Montreal, April 3, 2025 - The vitality of a self-regulatory organization depends on the active involvement of its members. At the Chambre de la sécurité financière (“the CSF”é0 this commitment is reflected in the high level of participation in elections to the Board of Directors, an essential lever for guiding the organization's strategic decisions. By guiding and supporting financial services professionals, the CSF fulfills its primary mission: to protect the public. Once again this year, many members have demonstrated their willingness to play a key role in the governance of their profession.

Director elected at annual general meeting

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 8 in Trois-Rivières, delegates will elect a director, as they do every three years. Interest in this position has been high, with six members standing for election. The candidates are : Tona Cantu, François Faucher, Sami Filali, Mohamed Jelassi, François Lanouette and Alain C. Roy. The candidates' resumes are now available on the CSF website (in French).

Directors elected from among members in insurance of persons, mutual fund dealers and group insurance of persons

It is currently possible to stand for election as a director for one of the following three positions: one position elected by members in insurance of persons, one position among mutual fund dealer representatives and one position in group insurance of persons. The term is three years.

Members of these disciplines have until April 10 at 4:30 p.m. to submit their candidacy. All the necessary information is available on the CSF website. Voting will take place electronically, and members concerned will receive a message explaining how to vote in their discipline.

Representative and committed governance

The CSF is governed by a Board of Directors made up of eight directors elected from among its members (two in insurance of persons, two in mutual funds, one in scholarship plans, one in group insurance of persons, one in financial planning and one member elected by the AGM’s delegates and five independent directors appointed by the Quebec Minister of Finance. This model provides the CSF with the competence, expertise and independence required to carry out its mission of protecting the public. Appointed according to their skills profile and specific criteria, the directors contribute to the smooth running of the CSF, and are able to take a stand on issues that may have an impact on the practice of the profession and the protection of consumers of financial products and services.

To find out more about the CSF Board of Directors: click here.