Catherine Morneau appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of Groupe TAQ

Québec City, March 9, 2026 – Groupe TAQ, an adapted enterprise providing quality jobs to people living with disabilities, is proud to announce the appointment of Catherine Morneau, Co-President of Groupe Morneau, as Chair of its Board of Directors, as well as the appointment of Claude-André Pouliot, entrepreneur, Macpek, and Georges Marchildon, Senior Vice President, Global Operations at Eddyfi Technologies. Their arrival strengthens Groupe TAQ’s governance and supports the organization’s ambition to increase both its competitiveness and its social impact.

Renewed governance

The first woman to hold this position within the organization, Catherine Morneau assumes the role at a pivotal moment in Groupe TAQ’s history. Her appointment follows the departure of André Des Rochers after 46 years of exceptional volunteer service as a board member, including 30 years as Chair of the Board.

“We are proud to count on Catherine Morneau, an experienced entrepreneur, as Chair of the Board of Directors of Groupe TAQ. After reaching important milestones, including the successful closing of our $5 million community bond campaign, we are entering a new phase where governance, strategy, and our tools must be fully aligned to help us increase our competitiveness and strengthen our social impact. The arrival of Claude-André Pouliot and Georges Marchildon, two directors with exceptional backgrounds, further strengthens this renewed governance. We are welcoming leaders with strong expertise in entrepreneurship, governance, operations, and innovation, strategic assets for TAQ’s continued development,” said Gabriel Tremblay, Chief Executive Officer of Groupe TAQ.

An entrepreneurial chair at the helm

Catherine Morneau grew up within the family succession of Groupe Morneau, a flagship company of Québec inc. Her background naturally resonates with the DNA of Groupe TAQ, which has itself acquired three companies over the years. Having served on the Board of Directors for the past three years, Ms. Morneau understands both the challenges faced by an adapted enterprise and its strong potential.

“Groupe TAQ demonstrates that performance and commitment can go hand in hand. I am honored to contribute to this mission and, together with the Board of Directors, to support sustainable growth that will allow more people with functional limitations to play an active role in our society,” said Catherine Morneau, Chair of the Board of Directors of Groupe TAQ.

A clarified strategy to strengthen the offering and support the mission

Groupe TAQ can rely on a strong Board of Directors composed of Catherine Morneau, Groupe Morneau, Geneviève Bernard, Retraite Québec, Claudia Cantin, Université Laval, Josianne Cloutier, RCGT, Stéphane Fortier, Le Pavois, Marie-Michèle Le Moine, Fruit d’Or, Georges Marchildon, Eddyfi Technologies, Claude-André Pouliot, Macpek, and Michel Ruest, retired Chief Financial Officer.

A new website

Groupe TAQ intends to consolidate and further develop its subcontracting services in food product co packing, as well as assembly and packaging for the food, manufacturing, and healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The organization also continues manufacturing Faber snowshoes, the Canadian market leader, a distinctive activity within Groupe TAQ.

In this spirit of clarity and consistency, Groupe TAQ is also unveiling its new website, www.groupetaq.com, designed as a business tool serving its clients, partners, and stakeholders. The new site highlights the solutions offered, the sectors served, and the organization’s socioeconomic value proposition.

About Groupe TAQ

Groupe TAQ is a social economy enterprise that provides stable, quality jobs to people with disabilities while contributing to the economic growth of Québec businesses. Founded in 1979, this adapted enterprise employs 310 people, 81% of whom live with functional limitations—whether physical, intellectual, or psychological. Groupe TAQ provides subcontracting services in assembly, packaging, and food product processing to clients such as Biscuits Leclerc, Chocolats Favoris, Hitachi, and Familiprix. As Canada’s leading snowshoe manufacturer through its Faber Division, Groupe TAQ is notably the supplier to Décathlon Canada and Costco Canada. www.groupetaq.com

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For more information:
Groupe TAQ
Rina Marchand
Director, Philanthropic Partnerships and Communications
rmarchand@groupetaq.com
418 871-4912, ext. 246