The annual bus drivers' meeting was held under the theme "Trends + alternatives = Dare! ", at the Fairmont Manoir Richelieu. Golf, conferences, Annual General Meeting and the traditional "tailgate" was on the menu for this 6th Congress of the Federation.

Golf tournament

On the eve of the official opening of the conference, the participants had the opportunity to walk the greens of one of the most beautiful golf courses in Quebec, the Manoir Richelieu. The foursomes have tried to get their hands on the prestigious Federation Cup. The honors went to Pierre Gagnon, Pascal Charbonneau and Michel Leboeuf of Transdev.

The day was punctuated by several beautiful golf shots, especially that of Mrs. Kim Paquette, Autobus Robert Paquette and Sons, who managed a hole in one hole at the hole number 4 of the course Saint-Laurent.

Conferences

The conferences dealt with many issues that affect the carriers. The issues of sustainable development, climate change and good environmental practices were discussed at the opening of the conference by none other than Mr. Steven Guilbeault. Ms. Brigitte Labbé, from Focus Human Resources, came to present the 10 best actions for effective recruitment of candidates. The technological component was tackled by Geneviève Perron and David Noreau, experts in digital strategy of the Libéo firm, who identified the various opportunities in the field while demystifying the word "digital".

Another subject of interest, particularly for chartered carriers, is the regulation of passenger transportation in Ontario. Ms. Jennifer Fox, Director of Regulatory Affairs at OMCA, has debunked various myths about particular aspects of the Ontario Bus Act.

Given the popularity of the discussion panels, the Federation has reoffended with a topical issue is the electrification of transport. Invited panellists shared their experience in the operation and management of the electric bus fleet and presented the support offered by the Government of Quebec and Hydro-Québec.

You can access the presentations by clicking on the following links:

• Changements climatiques : Steven Guilbeault
• Électrification des transports : Présentation de M. Jean-Luc Dupré d’Hydro-Québec
• RH- Recrutement : Brigitte Labbé, Focus Ressources humaines
• Mythes ou réalités – Règlements ontariens : Jennifer Fox, OMCA

The winners
This 6th Congress has made several winners through its activities:

• Half-Half for the benefit of the Foundation (total amount $ 8,020) - Eric Morasse of Northbridge Insurance
• Celebrity message board Cain Lamarre (pair of tickets for a Montreal Canadiens regular season game) - Daniel Tremblay of Vausco Bus
• $ 2,000 Travel Certificates offered by Intact Insurance: Gilles Pomerleau of R.N. School Transportation Ltd.

The Federation of Bus Transporters thanks everyone who participated in this annual conference. She also thanks her valued partners who contribute greatly to the success of the event.

Partners 

Astus
Autobus Girardin
Autobus Leeds Transit
Autobus Lion
Autobus Thomas
Cain Lamarre
Camo-Route / CFTR / CFTC
Cummins Est du Canada
EgR
Groupe CIS
Groupe conseil Giguère et Fréchette
Ingtech
Intact Assurance
MacNab Transit
Manuvie
McCarthy Tétrault
Morency avocats
Motor Coach Industries
Northbridge Assurance
Nova Bus
Penless
Prevost
RBC Banque Royale
Savaria
SST Groupe Conseil
Stein Monast S.E.N.C.R.L avocats
Wells Fargo

Exponents

Alliance Autopropane
Astus
Camo-Route (avec CFTR et CFTC)
Énergies Sonic
FOCUS gestion de flottes et de carburant
Gestion d’Objets Distants CMO
GMS Technologies
Groupe CIS
Kenworth Montréal
Michelin – Amérique du Nord
Mutuelle de prévention
Onspot of North America
Q’Straint / Sure-Lok
Savaria
Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)
SRS Environnement
Ultramar
Via Prévention
Zenbus