The year 2020 begins with a wind of change at the St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (SODES). In addition to welcoming its new President-CEO late last year, SODES now has a new Director of Public Affairs and has reviewed the duties of its in-house staff. The organization’s new President, Mathieu St-Pierre, will be supported by Director of Public Affairs Josiane Marmet. With 10 years’ experience in the fields of communications and public relations, Josiane has joined the SODES team to put her strategic vision of the issues and fresh perspective for positioning SODES and its activities to good use to heighten the visibility of the industry and its members. SODES is also pleased to entrust Marie-Pier Racine with new duties. After more than 5 years on the team, Marie-Pier is now Coordinator of Finance and Administration. We would like to take this opportunity to highlight her wealth of knowledge of the maritime industry and her professional rigour, both of which make her a vital resource. Wishing one and all an excellent start to the year!

Once a month, SODES presents the Interview of the month, a four-question interview with key stakeholders linked closely to the Quebec maritime community’s main issues and priorities. The December 2019 edition, featuring Marc-André Meunier, assistant commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard, Central and Arctic region is now online!

The Sodes would like to extend its most heartfelt congratulations to the Glencore Group, recipient of the Conseil du Patronat du Québec’s “Prix créateurs d’emplois du Québec” job creation award in the category “Champion” for the Nord-du-Québec region.

The Sodes would like to extend its warmest congratulations to CN, which received the Conseil du Patronat du Québec’s “Grand prix spécial Bâtisseur et Créateur d’emplois – 50 ans” builder and job creation award on October 15, 2019 in Québec City.