Montréal, June 6, 2025 – Bâtirente held its annual general meeting today simultaneously in Québec City, Longueuil and online, in front of about 100 group representatives and partners. Board Chair Yvan Duceppe and CEO Éric Filion proudly presented the organization’s results and accomplishments.
Bâtirente sealed its place in history in 2024 and set the course for meeting the future needs of unions and their members. For example, Bâtirente gave its members access to one of the first tax-free first home savings account (FHSA) plans. It also continued expanding accessibility to its savings solutions, thanks to reduced fees. In addition, the board undertook major work leading up to the September 2024 decision to have Bâtirente and Fondaction join forces as of January 1, 2025.
“Bâtirente’s union-centred mission and governance remain strong and intact. Still, this joining of Bâtirente and Fondaction helps bring together our teams, our expertise and our ability to act on behalf of our members and shareholders in a strengthened, long-term vision that ultimately benefits our unions and their members. Once again, in 2024, Bâtirente proved that its offer is able to meet the needs and challenges that arise,” noted Yvan Duceppe.
Thanks to the commitment and outstanding loyalty of the 332 unions and groups across Québec that form the backbone of the corporation, Bâtirente is continuing the mission it started in 1987. “Being the trusted partner of CSN-affiliated unions, by guiding their members on their path to financial well-being until retirement: that’s our dedicated mission,” emphasized CEO Éric Filion.
Climate commitment
As a responsible investment leader, Bâtirente unveiled its ambitious climate commitment in 2020. Today, we are proud to have succeeded in accelerating the achievement of our plan’s commitments. “The climate crisis is a real issue of concern for our unions and their members. Through its climate commitment, Bâtirente seeks a global approach to responsible investment. But there’s still much to be done to meet the challenges created by the climate crisis,” noted Éric Filion. Since 2018, Bâtirente has more than tripled its impact investing, from $75M to $264M. We have also reduced greenhouse gas emissions attributable to Bâtirente Funds’ equity portfolios by 56%.
Board elections
The annual general meeting saw the election of the following CSN-designated representatives: Geneviève Morin, CEO—Regroupement de Bâtirente et Fondaction; and Marie-Ève Pinard, Union Advisor, CISP-CCGN Coordinator, and CSN Negotiation Support Team Coordinator. The two members elected as group representatives were Nicolas Docquier of the Syndicat national des employés du papier de Candiac labour union, for a third term; and Pierre Leduc of the Syndicat national des produits chimiques de Valleyfield union, for his fifth term. Also elected as designated independent members: Hélène Jacques, President—Solutions EPCC, for a third term; and Martine Robert, President—OZ Concept, for her first term.
“I would like to highlight the commitment of all Bâtirente board directors and congratulate those elected at this meeting, as well as every individual who completed their term in 2024, having loyally contributed to the corporation for many years,” said Bâtirente Board Chair, Yvan Duceppe, in closing.
About Bâtirente
Bâtirente is a group retirement system created in 1987 at the initiative of the CSN. It allows almost 30,000 workers and retirees, grouped in over 300 labour unions, to benefit from pension plans tailored to their needs by pooling their savings.
A pioneer in responsible investing, Bâtirente believes that actively managing its investee companies’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks helps ensure sound capitalization of the pension plan as well as long-term economic and social development, which are both required for sustainable financial performance.