EMPOWERING WOMEN TO REACH FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

The 2026 Lise Watier Foundation Annual Ball: Kalidéa

On October 15, 2026, at Gare Windsor, the highly anticipated Lise Watier Foundation Annual Ball, the 13th edition of this flagship fundraising event, will take place. Under the theme Kalidéa, this evening promises an immersive and sparkling experience.

Co-chaired this year by Marie-Claude Boisvert, Partner, Head of Sagard Private Equity Canada, and Julien Dirand, Managing Director, Mid-Market Companies and Venture Capital, La Caisse, the event will bring together more than 800 members of Montreal’s business and philanthropic community. Together, they share a common ambition: supporting women’s financial independence. 

Watier and Jean Coutu Join Forces for the Cause

Until May 27, for every Rouge Gourmand by Watier purchased at Jean Coutu, $10 is donated to the Lise Watier Foundation. 

Join this movement of solidarity by visiting your nearest Jean Coutu store or shopping online. 

Support women’s financial independence — one lipstick at a time. 

The TAKING FLIGHT collection in support of women’s financial independence

Discover the TAKING FLIGHT collection, featuring a stunning white baroque freshwater pearl bracelet and necklace, both adorned with a goose-shaped pendant, the emblem of the Foundation. 

For every piece of jewelry sold, 25% of the price will be donated to the Foundation. 

Get yours today and make a difference!

A Memorable 5th Edition of the Lise Watier Foundation’s 2026 Cocktail 

Under the honorary co-chairmanship of Iman Elkillany, Senior Director, Business Development at Desjardins Business, and Soleïca Monnier, Lawyer, Privacy and Cybersecurity at Fasken, the 2026 Cocktail raised the remarkable amount of $270,922 ! A heartfelt thank you for their exceptional mobilization and to our partners, collaborators, sponsors, and members of our ambassador committee, whose outstanding commitment made all the difference. 

The IMPACT Initiative

Led by our co-chairs of the 12th Annual Ball, Julie Godin (CGI) and Nicolas Patard (National Bank), this initiative brings together 11 leading companies that have chosen to invest not only in the mission of the Lise Watier Foundation, but also in the professional development of women.

As IMPACT partners, these companies have not only contributed to the success of the Ball — they have also been paired with a participant from the Let’s Start Up Pathway, offering her a professional development grant, personalized mentorship, and privileged access to business networks.