On November 14, 2017, just prior to our annual convention, an RCCAQ delegation visited Quebec's National Assembly to address issues of concern to brokers.

Photo, left to right
Top row

• Guy Parent, former executive director, RCCAQ
• Patrice Pouliot, senior vice-president, RCCAQ

Bottom row

• Dave Morris, former RCCAQ board member
• Christopher Johnson, RCCAQ chair
• Michel Auger, RCCAQ treasurer
• Patrick Bouchard, RCCAQ board member

Christopher Johnson, RCCAQ chair, mentioned how pleased he was that brokers' concerns had been raised during the activity: "The issues affecting the brokerage sector at this time are numerous and will have a decisive impact on our profession in the coming years. Since we wish to protect consumers' financial well-being and ensure that brokers can continue to operate as independent advisors, it was imperative for us to meet with as many MNAs as possible on Parliament Hill Day."

 During the event, the RCCAQ discussed the following issues:

• Bill 150
• Bill 141 (online sales, distribution without representatives, repatriation of CHAD's powers)
• Condo insurance
• Succession planning/recruitment

The RCCAQ met with the following elected officials (various political parties) and ministerial staff members:

• Raymond Bernier
MNA for Montmorency
Chair, public finance committee
Member, public administration committee

• Marie-France Daoust
Office manager for the minister in charge of consumer protection, housing and the Lanaudière region.
• André Drolet

MNA for Jean Lesage
Parliamentary assistant to the minister in charge of small and medium-sized enterprises, regulatory easement and regional economic development

• Office staff for minister Stéphane Billette
MNA for Huntingdon
Minister in charge of small and medium-sized enterprises, regulatory easement and regional economic development

• Office staff for minister Carlos J. Leitão
MNA for Robert Baldwin
Finance minister

• André Spénard
MNA for Beauce North
Vice-chair, public finance committee
Public safety spokesman for the second opposition group

• Nicolas Marceau
MNA for Rousseau
Vice-chair, public finance committee
Official opposition spokesman for the Lanaudière region
Official opposition spokesman for Quebec-Canada relations
Official opposition finance spokesman

The day ended with a reception open to all insurance brokers.

Let's make our voices heard!

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