Year Ten of the Provincial RGCQ

THE FIRST-HOUR ARTISANS OF THE RGCQ HAVE ALWAYS HAD A MODEST TRIUMPH. BUT, THIS ORGANIZATION WOULD NOT HAVE KEPT WITHOUT THEIR MANY EFFORTS.

The many volunteers of this organization have never counted the hours worked, and continue to provide the second effort that characterizes great builders.

One of the pioneers of the RGCQ, Raymond Ouimet, joined the ranks of the house in September 1999. First a member of the board of directors, he then became its president. "We weren't many at the beginning, but little by little, new people joined the team," says Raymond Ouimet. After a while, the co-owners were able to attend conferences given by the RGCQ. The formula worked well and allowed the number of members to increase. "Ten years later, we are firmly rooted," he continues.

One of the RGCQ's feats of arms dates back to 2001, when, in a parliamentary committee, its members succeeded in having article 1069 of the Civil Code of Québec amended. Essentially, this provision now requires any new purchaser to pay the outstanding common charges of a unit, upon taking possession. One of the stakeholders in this case, Yves Joli-Cœur, a lawyer specializing in co-ownership law, is one of the founders of the RGCQ.

In 2007, Raymond Ouimet was also able to meet with the former Minister of Justice of Quebec, Jacques Dupuis, to tell him about the situation of co-ownership in Quebec. "The meeting was interesting, and we promise to have more like it," he assures us. He will no doubt have the opportunity, because there is still much to be done in terms of sound management of co-ownerships.

A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A member of the RGCQ board of directors since 2000 and author of the code of ethics for co-ownership managers, Janine Huot recently agreed to become the organization's executive director. Her arrival comes a few months after the creation of the Quebec and Outaouais chapters, which are in addition to the Montreal chapter.

A co-ownership manager herself, Janine Huot wants to complete the restructuring of the RGCQ, with a view to extending its scope to all of Quebec. In addition, she will promote the establishment of professional supervision for co-ownership management, including accredited training that will lead to obtaining a designated certification.

Now well established thanks to its three chapters located in strategic Quebec regions, the RGCQ continues its expansion. It is without a doubt one of the leaders in the field of co-ownerships in Quebec.

Condoliaison 10-1 Winter 2009