Vaudreuil-Dorion, October 24, 2025 – In anticipation of the November municipal elections, the Corporation de développement communautaire de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CDC-VS) organized the first edition of its 5 à 7 “À la rencontre du communautaire” last night, a rallying initiative designed to bring candidates closer to the realities of the social field.
The event, held at Bar Chez Maurice in Saint-Lazare, brought together 39 representatives from 25 CDC-VS member organizations, as well as 34 candidates running for the positions of mayor and municipal councillor in the municipalities of Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Through a “community speed-dating” format, the event enabled direct, dynamic and human exchanges between the various players, in a friendly and committed atmosphere.
“This 5 à 7 represents an exceptional opportunity for dialogue. Citizens often challenge candidates on concrete issues: access to food aid, employment support, resources for young people… Tonight, the answers were there, embodied by our organizations,” said Véronique Girard, Chair of the CDC-VS Board of Directors and General Manager of Hébergement La Passerelle.
“What we want is to establish a culture of collaboration between elected municipal officials and the community. This type of event allows us to initiate this dialogue in a spirit of openness, mutual respect and, above all, a shared vision for the well-being of the population,” said Sébastien Legros, General Manager of the CDC-VS.
A original format for social networking
Organized as a series of lightning meetings between candidates and organizations, the 5 à 7 event showcased the diversity of services offered in the 23 municipalities of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC, while also creating the first lasting connections between the political and community spheres.
The event was also distinguished by a playful animation: each participant was given a community bingo card, composed of questions about the missions of the organizations present. Candidates had to guess which organizations were behind the clues, encouraging interaction throughout the event.
The CDC-VS would like to extend its warmest thanks to all those present, to the partners involved, and to its team for organizing this successful event.
About the CDC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
The Corporation de développement communautaire de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure the active participation of the community movement in the socio-economic development of its area. The CDCVS also informs the population about available assistance and support resources. It brings together 56 community organizations active in the 23 municipalities of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC.
For further information, please contact :
Angélique Denis
Liaison officer
developpement@cdcvs.ca
