Approved by the Government of Quebec in 2024, the new roof will address longstanding structural issues while preparing the stadium for at least 50 more years of use. The project is being led by the consortium Groupe Construction PomerleauCanam and the Olympic Park. Nadir Guenfoud, Vice President - Olympic Stadium’s Modernization and Roof Replacement, says the plan reflects a balance of engineering innovation, architectural respect, and long-term economic value. THE CASE FOR CHANGE The Olympic Stadium has faced ongoing roof issues since its original retractable Kevlar roof was installed in the 1980s. It was made permanent in 1990 after frequent tears and then replaced in 1998 with a Teflon-coated fiberglass structure that suffered similar problems. By 2024, that second roof had developed more than 20,000 tears and had reached the end of its lifespan. “In recent decades, winter use of the stadium was extremely limited,” says Guenfoud. “Since 1999, events weren’t allowed if snow or ice was in the forecast. It restricted the venue’s ability to fulfill its potential.” With a maximum capacity of 67,000, the stadium remains Quebec’s only facility capable of hosting more than 22,000 people indoors. A new roof was seen as essential to unlocking year-round usage and attracting a broader range of event organizers. 21 NOV 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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