champoux, Michel
Charest, André
Chartray Refrigération
Chaussures de sécurité Collins
Chill Hydro
Chocolat Qualité De Luxe inc.
Choquette, Denis
Cianci, G.
CIMA +
Clarins Canada
CLD de Longueuil
Clément, Ghislain
Clinique Optométrique Boissy
Cloutier, Huguette
Club de golf Acton Vale, Amis
et membres
Club de golf Dunneros
Club de Hockey Canadien inc.
Club West Island
CMP Pièces Métalliques ltée
CMS Benoît Laflamme
CN
Coast Paper
Coca-Cola
Codet Inc.
Coffrages CCC ltée (Les)
Coffrages Dominic ltée (Les)
Cohen, Eric or Susan
Coiffure Signature
Colby, Monet, Demers, Delage
& Crevier
Collège Montmorency
Comité de gestion de la taxe scolaire
de l'île de Montréal
Comité social Codet
Comptez vos sous inc.
Concept Cardio Plus
Connexim
Construction Albert Jean ltée
Construction F. Catania et Ass. inc.
Construction P. Major
Constructions Bricon (Les)
Constructions Infrabec inc. (Les)
Constructions Louisbourg
Convatec
Coop. Producteurs de sirop d'érable
Corporate Express Produits de Bureau
Inc.
Corus S.E.C.
Coursol, Jean-Marc
Courtiers Ass. Normand Quesnel
& Ass. inc.
Couture, Bruno
Couture, Thérèse
Couture-Cayouette, Jeanne
Couvoir Boire & Frères
Cowie, Ian
Cozzolino, Gennero
Craig, Carl John
Creamer, Johanne
Creamer, Pierre
Crevier, Monique
Croisières AML
CROP Inc.
Croteau, Marcel
Culver, Mary and David
Cusson, Jacqueline
D
Da Vinci Foods Ltd.
Dabena Inc.
Dagenais, Jean
Dagenais, Michel
Daigle, Yvon
Daigneault, Réjean
Daniele International Inc.
Daoust, Michel
Daoust, Micheline M.D.
Daoust-Dallaire, Fabiola
Dare Foods Ltd.
Datamark Systems
Dault, Gilles
Davignon, Jean or Rita
Deamen, Michel
Décarie Motors Inc.
De Cespedès, Louis
Declos, Manon
Del Laboratories Canada Inc.
Délice Grec Faros
Delisle, Laurent
Delisle, Nicole
Della Rocca, Jason
De Luca, Angelina
De Luca, Maria
De Luca, Michael
Demers, M.-Joseph
Déry, Pierre
Desautels, Daniel
Desautels, Pierre
Deschênes, Jacques
Deschênes, Luc
Desco Inc.
Desforges, Gaétan
DeSigi Honda
Desjardins Corporate Financial Centres
Desjardins Ducharme Stein Monast
Desjardins, Raymond-M.
Desjardins, Rita
Deslauriers, Sylvain
Desmarais, Marie
Desmarais, Pierre
YOU 21
Desmarais, Robert
Després Laporte
Desrochers, Marc
Dessau-Soprin
D'ettore, Joe
Développement Deracorp Inc.
Di Feo, Gerardo
Di Staulo, Ben
Di Staulo, Marco
Di Tullio, Pasquale
Diack, Sybil
Diamond, Daniel
Diamond, Mélanie
Diane Vaillancourt, pharmacienne
Dicerni, Perri P.
DiLorenzo, Nicolas
Diners Club International
Dionne, Jean-François
Discreet Logic Inc.
Dismed
Distinction Inc.
Distribution G.R.
Distribution Regitan
Distribution Sel
Distributions R. R.
Divco Limited
DJL Construction inc.
Dobrin, Mitzi and Mel
Domaine, Line
Dostaler, Lucille
DSJ Holding Ltd.
Ducharme, André
Dufour, Vincent
Dufresne, Yvon
Dumontier, Louis R.
Dunn, Jane H.
Dunton Rainville senc
Dupéré, Fernand
Duro Dyne Canada Inc.
Duval, Isabelle
Dyall, John
E
E.S.L.C. ltée
Easey, Jim
Echenberg, Penny and Gordon
EKA Chimie Canada Inc.
Elgrably, Ruth
Elias, Marc
Elk Property Management Ltd.
EMG Media/Hollywood@home Inc.
Employés G.I.T.
Energex Pellet Fuel Inc.
Engelberg, Cory
Ent. CAM Construction
Entreprise Denis Legault inc.
Entreprises Barrette ltée (Les)
Entreprises Catcan inc.
Entreprises Claude Chagnon inc. (Les)
Entreprises Électriques L.M. inc.
Entreprises J.-C. Leroux 1992 ltée (Les)
Entreprises Michaud Ville (Les)
Entreprises Michel Corbeil inc. (Les)
Entreprises Popot (Les)
Entreprises S.J.M. inc. (Les)
Enveloppe Concept Inc.
Environment Canada
Équipement Emballage MMC ltée
Équipements de Bureau KBM (Les)
Équipements Johnston
ESI Information Technologies Inc.
Éthier, Caroline
Everson, R.M.
Excavation Bergevin et Laberge
Excavation Loiselle & Frères Inc.
Excavation Robert Hutchins Inc.
Execaire
Experts Conseils CEP
Experts Conseils Papko Inc. (Les)
F
F.D.C. Compagnie ltée
Fabiello, Carmine
Fadda, Nancy
Fafard, Benoît
Fastening Specialties Inc.
Favretto, Dario P.
Fempro inc.
Fenêtres Magistral
Festi-Fêtes
Fiducie de Location Beaudry
Financial Models Company Inc.
Finnerty, Michael
Fiorilli, Maria
First Capital Realty Inc.
Fisher Scientific
Fisher, Thomas-John
Flanders, Kappy
Floud, Gwendolyn J.
Flueler, Edward
Folini, Marina
Fondation Banque Laurentienne
Fondation Cité de la Santé CHARL
Fondation Club de Golf Hemmingford
Fondation Edward Assh
Fondation employés Banque de
Montréal
Fondation Jean Marc Paquette
Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon
Fondation Michel Cadrin
Fonds de charité des employés
IBM - Granby
Fonds pour don charitable Employés
Stadacona (Les)
Fontaine de l'Espoir Comité des dons
Banque de Montréal
Fontaine, Paule
Ford Electric Supply Ltd.
Forest Pallettes Inc.
Forest, François
Formedic Communications Inc.
Fortier Transfert ltée
Foster, Brian
Foyer Design
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
Fugère, Louis
Fusion Énergie inc.
Future Electronics, Interconnect Group
G
Gaétan Hotte inc.
Gagnon, François
Gagnon, Réginald
Galateck-Disco Mobile (La)
Gallop, W.J.
Gämmerler Corporation
Garaga inc.
Garage Laguë ltée
Garcia, Claude
Garival inc.
Garth Brooks
Gastier Inc.
Gaudreault, Helen
Gaumond, Myriam
Gauthier, Bruno
Gauthier, Claude
Gauthier, Donald
Gauthier, Sonia
Gauthier, Yvon
Gauvreau, Jean-Marie
GCM Consultants
Gemme, Alain
Gendron, Claude
Généreux, Marc
Genivar
Georges Deslauriers Inc.
Gestion Alain Barrette inc.
Gestion Claude Demers
Gestion Cyr Inc.
Gestion Fortune Hill Inc.
Gestion Francine Barrette
Gestion Genechem inc.
Gestion Jean-Marc Baronet inc.
Gestion Michel Aubry inc.
Gestion Phila inc.
Gestion Plamondon ltée
Gestion stratégique d'entreprises
Ghorayeb, Charles
Giannoukakis, Athanasios
Giguère, Claire
Gilbert, Réjean
Gibraltar Investigations
Gilles Mercille Inc.
Gillespie, Christopher J.
Girard, Mario
Girardeau, Guy
Gladu-Chaumont, Ginette
Glenen, Ruth
Globe Electric Company Inc.
Globe Metal Rec. Services Inc.
Godin, Benoît
Godin, Gilles
Goldman Sachs Canada
Goldstein, Flanz & Fishman
Golf Classique Louis Demers
Gomery, John H.
Gonzalez, Gonzalo
Goodwin, Ross
Gosselin, Gabriel
Goulakos, Socrates
Goulet, Michelle
Goyette, Jacques
Grain Process Enterprises Ltd.
Grandmont, Norbert
Green, Fred
Greiche, Sarah and Raouf
Griffiths McBurney & Partners
Grimmel, Karl
Groupe Bau-Val Inc. (Le)
Groupe BMTC inc.
Groupe Conseil PVA inc. (Le)
Groupe Deschênes inc.
Groupe Direct
Groupe Gaudreault Inc. (Le)
Groupe Hébert Lussier
Groupe Hôtelier Grand Château
Groupe Intairnet
Groupe KHEOPS
Groupe Moliflex-White
Groupe Montoni Construction inc.
Groupe Multina
Groupe Orléans Express inc.
Groupe Popcorn inc.
Groupe Rodican Inc.
Groupe Santé Express
Groupe Service Jean Boulais
Groupe TVA inc.
Groupe Vidal (Le)
Groupe Voyages Québec
Gruen, Mats
GTI Capital
Guay, Benoit
Guevin, Marie-Claude
Guilbault, Pascal
Guillotte, Marie-Ève
Guindon Chabot Conseillers
Guy, Robert
H
H. Faucher Transport inc.
Habitations d'Aujourd'hui (Les)
Hafner Inc.
Haiman, Jim
Hampson, Hilary
Hanna, George M.
Hansen, Rachel
Harling Marketing Inc.
Harris, Stephen
Hartnett, John
Hary, Nicole
HDG
Hearson, Patrick
Heath, Derek
Hébert, Johanne
Heenan Blaikie, LLP
Heller Bros. Packing Corp.
Henri Radermaker & Fils Inc.
Henri, Jean-Claude
Hervé Pomerleau inc.
Hewitt, Harry
Holiday Luggage (Canada) Inc.
Honda Nord Sud
Hoolahan, John
Hôpital Notre-Dame
Houde, Serge
Houle, Solange
Hounsell, Mark
Howard-Brady, Joan
HVAC Inc.
Hydro Agri North America Inc.
I
IGA des Sources inc.
Immeubles Morcar Inc. (Les)
Immo-Spec
Importations Universal inc. (Les)
Imprimerie Papier
IMS Experts Conseils
IMS Health
Industrie Guy Tardif
Industrie Monam inc.
Industries Rouillard inc. (Les)
ING
Innovitech
Inspec-Sol Inc.
Institut de la recherche scientifique
Insurance Bureau of Canada
Interfusion
Invera Inc.
Investissement Québec
Invitrogen Canada
Ireland, Brent
Irving Rackover
Isolation Dispro Inc.
Ivanier, Fernanda and Sydney
J
J. Céglia & Fils ltée
J.E. Fortin inc.
J.E. Hanger Ltée
J.J. Marshall inc.
Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Jacques Noury, arpenteur
Jean-Guy Parent, Intercom services
immobiliers
Jean, Solange
Jesion, Tara
Jesswood Packaging Inc.
Job Match 3
John, May Stephen
Johnson, Francine
Joly Riendeau & Duke
Joly, André
Jomphe, Alfreda N.
Junger, Philippe
K
Kaba Ilco Inc.
Kadora Investments Ltd.
Kaplansky, Gil
Kaufmann de Suisse
Kefor Structures ltée
Kimberly-Clark Inc.
Klym, Renata
Kodak Canada Inc.
KOM International Inc.
Kouzounas, Terry
Kruger Inc., Trois-Rivières
L
L.A. Hébert ltée
L.Tran Enterprises Inc.
Labatt Breweries of Canada
Labelle, Paul
Laberge - services alimentaires inc.
Laboratoire Médical Biron
Labrosse, Jacques
Lacasse, Guy
Lachance, Huguette
Lachance, Robert
Lachapelle, Claude
Lacombe, Claude
Ladouceur, Marie-Claude
Lafarge Canada inc.
Lafleur, Carole and Brian
Lafleur, Marie-Claude
Laguile Elite
Lajeunesse, Hugues
Laliberté, Euclide
Laliberté, Guy
Lallemand Inc.
Lamontagne, Gilles
Lamothe, Daniel
Lamoureux, Alain
Lancheres, Helen
Landreville, Luc
Langevin, Sylvie
Langlais Miller, Cécile
Langlois, Brenda
Laparé, Jacques
Lapierre, Gino
Lapierre, Michel
Laplante, Francine
La Presse
L'Aréna des Canadiens inc.
Larivière, Jacques
Larouche, Richard
Laser AMP Inc.
Latour, Michel
Latreille, Claudette
Latulippe, Nancy
Laurentide Controls Ltd.
Laurier, Michel
Laurin, Jean-Pierre
Lauzon, Robert
Lavaute, Françoise
Lavigne, Suzanne
Lavoie Thériault, Madeleine
Lavoie, Denis
Law, Helen G.
Le Club Lions de St-Édouard Région inc.
Le Groupe Bovet
Le Groupe CSL Inc.
Le Groupe Écho Inc.
Le Groupe Gordian
Leacross Foundation
Lebeau, Louis-Yves
Leblanc, Fernand
Leclerc, Jacques L.
Leclerc, Martin
Légaré, Daniel
Legault, Guylaine
Legault, Serge
Léger, Paul-André
Leibovitch, Ron Earl
Lemay, Daniel
Lemay, Diane and René Vallières
Lemay, Lisette
Lemieux, Alain
Lemieux, Serge
Lemire, Micheline
Leonard Ellen Family Foundation
Lepage, Robert
L'Épargne Électronique
Lépine, Juliette
Leroux Steel Inc.
Les Aliments Roma Ltée
Les Chérubins
Les frères Brothers Inc.
Les Investissements René St-Pierre ltée
Les Marronniers
Les Productions Déments Ciel
Lessard, Denis
Lessard, Lise
Lessard, Pierre
Lévesque, Élaine
Lévesque, Michèle
Levy Pilotte
Lewis, Laurent
L'Express du Midi inc.
Lillie, Eric
Limocar
Litho Excel
Loblaw
Location Brossard
Lomex Inc.
Loracon Constructions inc.
Lord, Norman
LSR Constructions
Ludgate, Peter J.
Lumas Inc.
Lupien, Richard
Lutfy, Bruce
Luxme International Ltd.
Lyndt & Sprungli Inc.
M
M.G.A. Électrique
MAAX Inc.
MacDonald, Albert
MacLean, Eleonor
Macleod, Angela
Maçonnerie Papineau
Maçonnerie Rainville & Frères
Magnan, Nicole
Magu Ltd.
Maher, W.H.
Maintenance Clean Pro
Maison Bond (La)
Maison Darche (La)
Maison Provinciale des Ursulines (La)
Malo, Charles
Manco Domplex
Maniatis, Thomas
Manulife Financial
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Mappin, Judith
Marchand, Magnan, Melançon
Marchant, Jacques
Margiotta, Lucia
Marrocco, Roberto
Marsh Canada Limited
Marsh, Tara
Marsolais, Sylvie
Martel-Langlois, Yvette
Martellino, Bob
Martin, Cynthia
Martin, Danielle
Martin, Gaétane
Martirené, Marie-Noël
Masse, Denise
Matteau Poirier Inc.
McCune III, Joseph M.
McDonough, John
McKay, Richard
McKellar, Agnes
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
Medical Education Network (Canada) Inc.
Medisys
Ménard, Ghyslaine
Mentor
Metacor International Inc.
Metcalfe, Yvon
Métivier, Pierre
Metrakos, P.
METRO Inc.
Métromédia CMR Plus inc.
Meubles Concordia
Michel Julien Moderco
Michelangelo Elementary School Family
Microcell Solutions Inc.
Microsoft Canada Co.
Millette & fils Limitée
Milo, Antonio
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries
et de l'Alimentation
Ministère du Développement
économique et régional
Miron, H.
MLC associés Experts Conseils
Moimeme Investments Inc.
Moisan, Alain
Mondial Saturn Saab Isuzu
Monette, Diane
Montcalm, Peter
Montreal Newspaper Guild
Montship Inc.
Monty, Jean
Moquin, Joncas, Savaria
Moreau, Marcel
Moreau, Yves
Morgan Stanley Canada Limited
Morin, Jacqueline B.
Motel Adam
Mott's Canada
Mourelatos, Suzie
Murphy, Daniel T.
N
Nadeau, Marc
Nadeau, Michel
Nadeau, Paul
Nasteco inc.
National Analysts Inc.
National Film Board of Canada
National Warranty
Naud, Yvan
Nepveu Groulx, Marie
Neuco Image Group
Newell Rubbermaid Canada
NFOE et associés architectes
Nivel Inc.
Normand Jasmin Excavation
Nor-Web Consultation
Nourry, Simonne
Novabus inc.
Nyman, Jason
O
Oblicas Inc.
OKI Bering
Omnia Technologies Inc.
O'Neill, Frank A.
Ontario Power Generation
Ordre des comptables agréés
du Québec
Ordre des filles d'Isabelle
O'Reilly, Rolande
YOU 22
Orviande inc.
Oryschuk, Yuri
Osram Sylvania Ltd.
Ouellet, Claude
P
Pannunzio, Luisa
Papier Turgeon
Papiers Stadacona Ltée
Paquin, René
Paquin, Yvan
Paré, Guy
Parmalat
Pasta Belle Inc.
Pastene
Pâtisserie la Châteauguoise
Pavage C.S.F. inc.
Pavage Continental
Peccia, Gracia
Performance D.O. et Formation Inc.
Petite Bretonne (La)
Petitpas, Johanne
Petrela, Murray, Leblanc Inc.
Pétromont
PHH Arval
Philhobar Design Ltd.
Philip, Pierre
Picher, Raymond
Picotte, Daniel
Pièces d'Auto CFP inc.
Pillenière, Roland
Piotte, Serge
Piperni, Pasquale
Placements Arden inc. (Les)
Plagakis, Stavroula
Plamondon, Raymond
Plastique Micron
Pliages Apaulo
Plomberie Denis Paradis (La)
Plomberie D-Jel
Poirier, Isabelle
Poissant, Charles-Albert
Poissant, Maurice
Poissant, Robert
Polyservices Plan. Financière CEG inc.
Pontbriand, Pierre
Potvin-De Cubellis, Francine
Poupart Bérard Lussier C.A.
Premier Fruits & Légumes BBL Inc.
Premtec Ressources inc.
Prestilux inc.
Prévost Auclair Fortin Daoust
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Primeau Métal inc.
Primeau, Robert
Procter & Gamble Inc.
Prodevco Inc.
Producteurs de lait du Québec (Les)
Produits de Piscines Vogue
Professional Pharmaceutical Corp.
Promotion France Morin inc.
Promutuel Coaticook-Sherbrooke
Protech Chemicals Ltd.
Protection Incendie Robert ltée
Provost, Bernard
Provost, Carmen
Pulcini, Quirino
Q
Qualipak
Quantz, Shirley and Edward
Quesnel, Sylvie
Quintal, Stéphane
Qit - Fer & Titane inc.
Qti/PressTech Ltd.
R
R. E. Notkin & Associates Inc.
Racicot, Claudette
Raenden, Leslie
Rainville, Armand
Ranger, Claude
Ratiopharm
Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton
Raymond Landry Gestion Reper inc.
Raymond, Alain
Raymond, Norman
RBC Capital Markets
RBC Investments
RCR International Inc.
Reardon, Suzanne
Reber Grafix
Reehill, Ingrid
Reitmans (Canada) Limited
Relais Chevrolet Olds ltée (Le)
Reliure Laval Inc.
Rémillard Moquin Nadeau
Lebel, avocats
Réseau de Transport de Longueuil
Résidence Cité-Rive
Restaurant Messina
Restaurations Dijon inc.
RGA Life Reinsurance Company
of Canada
Richard Fréchette inc.
Richard, Laurent
Richard Tanguay, LOC International
Richelieu Hardware
Richter, Usher & Vineberg
Rider, Lillian M.
Rimondi, Mariangela
Rob McIntosh China Inc.
Robert Paquette Autobus et Fils inc.
Robesco, Larry A.
Robitaille, Martin
Rocheleau, Daniel
Rodéo du Camion
Rodrigue, Pierre
Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
Roman, Muriel
Romano, Émilio
Ross, Colin
Roy Courtier en Transport inc.
Roy, Alain
Roy, Christian
Roy, Élizabeth
Roy, Isabelle
Royal Canadian Legion (The)
Roynat Capital
Roynat Inc.
Rubanco
Runte, Dr. Roseanne
S
Salon Funéraire Guay
Samuel & Fils & Cie
SAP Canada Inc.
Satov, Murray
Saunders, Jeannie or Nelson
Sauvé, André
Schiano, Biago
Schiltz, Yvonne
Schneider Foods
Schoots, Peter
Seald Sweet LLC
Sears
Séguin, Claude
Séguin, Yolande G.
Serta Bon-Aire
Services Administratifs MDV Inc.
Services de Paie Élec.
Services Financiers Marc
Bérubé inc. (Les)
Services Financiers SFL
Services Matrec inc.
SGT 2000 inc.
Shareck, Robert
Shaw, Susan B.
Sico Inc.
Siemens Canada
Sigouin, Lucette
Silcoff, Alison and Joel
Silvia & St-Pierre ltée
Simard Beaudry inc.
Simard, Denis
Simard, Jackie and Léon
Simoneau, Michel
Sintra inc.
Skoulakis Inc.
Skratch Brossard
Skyservice
Smart & Biggar
Smith & Nephew Inc.
Smith, Lara & Sara
SNC Lavalin
Société Commandite Morzarive
Société de contrôle Johnson
- Eastern Canada
Société de Transport de Montréal
Société des Casinos du Québec inc.
Société des diplomés en textiles
Société du Groupe
d'Embouteillage Pepsi
Société Financière Bourgie Inc.
Société Pag Pharma
Société Pierre Boucher
Société Prudent Inc. (La)
Sodexho Canada
SODRAC/SPACQ/SACEM
Solomon, Michel R.
Solution Modex
Sorriso Foods
Spécialistes de l'Électroménager (Les)
SR Telecom Inc.
St-Cyr, Ann Lynn
St-Denis, Émile
Ste-Rose Honda
Ste-Thérèse Auto
Stevenson, Louise
St-Martin Électrique inc.
St-Onge, Thérèse
Stora Enso North America
Strath, Evelyn
Street Chemicals & Co.
StyroChem
Sullivan, Carole
Sun Life Financial
Sylvain, Léonard
Syscomax inc.
Système Danfreight inc.
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T.B.M.F.
T.M.I.S.I. Inc.
Taddeo, Giuseppina
Tagher, Charbel H.
Talbot, Danielle
Talbot, Pierre
Tan-Phat, La
Taya Courrier Intermédiaire inc.
Taylor, A. Scott
Techcraft MFG. Inc.
Tembec Paperboard Group
Tessier Récréo-Parc
Tessier, Claude
Tetrault-Sirsly, Carol-Ann
The Canadian Salt Company Limited
The Canam Manac Group Inc.
The Cyril & Dorothy, Joel & Jill
Reitman Family Foundation
The Guarantee Company of North
America
The John and Rosemary
Reilly Foundation
The Kinal Memorial Golf Tournament
The Marjorie & Gerald Bronfman
Foundation
The Montreal Alouettes
The Newspaper Guild
The Rideau
The Strategic Counsel (Ottawa) Inc.
The Tauben Family Foundation
Thermo King Montreal
Thibault, Maurice
Thibodeau, Andrée
Thomas, Nancy
Thomson, David M.P.
Toitures Hogues inc. (Les)
Ton of Bricks
Towers Perrin
Toyota Magog
Tradounsky, Claudette
Trak, Ada
Transat A.T. Inc.
Transcontinental
TransForce
Transport Adapté de Laval
Transport Guilbault inc.
Transport Robert
Transport St-Léonard inc.
Travelway Group International Inc.
Trayhor, Paul
Tremblay, Eugène liquidateur
Trica inc.
Tricots Liesse (1983) Inc.
Trudeau, Robert L.
Trudel, Pierre
Trumper, Ronald
T-S Sachs International Inc.
TV Supertek
Two Roads Investments Inc.
Tyringhan Investments Ltd.
Tzougrakis, Herc
U
UAP inc.
Uniboard Canada inc.
Uniforme Tecnic
Uni-Sélect Inc.
Universal Studios Canada Inc.
Universalia Management Group
Université de Montréal
Univins inc.
Upton, Charles Earl
Usichrome
V
Vadeboncoeur, Ghislaine
Vaillancourt, Gilles
Valentin, Maria Ines
Vanakoulias, Kosta
Van-Smith Marketing
Veillette, Gilles
Ventes Prestiges inc. (Les)
Verchères Auto Inc.
Vergers Leahy Inc. (Les)
Vermeulen / Hind Architects Inc.
Verrier Paquin Hébert
Verrier, Suzanne
Versatech Holdings Ltd.
Via Rail Canada
Viandes Décarie inc.
Viandes Laroche (Les)
Videoville Showtime Inc.
Ville de Longueuil
Villeneuve Bergeron, Micheline
Von Huene, Bernhard
W-Z
Waldorf, Geraldine
Walker, Rita
Wall, Graham
Wal-Mart
Watkins, Thelma
Webtronics Electrical and
Mechanical Services Ltd.
Weinman, Andrew
Weiss, Alex
White, Julie
Whitehall-Robins Inc.
Wilco inc.
Wirth Steel
Wong, Bernard
Wong, Pauline
X-Per-X Inc.
Yates, David
Yermus, Joseph or Liz
Zaor, Jo Ann
Zimmerman, Hans
Zimmermann, Janet
Our Offices in Quebec
Senior Staff and
Professionals
Executive Director
Nicole Magnan, B.Com., MAP
Assistant Executive Director
Jean Pierre Laurin, CA, MAP
Director, Communications & Marketing
Marie-Claude Lafleur
Director, Revenue Development
Francine Bourdeau
Director, Cancer Information Service
Robert Desmarais, MBA
Director, Western Region
Manon Durocher
Director, Community Services
Suzanne Lemire
Director, Eastern Region
Steve Lévesque
Director, Human Resources
Linda Young. MBA
Coordinator, Ligne J’Arrête!
Sylvie Foucault (since May 2003)
Denis Lafleur (until April 2003)
Coordinator, Cancer
Information Service
Line Lafantaisie, Dt. p. (since January 2003)
Lodge Coordinator
Laurent Richard
Quebec Division
5151 de l’Assomption Blvd., Montreal, Quebec H1T 4A9
Telephone: (514) 255-5151 • Fax: (514) 255-2808
Abitibi-Témiscamingue/Jamésie (10 sections)
152 Murdoch Avenue, Suite 101, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec J9X 1E2
Telephone: (819) 762-6707 • Fax: (819) 762-6708
Regional Development Officer: Jacqueline Kingsbury
Bas Saint-Laurent/Gaspésie (20 sections)
300 St-Germain Street East, Rimouski, Quebec G5L 1B9
Telephone: (418) 723-5116 • Fax: (418) 723-1221
Regional Development Officer: Alain Raymond
Drummondville/Bois-Francs (8 sections)
207-A Dorion Street, Drummondville, Quebec J2C 1T8
Telephone: (819) 478-3261 • Fax: (819) 478-0479
Regional Development Officer: Michèle Trottier
Eastern Townships (13 sections)
3330 King Street West, Suite 130, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1L 1C9
Telephone: (819) 562-8869 • Fax: (819) 562-5870
Regional Development Officer: Josée Loignon
Laurentides (22 sections)
72 de la Gare Street, St-Jérôme, Quebec J7Z 2B8
Telephone: (450) 436-2691 • Fax: (450) 436-3801
Regional Development Officers:
Annie Lafrenière (by interim since October 2003)
France Massé (until February 2003)
Laval/Lanaudière (21 sections)
323 St-Martin Blvd. West, Laval, Quebec H7M 1Y7
Telephone: (450) 663-2628 • Fax: (450) 663-3134
Regional Coordinator: Louise Guilmain
Regional Development Officer: Marise Perrier
Mauricie (8 sections)
1259 Hart Street, Trois-Rivières, Quebec G9A 4S4
Telephone: (819) 374-6744 • Fax: (819) 373-4337
Regional Coordinator: Monique Tremblay
Regional Development Officer: Joanne Tremblay
Montreal (27 sections)
5151 de l’Assomption Blvd., Montreal, Quebec H1T 4A9
Telephone: (514) 255-5151 • Fax: (514) 255-2808
Regional Coordinator: Maryse Beaulieu
Outaouais (15 sections)
50C St-Raymond Blvd., Suite 207, Gatineau, Quebec J8Y 1R7
Telephone: (819) 777-4428 • Fax: (819) 777-7164
Regional Coordinator: Jocelyne Vigeant
Quebec/Chaudière/Appalaches (39 sections)
1040 Belvédère Avenue, Suite 214, Quebec, Quebec G1S 3G3
Telephone: (418) 683-8666 • Fax: (418) 683-4617
Regional Coordinator: Réjean Daigneault
Assistant Coordinator: Nichole Laderoute
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Richelieu/Yamaska (9 sections)
446 St-Joseph Street, P.O. Box 426, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 7B8
Telephone: (450) 773-1003 • Fax: (450) 773-2220
Regional Coordinator: Louise Lamothe
Regional Development Officer: Nicole C. Cartier
Rive-Sud (7 sections)
450 Chemin Chambly, Suite 100, Longueuil, Quebec J4H 3L7
Telephone: (450) 442-9430 • Fax: (450) 442-0592
Regional Development Officer: Nicole Champagne
Saguenay-Lac St-Jean/Chibougamau/Chapais/Côte-Nord (18 sections)
930 Jacques-Cartier Street East, Local B-210, Chicoutimi, Quebec G7H 7K9
Telephone: (418) 543-2222 • Fax: (418) 543-5912
Regional Coordinator: Martine Paradis (since September 2003)
Sud-Ouest (17 sections)
67 St-Jean-Baptiste Blvd., Suite 201, Châteauguay, Quebec J6J 3H6
Telephone: (450) 692-5110 • Fax: (450) 692-5688
Regional Development Officer: Paul Bonneau
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