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PMI-Montréal: Equipping Professionals to Ensure the Success of Major Projects in Québec
ByPMI-Montreal, 2026-02-18, 10:00
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Montréal, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Following the release of the Gallant Report, PMI-Montréal is highlighting the growing importance of certified competence in delivering large-scale projects in Québec.
“As we approach our 50th anniversary, which PMI-Montréal will celebrate in 2027, we reaffirm with conviction that project management can no longer be viewed as a simple operational function. It is an essential strategic lever and a driver of organizational transformation. Our role is to equip and connect not only project management professionals, but also executives and leaders, in order to anchor the discipline at the heart of strategic decision-making and support public and private organizations in successfully delivering projects that sustainably shape our society,” stated PMI-Montréal’s Executive Director, Catherine Laramée, at the outset.
In a context where Québec organizations face increasing complexity, accelerated technological transformation, and heightened expectations regarding performance and accountability, project management stands out as a critical strategic lever. More than an operational function, it has become a pillar of governance, innovation, and sustainable value creation.
Recognizing Certified Excellence: A Global Standard Serving Québec
Project Management Institute certifications (PMP®, CAPM®, PgMP®, PfMP®, PMI-RMP®, CPMAI™) represent an international benchmark of competence and methodological rigor.
“Project management certifications attest to mastery of best practices, strong governance, and a proven ability to manage complexity, risks, and stakeholders. For Québec organizations, relying on certified professionals—within a strong association of 8,000 members governed by a code of ethics—represents a strategic advantage: recognized expertise, more predictable execution, and strengthened governance,” added PMI-Montréal Board President Alcides Santopietro.
Investing in Internal Capabilities: A Structuring Choice for Organizations
Organizations that support certification training and structure the professional development of their teams demonstrate higher organizational maturity. By investing in globally recognized competencies, they improve execution quality, strengthen risk management and governance, optimize resource allocation, and enhance their capacity for innovation and adaptation.
For ministries, Crown corporations, and private enterprises, upgrading team capabilities has become an essential lever for delivering major projects on time, on budget, and to expected standards. This strategic investment directly contributes to sustainable performance and to the success of projects shaping Québec’s future.
Integrity and Accountability: Protecting the Profession and Strengthening Trust
Project management is grounded in ethical and accountability principles that frame professional practice and ensure its credibility. PMI-certified members commit to a rigorous code of conduct based on integrity in decision-making, transparency in governance, respect for stakeholders, and professional responsibility.
This ethical framework reinforces public and organizational trust in the project function—an essential element when delivering large-scale initiatives. By placing ethics at the core of practice, certified professionals contribute to securing project execution and ensuring the quality of delivered outcomes.
The Gallant Report: A Clear Signal to the Market
The Gallant Report plays a decisive role in raising professional standards and supporting an ecosystem where talent is valued and organizations are better equipped.
Following its release, PMI-Montréal seeks to:
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Recognize the certified expertise of its members;
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Highlight organizations that invest in their human capital;
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Promote training as a structuring performance lever;
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Strengthen integrity and the professionalization of practice.
An Essential Partner for Projects Shaping the Future
In a Québec undergoing significant transformation, PMI-Montréal—a professional association bringing together more than 8,000 members—positions itself as a strategic ally for governments, businesses, and institutions. With the third-largest community of certified project management professionals in the world, and the largest within the French-speaking PMI community, Québec holds a major asset for successfully delivering large-scale projects.
Certified project management competence is a decisive factor in sustainable performance and a key driver of collective prosperity. “PMI-Montréal’s vision is to position project management as a driver of performance and innovation. PMI-Montréal remains committed to supporting professionals. By assisting organizations and contributing to the success of projects shaping Québec’s future, PMI-Montréal underscores that tomorrow’s organizations will be those that structure their actions around more agile and higher-performing projects—led by certified professionals and supported by an association that develops competencies through a continuum of training, activities, and certifications,” concluded the Executive Director.
About PMI-Montréal
PMI-Montréal is a non-profit organization dedicated to excellence and the advancement of project management expertise. With more than 8,000 members across Greater Montréal and throughout Québec, the association plays a central role in the recognition and evolution of the profession, bringing together an engaged community around best practices and sector innovation.
Its mission is to equip, connect, and inspire its members in order to contribute to improving our world. Its vision is to build a future where project management lies at the heart of innovation and success, serving as a driver of sustainable organizational performance.
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Source and Information
Source | PMI-Montréal
Information | Dominique Rivet-Dugal, Strategic Communications Consultant
drivetdugal@pmimontreal.org | 514 652-5570
Information | Dominique Rivet-Dugal, Strategic Communications Consultant
drivetdugal@pmimontreal.org | 514 652-5570
