Since it was established in 1970, Portage has distinguished itself by its organizational discipline and its commitment to the community. The organization has continued to fulfil its mission, overcoming a great many obstacles thanks to the perseverance, competence, dedication and leadership of its management and staff.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is composed of 25 members, including the Chairperson of the Atlantic Canada Board. The members of the Board of Trustees are elected each year, for a one-year term, at the Annual General Meeting. In accordance with the ByLaws of the Corporation, they have the legal and fiduciary responsibility for the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation.
Generously offering their time, they oversee the proper functioning of the organisation. Many of them sit on various committees that support clinical and administrative programs.
- Geneviève Lefebvre, President of Portage
- Jason Bélanger, Chair of the Board
- Peter A. Howlett, Member Emeritus
- Rita Apa
- Luc Bellemare
- Maxime Dubé
- Sara Erskine
- David Fergusson
- Pierre Gagnon
- Jane Howlett
- Matthew Inton
- Gurit Lotan
- Pierre-Yves Ménard
- Dorothy Reitman
- André Roy
- Georgia Tournas
- Ann Vroom
Board of Governors
The Portage Program for Drug Dependencies Inc. is composed of approximately 150 Governors who each serve a one-year renewable term. These Governors help bring Portage’s message to the community and are chosen among the leaders in their field. The Board of Governors meets once a year at Portage's Annual General Meeting, where they elect the Board of Trustees, adopt the financial statements, and appoint the auditors.
Standing Committees
Members of the committees are drawn from the Board of Governors. The committees serve at the will of the Board of Trustees. Each committee has at least three members. The chairpersons and cochairpersons of the committees are appointed by the Board of Trustees on the recommendation of the Governance Committee. The committees may create sub-committees made up of their members to address specific subjects, projects or programs.
- Communications and Government Relations
Committee - Finance Committee
- Governance Committee
- Human Resources Committee
- Program and Vigilance Committee
- Properties, Environment and Energy Committee
Regional Board
The regional board, made up of community leaders, ensure the proper governance of Portage Atlantic, overseeing the operations of the centre in this region and ensuring the transparency of services.
Board of Directors of the Portage Foundation
The Board of Directors oversees the Foundation’s fundraising activities and ensures sound financial management. Its members generously contribute their time and expertise to support Portage’s mission and help secure resources that sustain its programs.
- Alexandre Viau, Chair of the Board
- Richard Mayrand, Vice Chair of the Board
- Georgia Tournas, Treasurer of the Board
- Dave Ferguson
- Robin Gamache
- Tricia Kuhl
- André Roy