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AGM 2025





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Annual General Meeting 2025 - Our French Language champions, a collective asset committed to your health 

On June 16, 2025, the French Language Health Services Network of Eastern Ontario held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Centre Pauline-Charron in Ottawa, in a hybrid format.

Held under the theme “Our French-Language Champions: A Collective Asset Committed to Your Health,” the event brought together our honorary, individual, and corporate members, health system partners, and key actors from the francophone community, both in person and virtually.
 

A Roundtable that Sparked Dialogue and Inspiration

The meeting featured a dynamic roundtable discussion with four outstanding panelists:

  • Marc Bisson, Executive Director, Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie
  • Imène Tissoukai, Organizational Development Consultant, Santé Bruyère
  • Rachel Gouin, Executive Director, Centre le CAP
  • Mélanie Henderson, Director, Member Experience and External Relations, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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Their insights highlighted common challenges, inspiring practices, and tangible pathways to promote equitable and sustainable access to French-language health services across the region.

 

Key Moments of the AGM

During the AGM, we presented our 2024–2025 Annual Report, outlining the year’s key achievements, strategic initiatives, and the continued growth of our network. We also conducted the election of Board members for the upcoming year.

The meeting concluded with an informal networking session, providing attendees and partners the opportunity to strengthen connections and explore future collaborations in support of the Network’s mission.

 

A Sincere Thank You

We extend our warmest thanks to everyone who joined us in person or online. Your engagement, active participation, and ongoing support are vital to the advancement of French-language health services in Eastern Ontario.


Useful documents:
Agenda of the Business Meeting (French only)
Minutes of the 2024 AGM (French only)
Download the event poster

AGM 2024



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Annual Assembly 2024: 25 Years of Commitment and Innovation
On June 20, 2024, the Réseau des services de santé en français de l'Est de l'Ontario celebrated its Annual Assembly at the Pauline-Charron Centre in Ottawa. Under the theme "25 Years of Commitment and Innovation," the meeting saw the participation of honorary, individual, and corporate members, health system partners, as well as influential leaders from the Francophone community.

The day was highlighted by a round table moderated by Normand Glaude, Executive Director of the Réseau, and enriched by the presence of Dominic Giroux, CEO of Montfort Hospital, Antoine Désilets, Executive Director of the Société Santé en français, Denis Vaillancourt, former President of the Réseau and the AFO, and Jacinthe Desaulniers, former CEO of the Réseau. They shared their expertise and perspectives on the evolution and future challenges of French-language health services in our region.

During our assembly, we unveiled our 2023-2024 Annual Report, titled "Le Réseau Annuel," which highlights the significant achievements and progress of the year. We also proceeded with the election of new members to the Board of Directors. The event concluded with a networking session, offering participants the opportunity to strengthen connections and explore future collaborations.

We warmly thank all participants for their presence and commitment.


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AGM 2023


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A Collective Success

On June 22, 2023, the Réseau des services de santé en français de l'Est de l'Ontario had the pleasure of holding its Annual General Meeting at the Pauline-Charron Center in Ottawa. Under the banner of "Renewed Connections, Strengthened Collaborations: Catalysts for the Advancement of French Health Services," this event was marked by the active participation and commitment of our members and partners.
 

Network Achievements

The AGM was an opportunity to highlight our many achievements during the 2022-2023 year. We unveiled our annual report in the form of a magazine entitled "The Reseau Annual" This document testifies to our hard work and continuous progress in improving French health services.

We also had the opportunity to share our first report to the "le Réseau à l'écoute " community. This report, a first for us, demonstrates our commitment to actively listening to our communities and emphasizes the importance of two-way communication. During the meeting, the Réseau was able to vote for new representatives on its board of directors.


Guest Speaker

We were pleased to welcome Fabien Hébert, the President of the Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario (AFO), as the guest speaker. His enlightening speech paved the way for productive discussions on future perspectives for French health.

Recognition of Community Members' Contributions

The AGM was also an opportunity to honor exceptional members of our community by awarding them the title of Honorary Member posthumously: Mariette Carrier Fraser and Gisèle Lalonde.
 

In-Person Networking

The Network's Annual General Meeting was closed with a networking session. After three years of virtual meetings, reconnecting in person allowed for deeper discussions, strengthened bonds, and revitalized our collective collaboration.


Thank you for your participation!
 

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AGM 2022 : 


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The 2022 annual general meeting of the Réseau took place on June 23, 2022. It was presented under the theme "French-language health services: state of affairs". Nearly eighty people participated in this event.
 

The participants had the opportunity to hear from two distinguished guests: Matthew Anderson, President and CEO of Ontario Health, and Antoine Désilets, Executive Director of Société Santé en français. They were invited to share their perspectives on the transformation of the health system and French-language services.
 

The 2022 AGM was also an opportunity to unveil our very first annual report in the form of a magazine titled "Le Réseau Annuel", to communicate about the new formation of the board of directors chaired by Saint-Phard Désir, as well as to present the Réseau à l’écoute.
 

Thank you for your participation!
 

Learn more:

  • Download the press release.
  • Browse the 2021-2022 annual report.
  • Download the AGM 2022 poster.
  • Documents related to the meeting:
  • Agenda Minutes of the 2021 AGM
  • Financial statements 2021-2022
  • Formation of the board of directors 2021-2022
  • Administrative regulations of the Network

AGM 2021 : 

The Réseau’s Annual General Meeting 2021 was held by videoconference, on September 16, 2021. This year’s theme was: «Perseverance, Adaptation and Resilience». 

Our participants took part in our appreciation to volunteers and workers in the healthcare, long-term care, and social and community service sectors through a video. 
The AGM 2021 was an opportunity to highlight our achievements of the 2020-2021 year, unveil our strategic plan resultats 16-21 and our  next Strategic Plan 2021 - 2026


  
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AGM 2020:


The Réseau’s Annual General Meeting 2020 was held on September 24, 2020. This year’s theme was: “A New Chapter for French Language Health Services”. Nearly 100 people took part in this event held by videoconference.
 
On the eve of Franco-Ontarian Day, participants were invited to celebrate French language health services in Ontario’s Champlain and South East regions. The AGM was also an opportunity to highlight an eventful year. Thank you for attending!



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AGM 2019: 

The Réseau’s Annual General Meeting 2019 was held on May 23, 2019, at Ottawa’s Centre Pauline-Charron. The AGM’s theme was “20 Years Later, As Relevant As Ever”. Nearly 100 people took part in this event. Thank you for attending!
 
Participants heard special guests Ms. Marilissa Gosselin, Senior Policy Advisor to Premier Doug Ford on Francophone Affairs, and Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer, Eastern Ontario Health Unit, who shared their perspective on French language services and the Ontario health transformation. The AGM 2019 also included a special 20th anniversary celebration with nine former Réseau Chairs and Executive Directors.


 
 

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AGM 2018: 

The Réseau’s Annual General Meeting 2018 was held on May 24, 2018, at Ottawa’s Centre Pauline-Charron. The AGM’s theme was “Thought Leadership Taking Place”. Nearly 100 participants took part in this event. Thank you for attending!
 
The AGM was preceded by a consultation on Réseau membership (“Membership and thought leadership: what does it mean?”). The day ended with Ontario French Language Services Commissioner François Boileau’s keynote address: “Designation: Revitalizing the Provision of French Language Services”. In recognition of his commitment to French language health services, François Boileau was also made Honorary Member of the Réseau.



 
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AGM 2017:

The Réseau’s Annual General Meeting 2017 was held on May 25, 2017. The event was part of Putting People at the Heart of the Health Care Transformation: Informational Day on Access to French-Language Services, an event co-hosted by the Réseau and the Council on Aging of Ottawa.
 
150 people gathered at the Council on Aging of Ottawa to take part in this Informational Day, which included a series of conferences on access to French-language services, the AGM, as well a keynote address by Christine Elliott, Patient Ombudsman, and Marie-Claire Muamba, Senior Investigator. 


     Photo credit : Miguel Lalonde


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Video recordings: 

If you haven’t been able to attend this Informational Day, video recordings of the conferences and the Annual General Meeting are available below. 


Keynote Address: Habiliter les patients en premier: Le rôle de l'Ombudsman des patients
 
Speakers : Christine Elliott, Patient Ombudsman, Marie-Claire Muamba, Senior Investigator
 
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Conference: La désignation et l’accès aux services en français : améliorer l’offre et la qualité des soins pour la communauté francophone
 
Speaker : Jacinthe Desaulniers, Chief Executive Officer, Réseau des services de santé en français de l’Est de l’Ontario 

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Conference: Changements dans le système de santé 
 
Speaker : Mariette Carrier-Fraser, Chair of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s French Language Health Services Advisory Council