Pascale St-Onge joins the leadership team of the Bâtirente and Fondaction Combination as Vice-President, Engagement and Public Affairs

MONTREAL, Sept. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- Stéphan Morency, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fondaction and of the Bâtirente and Fondaction Combination, announces the appointment of Pascale St‑Onge as Vice-President, Engagement and Public Affairs.

As a member of the Executive Committee, she will oversee the organization's public affairs, communications, stakeholder relations, and positioning activities. She will also help raise awareness of the combination's mission and develop relationships with labour, economic, community, institutional, and political stakeholders.

Pascale St‑Onge is recognized for her unifying leadership and ability to drive complex issues forward. She stands out for her capacity to build bridges between different stakeholders and rally them around a shared vision. Her strategic acumen and understanding of major societal issues will strengthen the organization's role and influence among its partners and stakeholders.

"Pascale's career is deeply rooted in social dialogue and defending collective interests. Whether in the labour movement, politics or government, she has always sought to bridge perspectives and advance projects that benefit people and communities. This ability to bring people together is key to building what we envision. I'm convinced that her leadership will strengthen our role as an agent of social and environmental progress," says Stéphan Morency. 

Pascale St‑Onge states:

"I'm thrilled by Stéphan Morency's vision and ambition for the Bâtirente and Fondaction Combination. Their mission has always been to put finance at the service of people and communities. My professional journey, whether in the labour movement, the private sector, or as a minister, has taught me the importance of building strong relationships with our partners and acting consistently with our core beliefs. In the current geopolitical context, I look forward to working with our talented teams to transform the economy in order to make it healthier and more sustainable." 

As former President of the FNCC-CSN and a former federal minister, Pascale St‑Onge has helped push forward several strategic initiatives, particularly in the areas of labour, sports, culture, media, communities, and economic development. Drawing on her experience at the intersection of the union, political, and economic spheres, she will bring to the organization recognized expertise in mobilization, public affairs, and institutional outreach.

About the Organization 

Fondaction and Bâtirente--the labour-sponsored fund and group retirement plan established at the CSN's initiative--have joined forces to form a new organization that uses group savings as a catalyst for social and environmental progress. In partnership with Fondaction Asset Management, this new group develops sustainable and impact-driven savings and investment solutions. Its offerings are aimed at socially conscious individuals and groups who want their savings to reflect their values and help build the world in which they want to live. In 2026, it has more than $6 billion in funds and assets under management, and nearly 250,000 people who have chosen to entrust their savings to it.

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Marie-Christine Fiset, Senior Advisor, Communications and Public Relations, [email protected]