Community in Action: A Strong and Unifying Mobilization of the Community Sector in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Vaudreuil-Dorion, April 24, 2026 — The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Community Development Corporation (CDC-VS) has issued a positive assessment of the services strike held from March 23 to April 2 as part of the national “Le communautaire à boutte” movement. This initiative helped bring the community’s demands to the forefront: adequate mission-based funding, better working conditions, and recognition of the essential role played by community organizations.

A Deeply Rooted and Sustained Movement

The mobilization in Vaudreuil-Soulanges resulted in strong participation from organizations and significant support from the community:

16 official endorsements through resolutions from municipalities and towns within the MRC
29 community strike mandates filed by member organizations
11 locally organized outreach activities
31 articles and news stories in the region’s media

These actions made it possible to engage the public and bring the community’s concerns to the attention of local and regional authorities.

A movement that extends beyond the region

The involvement of the CDC-VS and the local “Le communautaire à boutte” group in Vaudreuil-Soulanges was also part of a broader collective effort:

About 100 people attended the launch of the Socioeconomic Impact Study of the Community Sector on March 25
More than 2,000 people attended the regional march in Longueuil on March 27
Nearly 10,000 protesters gathered in front of the National Assembly in Quebec City on April 2

Claims Backed by Facts

This mobilization echoes the findings presented inthe Socio-Economic Impact Study of the Community Sector released by the CDC-VS on March 25. The study provides concrete evidence of the essential contribution made by community organizations in the region and lends support to the movement’s demands.

The Next Step in the Movement

Although the service strike has ended, the “Le communautaire à boutte” movement continues. The work to recognize, adequately fund, and promote the community sector continues.

Media Coverage

TVSO – March 19, 2026: Jessica Savage, Executive Director of the Vaudreuil-Dorion Youth Center, and Andréanne Poulin-Lavigne, Executive Director of Comquat, are stopping by the studio to talk about the “Le communautaire à boutte” movement.

TVSO – April¹, 2026: On the sidelines of the “Le communautaire à boutte” strike movement, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Community Development Corporation took the opportunity to present a study on the impact on the community.

Neomedia – February 24, 2026: Community Spirit at Its Best—A Local Group Is Formed

Neomedia – March 18, 2026: The region’s community sector goes on strike

Neomedia – March 23, 2026: Community-Based Services at a Breaking Point: The Sector Sounds the Alarm

Néomdia – March 23, 2026: Community Activists at Their Wits’ End: “A Social Safety Net Held at Arm’s Length”

Neomedia – March 25, 2026: The region’s community sector rallies and goes on strike.

Neomedia – March 25, 2026: A study highlights the impact of the community sector

Neomedia – March 25, 2026: Study Reveals the Impact of Community Organizations

Néomédia, March 29, 2026: Are you affected by the community services strike?

Neomedia – March 30, 2026: Community Life in Boutte: Visits to Regional Representatives