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A Quebec first: INRS awards honorary doctorate to author and environmental activist Maude Barlow

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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With an ongoing focus on solidarity, Ms. Barlow has led a remarkable career in service of the environment, social justice, and democracy.

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  • With an ongoing focus on solidarity, Ms. Barlow has led a remarkable career in service of the environment, social justice, and democracy.
  • "Maude Barlow's extensive and successful career has had a tangible impact on communities across Canada and around the world.
  • Maude Barlow was initially an advocate for women's rights and gradually shifted her focus to defending access to water as a universal human right.
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    By awarding an honorary doctorate to Maude Barlow, INRS wishes to reaffirm its recognition of water access issues and the importance of preserving this essential resource for all forms of life.

Third edition of IMPULSION MTL: Propulsion Québec announces the International Fleet Forum will return to an in-person format

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about a variety of topics tied to updating, managing, and electrifying fleets.

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  • Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about a variety of topics tied to updating, managing, and electrifying fleets.
  • The 2021 IMPULSION MTL event is presented by Attrix, a Geotab integrated partner, and co-presented by the Government of Quebec and Quebecor.
  • Numerous VIP guests and speakers will take part in some ten presentations and panel discussions at the event.
  • For the third edition of the IMPULSION MTL International Fleet Forum, Propulsion Qubec has put together a hybrid program on five fleet management topics.