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Executive Committee, QPAT staff, Board of Directors, QPAT Committees

We all come together to protect our individual rights and to work towards the collective good of all teachers across the province, and also to ensure student learning conditions and quality public education in Quebec.

Executive Committee
Qpat Staff
Board of Directors
Qpat Committees

Our Structure

The Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ) represents teachers, health sector workers and daycare workers, among other groups, and defends equal rights and solidarity to help ensure a fair and democratic society.

The Fédération des syndicats de l’enseignement (FSE) is made up of 35 Francophone local unions across Quebec and is affiliated and adheres to the CSQ’s mission.

Local Union

Teacher

The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) is a national alliance of provincial and territorial teacher organizations across Canada. CTF works with federal departments and organizations whose work affects education, children and youth.

Education International is the largest global union federation. It represents and unites all education workers in every corner of the globe. Work includes combating racism and discrimination and fostering good relations between education workers in all countries.

Executive Committee

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Heidi Yetman

President

  • Preside at meetings of the Executive Committee;
  • Act as spokesperson of the Association;
  • Be the chief executive responsible for implementing the policy of the Association;
  • Be the general co-ordinator of the secretariat; and
  • Be ex-officio a member of each standing committee, with the exception of the Nominations and Discipline Committees.
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Lori Newton

General Chairperson

  • Preside at general meetings of the Association;
  • Preside at meetings of the Board of Directors; and
  • Preside at meetings of the Provincial Council.
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Geneviève Forget

Secretary

  • Keep, or cause to be kept, a full and just record of the proceedings of the Association, of the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors and the Provincial Council; and
  • Make such reports as shall be required by the General Meeting, the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, or the Provincial Council as the case may be.
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Matthew Wilson

Treasurer

  • Act as Chairperson of the Finance and Budget Committee;
  • Act as custodian of the funds and books of the Association;
  • Oversee the expenditure of the same in accordance with the votes of the Provincial Council, or the Board of Directors;
  • Cause to be deposited all funds of the Association in the name of the Association, in a financial institution approved by the Board of Directors;
  • Make all payments by cheque signed by the Treasurer and the President, or persons named by the Board of Directors for this duty;
  • Prepare, or cause to be prepared annually, or as often as may be required by the Board of Directors, a financial abstract; and
  • Present the Treasurer’s statement at the first session of the Annual General Meeting of the Provincial Council.
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Stephan Ethier

Member-at-large

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Tina Giugovaz

Member-at-large

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Gillian O’Rourke

Member-at-large

QPAT Staff

Sébastien Joly

Executive Director

François Breault

Union Advisor / Labour Relations / Negotiations

Nancy Champagne

Labour Relations Coordinator

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Mike Di Raddo

Union Advisor / Pedagogy / Group Insurance & Disability

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Jean-Paul Fossey

Union Advisor / Pedagogy / Pension

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Stephanie McLellan

Union Advisor / Labour Relations

Julie Montpetit

Union Advisor / CNESST / Parental Rights / Communications

Daniel Notardonato

Lawyer / Labour Law / Labour Relations

Anne-Marie Rheubottom

Union Advisor / Pedagogy / Students with Support Needs

Mélisande Charbonneau Gravel

Union Advisor / Health & Safety / Disability / CNESST / Labour Relations

QPAT Support Staff

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Robert Fuchs

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Karen Hunt

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Noura Kraidli

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Evelyne Landry

Board of Directors Roles

  • The Board of Directors shall consist of:

    • The officers, including the General Chairperson, who shall, however, vote only in the case of a tied vote;
    • Representatives of active members of the association according to the following criteria:
      • Each active member shall be represented on the Board of Directors by one representative for the first 300, or fraction thereof, of its teachers covered by the bargaining certificate(s);
      • Every active member with more than 300 teachers covered by the bargaining certificate(s) shall be entitled to one additional representative for each additional 300, or major fraction thereof, of its teachers covered by the bargaining certificate(s); for purposes of this article, the computation of the teachers covered by the bargaining certificate(s) of the active member shall be made as of October 31st of the year preceding the year for which the nominations are being made.
  • Persons employed by the Association or its active members;
  • Chairpersons of the standing committees of the Association.

  • The duties of the Board of Directors shall be:

    • To meet for the dispatch of business at least once a month between September and May inclusive, and at any other times if deemed necessary by the Executive Committee;
    • To consider all matters placed on the agenda by the Executive Committee for such meetings and to take such action on each item as the Board of Directors may consider wise;
    • To consider all matters submitted by Directors, if written notice of motion has been given to the President at least four days prior to the meeting of the Board of Directors, and to take such action on these matters as the Board of Directors may consider wise;
    • To consider matters introduced by a member of the Board of Directors only if, in the opinion of the Chair, such matters are sufficiently urgent to justify the waiving of the need for prior notice. The Chair’s ruling on the urgency of these matters shall be subject to appeal to the meeting. A simple majority vote of those present and voting shall be required to reverse the Chair’s ruling;
    • To appoint such committees as are necessary for the functioning of the Association and to further its objectives;
    • To appoint a Discipline Committee in the manner provided for in Article 1.05;
    • To have in charge the general interests of the association in the intervals between annual general meetings of the Provincial Council;
    • To convene meetings of the Provincial Council on the recommendation of the Executive Committee, and to approve the agenda for such meetings, as drawn up by the Executive Committee;
    • To ratify the appointment by the Executive Committee of the staff of the Association;
    • To establish the policy governing all Association publications;
    • To see that those entrusted with the property and funds of the Association are adequately bonded with a guarantee company;
    • To appoint the auditors of the Association and see that the books of the Secretary-Treasurer are audited each year, or as often as required during the year;
    • To report on its activities to the Provincial Council at its annual general meeting; and
    • To determine from time to time the location of the head office of the Association.

  • The Board of Directors shall have the right:

    • To borrow money in the name of the Association and to limit the amount to be borrowed;
    • To issue bonds, debenture stock, debentures, notes and other negotiable securities in the name of the Association;
    • To sell, pledge, exchange or dispose of such bonds, debentures, debenture stock, notes and other negotiable securities at such prices, and under such conditions, as may be deemed the most expedient; and
    • To grant, bargain, sell, alienate, convey, confirm, assign, hypothecate, mortgage, pledge or charge, and cede and transfer all or any of the real and moveable, freehold and leasehold, undertaking and business and other property, assets and tights of the Association, including uncalled capital, both present and future of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situate, to secure any such bonds, debentures, debenture stock, notes and other negotiable securities of any money borrowed or any other liability of the Association.

QPAT Committees

  • To meet when convened.
  • To deliberate upon matters it has been designated to evaluate.
  • To report to the Board of Directors.
  • To report on its activities to the Provincial Council at the Annual General Meeting and as required by the Board of Directors.
  • To ensure that a request for nominations is sent to all of the Association’s local unions (members in good standing) no later than February 14th of each election year. The request for nominations must specify the posts available, the qualifications required, and any additional information regarding election procedures deemed relevant by the Nominations Committee.
  • To receive nominations for Executive posts; each nomination must be signed by at least fifteen (15) members in good standing drawn from at least two (2) local unions of the Association, accompanied by the curriculum vitae of the nominee and his or her consent in writing, and must be submitted to the Nominations Committee within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the call for nominations, on which date nominations shall cease.
  • To examine all nominations and determine their authenticity.;
  • To publicize nominations received to the membership of the Association by publishing the name, the picture and the curriculum vitae of each nominee in the Association’s Newsletter(s), ensuring that all candidates are given equal publicity.
  • To report all nominations to the Board of Directors at its first meeting after the close of nominations.
  • To ensure that ballots are distributed to all members in good standing of the local unions of the Association.
  • To make provision for by-elections when necessary.
  • To review and analyze the group plan’s financial results.
  • To review all insurance plans.
  • To make recommendations regarding modifications to group plan design.
  • To make recommendations regarding the renewal of the contract with the insurance carrier.
  • To report on its activities to the Provincial Council at the Annual General Meeting and as required by the Board of Directors.
  • To provide a forum for exchange of information and discussion.
  • To examine questions pertaining to the adult education sector.
  • To act as an advisory committee to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors on all matters relating to adult education in the collective agreement.
  • To act as an advisory committee to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors on all other matters relating to the adult education sector.
  • To report on its activities to the Provincial Council at the Annual General Meeting and as required by the Board of Directors.
  • To provide a forum for exchange of information and discussion.
  • To act as an advisory committee to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors on all matters relating to vocational education in the collective agreement, as well as all other matters relating to this sector.
  • To report on its activities to the Provincial Council at the Annual General Meeting and as required by the Board of Directors.
  • To share the concerns and challenges faced by new teachers in the profession.
  • To create and share resources addressing the above-mentioned matters.
  • To work with local unions to develop and support local union teacher induction activities (including professional issues and union involvement).
  • To report on its activities to the Provincial Council at the Annual General Meeting and as required by the Board of Directors.
  • To review research studies and other materials in order to identify key issues and concerns with regards to human rights and social justice.
  • To raise awareness about the following issues:
    • Health
    • Poverty
    • UNESCO International Days of Awareness
    • Diversity
    • Other human rights and social justice issues
  • To make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding charitable donations.
  • To report on its activities to the Provincial Council at the Annual General Meeting and as required by the Board of Directors.
  • To discuss and make recommendations to the QPAT Executive Committee on actions regarding situations of violence in schools and on any other issues related to the health, safety, and physical and psychological well-being of teachers.
  • To ensure follow-up on any actions related to health and safety implemented or about to be implemented, such as the Act to modernize the occupational health and safety system.
  • To provide training and support to local unions using examples, suggestions and any other relevant tools.
  • To coordinate and share information among local unions on the work done by the health and safety parity committee in every school board.
  • To ensure a follow-up on the Dispute Prevention Resolution joint initiative.
  • To report on its activities to the Provincial Council at the Annual General Meeting and as required by the Board of Directors.
  • To discuss and make recommendations to the QPAT Executive Committee on actions regarding the organization of services and support for students with special needs and on any other issues related to teachers, and students with special needs.
  • To share and ensure follow-up on any local or provincial actions related to the organization of services and support for students with special needs implemented or about to be implemented at the provincial, school or school-board level.
  • To help develop and share recommendations for local unions on the topic in preparing for interventions at the school board-level parity and/or educational policies committee using examples, suggestions and any other relevant tools.
  • To coordinate and share information and best practices among respective local unions on interventions and the work done in every school board on the topic.
  • Report on its activities to the Provincial Council at the Annual General Meeting and as required by the Board of Directors.
  • To review and select proposals for convention workshops.
  • To propose and recommend keynote speakers.
  • To recommend pre-convention activities or any other element pertaining to the organisation and planning of QPAT’s Annual Convention.
  • To report on its activities to the Provincial Council at the Annual General Meeting and as required by the Board of Directors.
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We are members of both one of the most important professions and of Canada’s oldest union, the Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers. QPAT aims to provide teachers with some of the practical pedagogical and professional knowledge we need as we carry out our work.

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