The National Congress of Italian-Canadians, Quebec Region is a non-profit, apolitical organization founded in 1972 which unifies the numerous Italian Associations and groups of Quebec.
The Congress’ determination has allowed it to be established as the official representative of the Italian community of Quebec. In fact, our Quebec chapter is part of the National Congress which encompasses the numerous regional and district congresses across the country.


MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

  • Promote and safeguard the interest and the reputation of the Italian community in Québec.
  • Encourage close collaboration between the various associations, the elected representatives of the people and any non-profit organization adhering to the Congress in order to coordinate, encourage and promote initiatives with social, cultural, artistic, professional and recreational goals. 
  • Take positive action against discrimination aimed at the Italian community.
  • Involvement in establishing educational programs aimed to maintain and develop a greater teaching of the Italian language. 
  • Promotion of Italian literary, artistic, cultural, sporting and professional works.
  • Participate in and encourage the study and research of economic and social problems regarding Italian-Canadians.
  • Maintain a close liaison with other Italian communities in Canada and abroad.
  • Foster relationships with other ethnic groups to solve common problems and establish a better collaboration between ethnic groups. 
  • Promote and disseminate information related to Italian traditions and customs.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Me Antonio Sciascia
President

Me Maria Battaglia
2nd Vice-president

Me Pietro Iannuzzi
Secretary

Faustina A. Bilotta
Director

James Di Sano
Director

Eduardo Minicozzi
Director

Enrica Uva
Director

Me Philippe Messina
1st Vice-president

Franco Palermo
Treasurer

Pino Asaro
Director

Jonathan De Sua
Director

Paolo Fortugno
Director


OUR TEAM

Josie
Verrillo

Director General

Francesca
Sacerdoti

Assistant Director

Kaïla
Curcio Tremblay

Graphic Designer

Maria Teresa
Laurito

Administration

2020 – present


REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PEOPLE

  1. Bucci, Luigi
  2. Di Sano, James
  3. Maniscalco, Gino
  4. Martini, Fernando
  5. Minicozzi, Eduardo
  6. Uva, Enrica
  1. Ariemma, Giovanni
  2. Artuso, Pasquale
  3. Bilotta, Faustina
  4. Bragagnolo, Luciano
  5. Caivano, Donato
  6. Calandrino, Calogero
  7. Capolupo, Carmine
  8. Colavecchio, Roberto
  9. Corsillo, Amalio
  10. D’Ignazio, Luciano
  11. Di Giorgio, Vincenzo
  12. Laurito, Maria Teresa
  13. Lavoratore, Michelina
  14. Marguglio, Angelo
  15. Marcolini, Sylvia
  16. Messina, Philippe
  17. Minicozzi, Rosamaria
  18. Palermo, Paolo Franco
  19. Pedi, Silvia
  20. Piccone Guido
  21. Sciascia, Joe
  22. Vigna, Giacomo
  1. Asaro, Pino
  2. De Vito, Steve
  3. Iannuzzi, Pietro
  4. Mendolia, Franco
  5. Pompeo, Giuseppe
  6. Romano, Carmelo
  7. Sciascia, Antonio
  8. Sciascia, Salvatore
  1. Benzi, Paolo
  2. Catalano, Anthony
  1. Bertoldi, Bruno
  1. Capolla, Italo