The Fonds de solidarité FTQ Pays Tribute to Robert Parizeau

Montréal, June 4, 2026

Claude Séguin, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, and Janie C. Béïque, President and Chief Executive Officer, expressed their deep sadness following the passing of Robert Parizeau.

"Robert Parizeau was one of the architects of Québec's modern economy. Appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ in 2014, he led the organization through a pivotal period in its history and left a lasting mark on its development. I had the privilege of serving alongside him before succeeding him as Chair in 2018. We were honoured that he remained actively involved with the Fonds until very recently. He always found the right words to express the role the Fonds plays in Québec society," said Claude Séguin.

"The Fonds has built the means and resources needed to continue expanding its impact and supporting people-centred economic development."

Robert Parizeau, Fonds de solidarité FTQ Annual Shareholders' Meeting, 2018

Robert Parizeau, Chairman of the Board of the Fonds from 2014 to 2018.

"Robert Parizeau firmly believed in the importance of the Fonds for both our shareholders-savers and Québec. Throughout his time with the organization, he worked tirelessly in support of that mission. His distinguished career leaves a remarkable legacy, not only within the Fonds, but across Québec's economy. He shared his expertise generously, offered sound advice and was always focused on finding solutions. He was an exceptional individual — rigorous and fair, empathetic and selfless," said Janie C. Béïque.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors, employees and local representatives of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, we extend our sincere condolences to Mr. Parizeau's family and loved ones," added Claude Séguin and Janie C. Béïque.

About the Fonds de solidarité FTQ

The Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a source of pride in Québec, fulfilling its mission through a unique business model created more than 40 years ago. Since then, the Fonds has mobilized and engaged Québec by leveraging the retirement savings of more than 816,000 shareholders-savers.

With net assets of $23 billion as of November 30, 2025, the Fonds supports thousands of companies through direct and indirect venture and growth investments, guided by the belief that its investments generate both financial and societal impact. In fiscal 2024–2025, the Fonds and its local, regional and real estate networks invested $1.9 billion in Québec's economy.