{"id":6598,"date":"2025-05-14T11:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T15:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/?p=6598"},"modified":"2026-02-19T11:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:17:26","slug":"when-work-transforms-lives-the-impact-of-groupe-taq-through-the-eyes-of-those-who-find-their-place-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/en\/when-work-transforms-lives-the-impact-of-groupe-taq-through-the-eyes-of-those-who-find-their-place-there\/","title":{"rendered":"When work transforms lives: the impact of Groupe TAQ through the eyes of those who find their place there"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>During this emotionally and humanly rich panel, we had the privilege of hearing the voices of those for whom Groupe TAQ represents much more than a job: it&#8217;s a true source of pride, autonomy and fulfillment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here&#8217;s a look back at an extraordinary panel held on April 2, 2025, as part of the launch of the Groupe TAQ&#8217;s major community bond campaign. We welcomed two employee ambassadors of the campaign, Manon Boisvert and Rapha\u00ebl Hivon-Michaud, as well as Lise Boiteau, mother of Charles Godbout, also a TAQ employee. The panel was moderated by veteran radio host Pascale CV.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this emotional and humane panel, we were privileged to hear the voices of those for whom the TAQ Group represents much more than a job: it&#8217;s a true source of pride, autonomy and fulfillment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Host Pascale CV, a long-time TAQ ally, opened the discussion with a touching personal testimony: that of her aunt with Down&#8217;s syndrome, for whom work has been synonymous with inclusion, dignity and joy. According to her, you have to come and meet TAQ&#8217;s workers to fully understand the strength and beauty of their commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rapha\u00ebl Hivon-Michaud, who likes to call himself the \u201cSwiss Army knife\u201d of Groupe TAQ, has been with the company for nearly six years. He recounted his journey from uncertainty to a stimulating professional routine. Thanks to the trust placed in him, he has developed unsuspected skills and built up a solid circle of friends. \u201cI love getting up around 5 a.m. every morning, because I know I&#8217;m going to do a job that makes me proud,\u201d he says with conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, Manon Boisvert, with some 31 years of seniority, moved the audience by talking about her passion for her work. She has found TAQ to be a place where she feels valued, encouraged and supported. For her, TAQ has been a school of life, a source of self-confidence and a pillar of stability. \u201cI don&#8217;t know where I&#8217;d be today without them,\u201d she confessed, her voice full of emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charles Godbout&#8217;s mother, Lise Boiteau, shared her son&#8217;s heartfelt story of how he has evolved since joining the Groupe TAQ. Long in search of an environment adapted to his challenges, Charles has finally found a place where he is understood, supported and valued. The key, in her view, is integration agents like Brigitte Bonneau, who are trained to adapt the work to each individual&#8217;s capabilities, and who team up with the workers&#8217; family and friends. For Ms. Boiteau, TAQ is where Charles should have been a long time ago &#8211; an organization where people&#8217;s strengths are recognized above and beyond their challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each testimonial highlighted a powerful truth: TAQ is not just a workplace. It&#8217;s a vehicle for change, an engine for inclusion, a springboard to a better life for extraordinary people who deserve to be believed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to support Groupe TAQ&#8217;s mission too? The Community Bonds campaign runs until October 31, 2025, but don&#8217;t delay: sales of certain series end on June 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out all you need to know about investing, consult and download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/en\/community-bonds-campaign\/form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Investor&#8217;s Kit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl)\">\n<c-gallery  class=\"c-gallery || block\">\n  <div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-unit-2xl max-sm:gap-unit-md items-center\">\n          <div class=\"col-span-12 md:col-span-4 space-y-unit-2xl max-sm:space-y-unit-md\">\n                              <div class=\"c-gallery_item\">\n                              <div class=\"c-image [&amp;_img]:rounded-md -lazy-load\"><div class=\"c-image_inner anim-img\" data-scroll><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image_img\" alt=\"Manon Boisvert, employ\u00e9e depuis 31 ans chez TAQ, prend la parole lors de l&#039;entrevue qui a du coeur pr\u00e9sent\u00e9e dans le cadre du lancement de la grande campagne d&#039;obligations communautaires de Groupe TAQ.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-41-scaled-1.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2000px) 33vw, (min-width: 1200px) 50vw, (min-width: 800px) 100vw, (min-width: 500px) 100vw, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-41-scaled-1-500x349.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-41-scaled-1-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-41-scaled-1-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-41-scaled-1-1536x1072.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-41-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" onload=\"this.classList.add(&#039;is-loaded&#039;); this.closest(&#039;.c-image&#039;).classList.add(&#039;is-loaded&#039;);\" \/><\/div><\/div>                                            <div class=\"c-gallery_legend\">\n                  <div class=\"c-gallery_legend_content || space-y-[4px]!\"><p><strong>Manon Boisvert<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"c-gallery_item\">\n                              <div class=\"c-image [&amp;_img]:rounded-md -lazy-load\"><div class=\"c-image_inner anim-img\" data-scroll><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image_img\" alt=\"Mme Boiteau et Manon qui s&#039;applaudissent lors de leur participation \u00e0 l&#039;entrevue qui a du coeur pr\u00e9sent\u00e9e dans le cadre du lancement de la grande campagne d&#039;obligations communautaires de Groupe TAQ.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-55-scaled-1.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2000px) 33vw, (min-width: 1200px) 50vw, (min-width: 800px) 100vw, (min-width: 500px) 100vw, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-55-scaled-1-500x366.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-55-scaled-1-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-55-scaled-1-1024x749.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-55-scaled-1-1536x1123.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-55-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" onload=\"this.classList.add(&#039;is-loaded&#039;); this.closest(&#039;.c-image&#039;).classList.add(&#039;is-loaded&#039;);\" \/><\/div><\/div>                                            <div class=\"c-gallery_legend\">\n                  <div class=\"c-gallery_legend_content || space-y-[4px]!\"><p><strong>Mme Boiteau et Manon<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                                          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"col-span-12 md:col-span-4 space-y-unit-2xl max-sm:space-y-unit-md\">\n                                                <div class=\"c-gallery_item\">\n                              <div class=\"c-image [&amp;_img]:rounded-md -lazy-load\"><div class=\"c-image_inner anim-img\" data-scroll><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image_img\" alt=\"Manon et Rapha\u00ebl, deux employ\u00e9s de Groupe TAQ rient ensemble lors de l&#039;entrevue qui a du coeur pr\u00e9sent\u00e9e dans le cadre du lancement de la grande campagne d&#039;obligations communautaires de Groupe TAQ.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-46-scaled-1.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2000px) 33vw, (min-width: 1200px) 50vw, (min-width: 800px) 100vw, (min-width: 500px) 100vw, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-46-scaled-1-500x342.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-46-scaled-1-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-46-scaled-1-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-46-scaled-1-1536x1051.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-46-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" onload=\"this.classList.add(&#039;is-loaded&#039;); this.closest(&#039;.c-image&#039;).classList.add(&#039;is-loaded&#039;);\" \/><\/div><\/div>                                            <div class=\"c-gallery_legend\">\n                  <div class=\"c-gallery_legend_content || space-y-[4px]!\"><p><strong>Manon et Rapha\u00ebl<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"c-gallery_item\">\n                              <div class=\"c-image [&amp;_img]:rounded-md -lazy-load\"><div class=\"c-image_inner anim-img\" data-scroll><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image_img\" alt=\"Catherine Morneau, membre du conseil d&#039;administration de Groupe TAQ, \u00e9motive lors des \u00e9changes dans le cadre de l&#039;entrevue qui a du coeur de Groupe TAQ.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-49-scaled-e1747231912932.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2000px) 33vw, (min-width: 1200px) 50vw, (min-width: 800px) 100vw, (min-width: 500px) 100vw, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-49-scaled-e1747231912932-500x518.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-49-scaled-e1747231912932-768x796.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-49-scaled-e1747231912932-1024x1061.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-49-scaled-e1747231912932.jpg 1200w\" onload=\"this.classList.add(&#039;is-loaded&#039;); this.closest(&#039;.c-image&#039;).classList.add(&#039;is-loaded&#039;);\" \/><\/div><\/div>                                            <div class=\"c-gallery_legend\">\n                  <div class=\"c-gallery_legend_content || space-y-[4px]!\"><p><strong>Catherine Morneau<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n          <div class=\"col-span-12 md:col-span-4 space-y-unit-2xl max-sm:space-y-unit-md\">\n                                                                  <div class=\"c-gallery_item\">\n                              <div class=\"c-image [&amp;_img]:rounded-md -lazy-load\"><div class=\"c-image_inner anim-img\" data-scroll><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image_img\" alt=\"Rapha\u00ebl, employ\u00e9 depuis 6 ans chez TAQ, prend la parole lors de l&#039;entrevue qui a du coeur pr\u00e9sent\u00e9e dans le cadre du lancement de la grande campagne d&#039;obligations communautaires de Groupe TAQ.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-39-scaled-1.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2000px) 33vw, (min-width: 1200px) 50vw, (min-width: 800px) 100vw, (min-width: 500px) 100vw, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-39-scaled-1-500x360.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-39-scaled-1-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-39-scaled-1-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-39-scaled-1-1536x1107.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.groupetaq.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/taq-39-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" onload=\"this.classList.add(&#039;is-loaded&#039;); 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