As the capital of Canada, Ottawa is the fourth largest city in the country. It resides on the border of Ontario and Quebec on the south bank of the Ottawa River where it meets the Rideau River and Rideau Canal. Ottawa is a global technology centre where innovation prospers, and a recognized centre for both academic and professional training.

Always interested in real estate, urban development, home improvements and lifestyle, Jacques received an award from the Canadian Housing Design Concil for one of the three best residential renovation in Canada for 1980.  The project was the total renovation of a boarded-up 3 storey grey stone residence built in the downtown of Montreal in 1875 adjacent to today's Bell Centre.

After numerous personal buying and selling experiences, Jacques chosed to move from Montreal to Ottawa at the end of 1993.  Like many new comers to the nation's capital, his expectations for a quality way of life were not disapointed.  He immediately directed his efforts to study towards the Ontario Real Estate Association licensing.