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Mark your calendars! CFUW (formerly Canadian Federation of University Women) is excited to announce that the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Conference will take place in beautiful Montréal, Quebec, from July 20 to July 24, 2026!
This year the AGM Theme is “Moving Forward Together – Optimisons Nos Forces.” reflects our commitment to collaboration, strength, and progress as we look to the future. In addition to the usual business of the annual general meeting (business session, policy session, etc ) there will also be an awards ceremony, entertainment, renowned speakers during the conference day, and the great opportunity to network with CFUW members and executive from across Canada.
READ the information below and if you have any issues or questions you can call Amy Macleod or email (communications@cfuwedmonton.org)
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AGM & Conference Location
Delta Hotels Montreal (website)
Book your group rate for CFUW AGM 2026 - If you wish to extend your stay in Montreal, the group rate extends before and after the schedule (Start Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 - End Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026). Last Day to Book : Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Click here to book online with group rate
pet friendly, modern, stylish hotel rooms, free Wi-Fi, and room service, fitness centre, pool and spa
restaurant: Brasserie Milton welcomes you in a cozy atmosphere, and offers you comforting and tasty dishes inspired by local Quebec flavors
There are discount codes for the block of rooms
Airfare
WestJet
5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium base fares for travel within Canada and between Canada & US
No discount will apply to Ultra Basic or Business class bookings.
To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code listed. Please visit www.westjet.com to make a booking online.
Applicable Rules
The booking is to be made to the following city: Montreal, QC
The travel period begins: 7/11/2026, travel period ends: 8/1/2026
Coupon Code: Guest web/Travel Agent web 3Z0Z3BL
Promo Code: Travel Agent GDS only YBW43
Air Canada
5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium base fares for travel within Canada and between Canada & US
No discount will apply to Ultra Basic or Business class bookings.
To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code listed. Please visit www.westjet.com to make a booking online.
Applicable Rules
The booking is to be made to the following city: Montreal, QC
The travel period begins: 7/11/2026, travel period ends: 8/1/2026
Coupon Code: Guest web/Travel Agent web 3Z0Z3BL
Promo Code: Travel Agent GDS only YBW43
Schedule
Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) Pre- and Post-AGM Activites
There are a number of tours and attractions, click here to check them out
Monday, July 20: Arrival and registration (recommended if attending a LAC tour/activity on the Tuesday)
Tuesday, July 21: Arrival and registration / LAC Tours (Morning, Afternoon and Full Day Tours will be available), Opening Ceremony and Dinner
Wednesday, July 22: AGM and Member Led Sessions / Charitable Trust Dinner
Thursday, July 23: Conference Day - Keynotes, Workshops, and Speaker Panel / LAC Dinner
Friday, July 24: Policy Session (AM) - Closing ceremony and remarks/Lunch
Registration Early Bird Ends May 31
Fees include all coffee/tea breaks and meals (Monday dinner; Tuesday breakfast, lunch, dinner; Wednesday breakfast, lunch)
We can’t wait to welcome you to Montréal for an inspiring week of learning, networking, and connection!
Early Bird Rate (register by May 31): $529.75 ($495/person +GST) Use Promo Code at Check Out: EarlyBird
Regular Rate (register after May 31): $551.25 ($525/person +GST)
July 24: 1 day Conference Registration: $115/person +GST (includes breaks and networking lunch)
Companion Pass: this pass is for members that have an individual travelling with them. This pass includes dinner on Monday, July 22, and dinner on July 23. $170/person. Contact Jamie Beagen, Executive Director (execdir@cfuw-fcfdu.ca), to proceed with payment and registration. Must be purchased by June 22.
Charitable Trust Speaker
Ella Walsh is a PhD student at the University of Toronto, winner of the 2025-2026 CFUW Memorial Fellowship. Walsh’s research focuses on improving mechanical design of continuum robots for practical applications such as in minimally invasive surgery. She is passionate about engineering outreach and education, as well as research translation and commercialization from benchtop to application.
Click here to learn more about the Charitable Trust
AGM Boutique proceeds at the Conference will go to the Charitable Trust.
Speakers
Julie S. Lalonde, an internationally recognized public educator and women’s rights advocate. A franco-ontarienne originally from Northern Ontario, she is based in Ottawa. Julie has over 20 years of experience working with various organizations dedicated to ending gender-based violence, engaging bystanders and building communities of support. She has presented her work in seven countries across four continents in two languages. In 2023, Julie launched the Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA), the only organization in Canada dedicated to addressing criminal harassment. She has won numerous awards for her work including the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case. Her bestselling memoir Resilience is Futile: The Life and Death and Life of Julie S. Lalonde won the 2020 Ontario Speaker’s Award and was named one of the best books of the year by CBC Books and The Hill Times.
Carla Fehr brings 25 years of professional and scholarly experience to her work on gender, race, and STEM, with an extensive record of peer‑reviewed publications across multiple academic disciplines and long‑standing contributions to university teaching in social justice, entrepreneurship, and equity in science and technology. She has provided mentorship to researchers in fields ranging from health and molecular biology to computer science and engineering, and advised more than twenty organizations on strategies to enhance equity and workplace culture. Fehr holds a Ph.D. from Duke University and serves as Professor and Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy at the University of Waterloo.
Na’kuset is the Executive Director of the Native Women's Shelter of Montréal, is Cree from Lac la Ronge, Saskatchewan. 60’s Scoop Survivor, mother, author, advocate for Indigenous women and children. She has received many distinctions during her career including: “Woman of the Year 2014” by the Montreal Council of Women; The Paul-Gérin-Lajoie Award for Diversity; the Woman of Distinction award by the Women’s Y Foundation. In September 2023, she was inducted into the Côte Saint-Luc Human Rights Walkway because of her steadfast commitment to humankind. She was also invited to present at TEDxMontrealWomen. Additionally, she spearheaded and currently oversees the Cabot Square project and is a co-founder of Resilience Montreal (2019) which serves the unhoused population in Montreal. Na’kuset initiated a second-stage housing project known as Miyoskamin. It features a social pediatric centre called Saralikitaaq (in collaboration with the Dr. Julien Foundation). She has partnered with Amnestie Internationale to host a PPT (Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal) on Missing Indigenous Children and Unmarked Graves to be held in Montreal in May 2026. She was featured in a CBC short documentary Becoming Nakuset produced by Daniel Roher on her life as an adoptee. She recently co-authored an autobiographical children’s book titled I Am My Name. Na’kuset is dedicated to improving the lives of urban Indigenous people and challenging oppressive systemic barriers.
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