President's Message
As a former Minister of Culture who accompanied TOHU’s creation at a time when environmental and societal concerns were starting to gain importance, it was with pride and ambition that I accepted, in the fall of 2015, to take the chairmanship of the board of directors. The organization is, without a doubt, a flagship of Montreal’s cultural sector and an essential institution within the Canadian circus world as well as the Saint-Michel district.
TOHU, a national circus arts scene, also plays a structuring role in its immediate ecosystem. As the reception and interpretation pavilion of Frédéric-Back Park, it assumes a crucial role in environmental animation and education. TOHU also stimulates employment, promotes togetherness and arouses a sense of pride in the neighborhood’s residents and organizations.
As Chairman of the Board, my role is to support TOHU’s management in its organizational transformation, in the continuous improvement of its practices, in the consolidation of partnerships and in the sound management of financial and human resources. The strategic planning process that we have recently put in place reflects these principles, while ensuring constant respect for the mission and values of the organization.
I would like to sincerely thank all the directors for the richness and diversity of their contributions, as well as all the financial partners, both public and private, for their unwavering support.
Welcome to TOHU!