• Gestion générale
• Table 0-5
• Table des directions
• Plan Stratégique
• Table des Arts -Café Écriture 
• CJLO

Halah Al-Ubaidi , immigrated to Canada in 1998 , speaks English , French and Arabic, has as a bachelor's degree in Chemical engineering, a Master’s degree in environmental engineering from Baghdad university and a Master’s degree in Urban planning from McGill University. Halah's interest in community development started in 1995 through her work with a non for profit organizations in Jordan.

Halah started working with the Council as a community organizer in 2005, she became the Director of the Council in 2010, leading the organization with a very competitive and dedicated team of Board and Staff and in collaboration with a strong and a multilevel network of organizations, active residents and involved partners.

AWARDS

2022 - National Assembly of Quebec

Notre-Dame-de-Grâce MNA for Kathleen Weil has awarded her final three National Assembly medals, choosing to honour three women who have had a profound impact on the community through their service and dedication, as her mandate comes to an end. Recipients of this important recognition are Sheri McLeod, Lisa Mintz and Halah Al-Ubaidi. 

 As executive director of the NDG Community Council since 2010, Halah Al-Ubaidi has turned this 80-year-old organization into "one of the most successful and active community organizations, providing services and support notably to low-income families, newly arrived immigrants and seniors in need.” By offering support to parents and families, the Council has succeeded in bringing people and neighbourhoods together, creating a deep sense of community and solidarity among the people of NDG.

TheSuburban, 04.07.2022

• Administrative Tasks
  - Funding
  - Membership
  - Round Table Meetings
  

2026 Update

Administration Générale, Financement et Comptabilité, Plan Stratégique, Table Ronde, RICPEM, Fiduciaires

Julie Cormier, who currently serves as Assistant Director, will be focusing her efforts on grant writing and funding development, as well as budget planning and oversight. Julie’s role will continue to be essential in ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability and growth.

Julie Cormier works at the NDG Community Council as a community worker since May 2017. She is in charge of the Tax Clinics as well as the information and referral kiosks and the  outreach with the residents of Benny Farm. She also does administrative and financial tasks in the office. 

Julie graduated College in Arts in 2002 and in Social Science in 2005. After a break to take care of her family, she went back to school and is currently finishing her bachelor degree in administration.

• Ressources humaines | Human Resources
• Clinique d'impôt | Tax Clinics
• Membership

2026 January Update

Modathir Babikir has been appointed Assistant Director, with a primary focus on human resources, community development, and contributions to strategic projects. In this role, Modathir will work closely with staff and concerned partners to support internal operations and advance key initiatives.

Administration Générale et RH, Coalition des Impôts et Clinique d’impôts,

Modathir is a seasoned HR professional with a Master's in Business Administration. He also holds a Diploma in Human Resources Management from Concordia University. With expertise in recruitment, talent management, and employee engagement, Modathir brings a strategic approach to fostering positive work environments. He is dedicated to driving organizational success through effective HR practices.

Sharon Sweeney has worked for the NDG Community council since 2013. She is the community Organizer for the neighbourhood in which she lives - Benny Farm. Sharon was able to create an Art Hive within the Sherbrooke Forest housing complex and prior to COVID hosts an annual art exhibit highlighting the residents of the area. 

Sharon started out as a partner of the Council but has been full-time staff since September 2013. Sharon has been part of many components of the Council’s work from outreach and mobilizing to creating a long-term audit on the heat islands around Fielding-Walkley.

Through her role at the Arts & Culture Table, she has supported artists and is currently creating a comprehensive calendar. 

• Secteurs Prioritaires (TASP)
• Table Logement (Housing Table)
• Projet de soutien aux logements communautaires
• Assemblées Publiques

• Secteurs Prioritaires (TASP)
• Coalition Sécurité Alimentaire
• Projet de soutien aux logements communautaires
• Assemblées Publiques
• Café Climat ()
• Block Net 

I am proud to be a part of the NDG Community

Local Economy Coalition of NDG

Coalition Économie locale,

Table Interculturelle,

Coordination des bénévoles,

Projet Éclaireur

Accompagnement PIC

Outreach

Cafe Rencontre

Community Connectors

HLM Mayfair

Coordination de la mobilisation ,

Café Rencontre ,

Connecteurs Communautaires,

Admission et de l’orientation,

HLM Mayfair-intervenante de milieu