Après Montfort : donner plus que ça ne coûte
Note de l’éditeur : Ce texte a été rédigé comme un texte d’opinion soumis à Le Droit. Bien qu’il n’ait pas été publié, je le partage ici parce que je crois que les idées qu’il contient demeurent importantes pour notre communauté et méritent d’être discutées. // Editor’s Note: This piece was originally written as an […]
What I Learned Publishing My Hill Times Op-Ed on Open Banking
Last month, I had the chance to publish an op-ed in The Hill Times titled: “Ottawa must include small businesses in open banking from day one.” (PDF) The pitch was accepted in just 15 minutes. Either my take was timely, or they were short on content that day (I’ll go with the first one!). But […]
My First Op-Ed, The Editing Wake-Up, And Why I’m Stepping Into Advocacy
Last month my first op-ed ran in the Ottawa Business Journal. It explained what open banking is and why the average business owner should care. Publishing it felt like a milestone, and it also felt like day one of a longer journey where I use my platform to push for practical improvements for Canadian entrepreneurs. The […]
Honoring My Father: The Story Behind the Ronald Saumure Award of Excellence
When my father, Ronald Saumure, passed away in 2023, our family, and the Ottawa community, felt an irreplaceable loss. Ronald was more than just a devoted husband and father; he was a pillar of support for everyone around him, known for his resourcefulness, his solution-focused mindset, and above all, his mischievous sense of humor that […]
Of Kings and Habitants: Tracing Ten Generations of Franco-Canadian Grit
I am a tenth-generation Franco-Canadian, proud descendant of Marc Semeur dit Labonté, one of Louis XIV’s soldiers who came to New France in the 1660s. That founding legacy of courage, resilience and community continues to guide me today, infusing both my entrepreneurial ventures and my commitment to service. The Journey Begins: Marc Semeur dit Labonté […]
How to Get Appointed to Your First Board And Why It Matters
Building a successful career often means expanding your influence beyond day‑to‑day job responsibilities and into strategic roles. One of the most impactful ways to do that is by serving on a board whether it’s a nonprofit board, a corporate advisory board, or a startup’s board of directors. In this post, we’ll explore why board service […]