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IMPACT Initiative

Led by our co-chairs for 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’ve each been paired with a participant from the Let’s Start Up Pathway, offering her professional development grant, personalized mentorship and exclusive access to business networks.

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The 2025 Annual Ball

On October 16, 2025, the Lise Watier Foundation held the 12th edition of its Annual Ball under the theme Solara, a radiant evening of generosity that raised over $1.5 million. Co-chaired by Julie Godin (CGI) and Nicolas Patard (National Bank), the event brought the community together around a shared mission: to encourage, train, and support women so they can reach their full potential.

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Our 2024-2025 Annual Report

Discover a year marked by inspiring accomplishments, fruitful partnerships, and an ever-growing impact on the women we support. This report showcases the strength of our mission: to encourage, train, and support local women towards financial independence and professional fulfillment.

Thank you to everyone who makes this transformation possible, day after day.

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The 2025 Cocktail

April 10, 2025 was the 4th edition of the Lise Watier Foundation Cocktail. Under the honorary co-presidency of Lucia Dzoara Mendoza (BMO), Julien Jauffret, Tristan Rocheleau (National Bank Financial_Team Guy Côté), the new generation of philanthropists gathered at New City Gas to support the financial independence of local women.

A helping hand for women

As an organization working for financial independence for women, the role of the Lise Watier Foundation is to offer women resources, training, support, and access to a network to enable them to develop their self-confidence and their full professional potential.

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Our intervention pillars

Encourage

Unlocking the professional potential of women by strengthening their confidence in their abilities to build a solid foundation for a fulfilling professional life.

Train

Giving women the support, knowledge, and tools they need to acquire and strengthen the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals.

Support

Cultivating achievements by valuing collaboration, continuous education, and professional development.