Québécois people

Construction to begin of the Riopelle Space - The construction firm has been selected, the budget adjusted, and a new series of images produced

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Environment, Education, Capitale-Nationale, Research, History, Communication, Transport, Visual Arts (company), Student, Architecture, Heart, Flux, MNBAQ, Québécois people, Tourism

The budget earmarked for the construction of the Riopelle Space stands at $84 million.

Key Points: 
  • The budget earmarked for the construction of the Riopelle Space stands at $84 million.
  • Since January 2023, the MNBAQ has witnessed a major ballet of artworks in anticipation of the construction of the Riopelle Space.
  • The Riopelle Space will become a meeting point that fosters dialogue between contemporary or emerging artists and Riopelle's work.
  • The inauguration of the Riopelle Space, slated for 2026, will mark the culmination of the celebrations surrounding the centenary of Jean Paul Riopelle's birth.

STATEMENT - CMA seriously concerned about the future of family medicine in Quebec

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Canadian Resident Matching Service, Patient, CMA, Private practice, Family, Workplace, Québécois people, Government, Physician, Nursing

The starting point for increased access to care is a strong frontline, which requires the health care system to do a better job at attracting learners and retaining family physicians.

Key Points: 
  • The starting point for increased access to care is a strong frontline, which requires the health care system to do a better job at attracting learners and retaining family physicians.
  • The first round matching results show that family physicians' working conditions must be improved to make the practice more attractive for medical learners.
  • Quebec is already facing a shortage of approximately 1,200 general practitioners, and 60% of Quebec physicians show signs of burnout.
  • Family physicians in Quebec are determined to provide care for Quebecers and improve access to that care.

Catherine Gentilcore Appointed New President and CEO of Numana, a Quebec-Based Non-Profit Dedicated to Serving as a Macro-Accelerator for Technology Ecosystem Projects

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Le Devoir, KIRQ, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Quality of life, Ageing, Growth, Québécois people, Communication, Private sector, Boomerang, Management

MONTREAL, Feb. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of Numana is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Gentilcore as President and CEO.

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  • MONTREAL, Feb. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - The Board of Directors of Numana is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Gentilcore as President and CEO.
  • Along the way, she received several prestigious industry honours from the likes of the Boomerang awards and the North American Digital Media Awards.
  • "My interest was immediately piqued when I learned about the exciting challenges on the horizon for Numana in the coming years," said Gentilcore.
  • "Passing the torch to Catherine marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter for Numana," said outgoing President and CEO François Borrelli.

Home-Buying Intentions Remain Unchanged – Yet More People Must Remain in the Rental Market

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Acquisition, Household, Hope, Québécois people, Weakness, Estate agent, Quebec City, Heart, Housing, Ageing, SHQ, Pressure, Real estate

Limited selling intentions will contribute to keeping the property inventory below the potential demand, with the exception of second homes.

Key Points: 
  • Limited selling intentions will contribute to keeping the property inventory below the potential demand, with the exception of second homes.
  • Home-buying intentions remain unchanged despite prices, inflation and high interest rates
    Households were active in 2023 despite rising interest rates and high prices.
  • High prices are now firmly rooted in the public’s mind and, against all expectations, will not discourage buying intentions for the next five years.
  • Intentions moved slightly higher in 2023 (22 per cent) compared to 2022 (21 per cent).

CIB invests in new domestic passenger terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Partnership, Growth, Transport, Québécois people, Greater, Embraer E-Jet E2 family, Government, News, Porter Airlines, Economic development, Embraer, Investment, Dash, EV, MET, City, CIB, Canada Infrastructure Bank, Macquarie Group, Aircraft, Airport, Airline

CIB reached financial close on a $90 million investment towards a new domestic commercial passenger terminal at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport.

Key Points: 
  • CIB reached financial close on a $90 million investment towards a new domestic commercial passenger terminal at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport.
  • LONGUEUIL, QC, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is investing $90 million in the new domestic passenger terminal at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), formerly known as the Saint-Hubert Airport.
  • The terminal development project is a partnership between Macquarie Asset Management and Porter Aviation Holdings Inc.
    Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is investing $90 million in the new domestic passenger terminal at MET.
  • The CIB's $90 million loan towards a new domestic passenger terminal at the Montreal Metropolitan Airport will support the Greater Montréal Region's continued economic expansion.

The Bonaventure Expressway to be reconfigured into a boulevard with a green corridor

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Quality of life, Exercise, Québécois people, Travel, Biodiversity, Quebec Autoroute 10, Sustainable development, City, Victoria Bridge, St. Lawrence River, Corporation, Port, Longevity, Investment, Transport, Safety, Tree, Soil, Road

The traffic lanes of the new boulevard will be moved away from the shoreline to create a green corridor along the St. Lawrence River, which includes two dedicated active mobility paths.

Key Points: 
  • The traffic lanes of the new boulevard will be moved away from the shoreline to create a green corridor along the St. Lawrence River, which includes two dedicated active mobility paths.
  • Built in 1966, the non-elevated lanes of the federal section of the Bonaventure Expressway are at the end of their service life and must be rebuilt.
  • Like Montrealers who, thanks to the reconfiguration of the Bonaventure Expressway, will have access to another green space where they can exercise, get together and admire the St Lawrence River.
  • Moreover, a space along the river will be freed up where a green corridor with two dedicated active mobility paths will be built.

TELUS expands its lineup of French-language entertainment with content from Club illico

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Québécois people, TELUS, Partnership, Marketing, International, TV, A Quiet Place, Vidéotron, Imaginary Friend, TELUS TV, Pier-Luc Funk, Season, Region, Quebec City, IP, Smartphone, Television

MONTREAL, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS announces that it will begin offering OPTIK TV customers the option to subscribe to Club illico, for just $10 a month, saving $5 on a standalone subscription, beginning December 7, 2023. They will now have access to over 6,500 French-language titles from Club illico that they can watch anywhere and anytime on the device of their choice, including through the TELUS TV+ mobile app. From original Quebec productions like Détective Surprenant, Lac-Noir and Léo to French versions of popular international series like The Handmaid’s Tale and the latest films fresh from theatres, there’s high-quality French content for everyone to enjoy.

Key Points: 
  • As Quebecers increasingly turn to on-demand subscription services for their favourite TV content, TELUS is the first company to redistribute content from Club illico.
  • They will now have access to over 6,500 French-language titles from Club illico that they can watch anywhere and anytime on the device of their choice, including through the TELUS TV+ mobile app.
  • The addition of Club illico to our extensive range of content allows them to do this, wherever and whenever they want,” says Nathalie Dionne, Regional Vice-President, Marketing, Quebec at TELUS.
  • Club illico content will be integrated directly into the OPTIK TV digital box, allowing TELUS TV subscribers to easily and quickly access Club illico’s wide range of French content.

Government of Canada and FCM Announce $1.8 Million Federal Investment to Improve Water Quality in Quebec

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Friday, October 6, 2023
Partnership, Health, Government, Quality of life, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Quebec, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Water quality, Matapedia River, Local government in Canada, Lac-Delage, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (Quebec), Weather, Water resources, Federation, City, Municipality, FCM, Environment, Growth, Ramo, Ascot Corner, Town, News, Québécois people, Natural Resources, GMF, Water, Renewable energy, Sewage treatment, Environmental remediation, QC

They have the ability and responsibility to take action to keep water clean for their residents and to maintain sustainable natural systems.

Key Points: 
  • They have the ability and responsibility to take action to keep water clean for their residents and to maintain sustainable natural systems.
  • This project is expected to improve the water quality of the Chaudière River and across the region.
  • Today's investment supports six projects that improve wastewater treatment and help waterways remain clean and safe for communities across Quebec by deploying innovative technologies and practices.
  • Together, we can improve our wastewater treatment while accelerating our path to net-zero and meeting Canada's climate change goals."

CIRO receives delegation of powers for mutual fund dealers in Quebec

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Trust, Québécois people, CIRO, Atlantic Canada, AMF, Financial adviser

The delegation of powers allows CIRO to act as the organization that will register dealing representatives of mutual fund dealers as well as conduct compliance examinations for mutual fund dealers with activities in Quebec as is the case for investment dealers.

Key Points: 
  • The delegation of powers allows CIRO to act as the organization that will register dealing representatives of mutual fund dealers as well as conduct compliance examinations for mutual fund dealers with activities in Quebec as is the case for investment dealers.
  • "This delegation will increase consistency and efficiency in the delivery of regulation in Quebec, which is to the benefit of Quebecers and the Quebec financial services industry," said Claudyne Bienvenu, Vice-President, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, CIRO.
  • We look forward to working with the AMF and the new member firms in smoothly transferring  oversight to CIRO in Montreal."
  • CIRO and the AMF will work together on a timeline for implementation of the delegation of powers.

Yana Watson Kakar to join CDPQ as Managing Director and Head of Americas

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Head, Policy, Yana, CDPQ, Sustainability, Acquisition, Québécois people, Growth, Management

MONTRÉAL, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -  CDPQ, a leading global investor, announced today that Yana Watson Kakar is joining the group as Managing Director and Head of Americas.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRÉAL, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -  CDPQ, a leading global investor, announced today that Yana Watson Kakar is joining the group as Managing Director and Head of Americas.
  • As Managing Director and Head of Americas, Ms. Kakar will be an integral member of the CDPQ Global Management team, contributing to the global strategy of CDPQ and its implementation, the development of key relationships across the public, private and civil sectors, and the deployment of constructive capital throughout the world.
  • Previously she was Global Managing Partner of Dalberg Advisors, a mission-driven multinational consulting firm specializing in policy, strategy, and investment advisory.
  • "We are truly delighted to have Yana join the CDPQ team to lead our Americas region.