CSCE Executive Director Marc Bisson to Retire at the End of 2025

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CSCE Executive Director Marc Bisson to Retire at the End of 2025

Cornwall, May 16, 2025 — The Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) announces, with great emotion, that Executive Director Marc Bisson will retire at the end of 2025. After more than 32 years of exemplary service, Mr. Bisson will step down, leaving behind a lasting legacy shaped by his visionary leadership, unwavering dedication to Ontario’s Francophone community, and steadfast commitment to equitable, inclusive, and accessible community health.

Under his leadership, CSCE experienced significant growth in both service delivery and regional and provincial influence. Mr. Bisson has embodied the values of compassion, integrity, and collaboration that define the CSCE. He has led the organization through key milestones—including multiple expansions, the pandemic, and various organizational transformations—with humility and deep respect for the people it serves.

“Marc embodied the vision of a community health system grounded in the reality of Ontario’s Francophone population. His departure marks the end of a chapter, but his legacy will remain at the heart of our mission,” said François Bazinet, Chair of the Board of Directors.

“To me, Marc has been a mentor, a model of leadership, and a truly inspiring figure. He built bridges where obstacles once stood and guided our Centre with humanity and clarity,” added Sonia Behilil, Vice-Chair of the Board.

The CSCE Board of Directors extends its sincere gratitude to Mr. Bisson for his remarkable career—marked by strong ethics, a deep understanding of community issues, and an exceptional ability to rally others around meaningful initiatives.

To ensure a smooth transition, Mr. Bisson will remain in his role until the end of the year. In line with its governance policies, the Board has launched a rigorous, structured, and transparent succession planning process. This includes support from external experts to ensure alignment between CSCE’s mission and the challenges ahead.

Throughout this transition, the organization remains committed to stability, service excellence, and team cohesion.

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Media Contact:
Lyne Martineau
Deputy Executive Director
Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie
l.martineau@cscestrie.on.ca