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The Port of Montreal is creating an urban promenade near Bickerdike Terminal

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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MONTREAL, Oct. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announced the development of an urban promenade along its facilities in the Cité-du-Havre sector.

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announced the development of an urban promenade along its facilities in the Cité-du-Havre sector.
  • An urban promenade will soon be developed along Pierre-Dupuy Avenue, in the Cité-du-Havre sector, near the Port facilities of Bickerdike Terminal.
  • Named Promenade Bickerdike after the nearby terminal of the same name, the promenade will also feature several information panels to document the history and development of the surrounding urban landscape.
  • "The development of an urban promenade in Cité-du-Havre is directly aligned with the City of Montreal's vision for the Bridge-Bonaventure sector.

TELUS invests $30 million in Montreal

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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MONTREAL, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is investing nearly $30 million in Montreal in 2023 to deploy and update its 5G networks and connect the city’s businesses to thousands of kilometres of optic fibre. As the summer season gets underway, the TELUS team is hard at work providing Quebec’s biggest city with the 5G connectivity and network capacity needed to welcome the nearly 10 million visitors expected here in 2023. Whether enjoying the view from the top of the Port of Montreal Observation Tower or grooving to the beat at one of the many music festivals taking place on Parc Jean Drapeau, Montrealers and tourists will have access to world-class connectivity this summer. TELUS is also continuing its partnerships with Zú and the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) for urban and 5G labs to promote innovation and connect Montreal’s businesses, universities, researchers and the greatest creative minds with the latest 5G technology.

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  • With 9.5 million tourists expected to visit Montreal in 2023, TELUS is updating its networks to provide world-class connectivity this summer season
    5G labs will fuel technological innovation from Montreal’s businesses, researchers and creative geniuses
    MONTREAL, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is investing nearly $30 million in Montreal in 2023 to deploy and update its 5G networks and connect the city’s businesses to thousands of kilometres of optic fibre.
  • “For our 3,600 team members in the city, Montreal continues to be a key focus for our technological innovations, and we’re maintaining our commitment to making Montreal one of the most welcoming and innovative cities in the world,” says Nazim Benhadid, Senior Vice-President at TELUS.
  • “Lots of tourists choose Montreal for their summer vacation plans, and with our massive investments, we’re joining the city’s efforts to provide a first-class experience for visitors and maximize economic benefits for Montreal.
  • TELUS 5G Lab with Zú: The TELUS 5G Lab will be outfitted with the latest 5G technology.

The Port of Montreal Tower opens to the public

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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MONTREAL, May 15, 2023 /CNW/ - After three years of construction, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is pleased to announce the official opening of its observation tower located at the end of the Port of Montreal's Grand Quay on Saturday, May 27: the Port of Montreal Tower.

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  • MONTREAL, May 15, 2023 /CNW/ - After three years of construction, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is pleased to announce the official opening of its observation tower located at the end of the Port of Montreal's Grand Quay on Saturday, May 27: the Port of Montreal Tower.
  • "With great pride and pleasure, I invite everyone to come discover the Port of Montreal Tower.
  • — Martin Imbleau, President and Chief Executive Officer of the MPA
    "With the Port of Montreal Tower, from now on visitors will have an incredible view of the city and our river.
  • — Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for the Lanaudière Region
    "Congratulations to the Montreal Port Authority on the official opening of its impressive observation tower.

The MPA sets course for carbon neutrality in 2035

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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A few weeks after the launch of its Strategic Plan 2023-2027, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) provided an update on its key objectives for decarbonization, climate change adaptation and land protection.

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  • A few weeks after the launch of its Strategic Plan 2023-2027, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) provided an update on its key objectives for decarbonization, climate change adaptation and land protection.
  • These objectives include :
    Scopes 1, 2 and 3 absolute GHG emissions, for which the MPA is fully responsible, covering rail operations on its intermodal network, management of its buildings and vehicle fleet as well as its infrastructure works, will be reduced by 55% by 2030, leading to carbon neutrality by 2035.
  • Scope 3 absolute GHG emissions, for which the MPA is not fully responsible, covering those generated by logistics companies located on Port territory, will be reduced by 40% by 2040, leading to carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • In pursuit of greater protection of biodiversity, 30% of the territories under the management of the MPA will be protected as a national wildlife area.

COP15: Daily highlights - December 10, 2022

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Sunday, December 11, 2022
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I want to especially thank the Mohawk Nation and the communities of Kanesatake, Kahnawake, and Akwesasne who continue to welcome us to their territories.

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  • I want to especially thank the Mohawk Nation and the communities of Kanesatake, Kahnawake, and Akwesasne who continue to welcome us to their territories.
  • We are walking the path of reconciliation and conservation together, and I was honoured to bring that shared spirit of partnership when visiting the Indigenous Village today.
  • The announcement took place at the Public Action Zone, at the Grand Quai at the Port de Montral.
  • In the evening, Minister Guilbeault spoke at Canada's opening reception at COP15, in the Palais des congrs de Montral.

COP15: Daily highlights

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Saturday, December 10, 2022
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This morning, Minister Guilbeault held a media callback to discuss the first week of COP15.

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  • This morning, Minister Guilbeault held a media callback to discuss the first week of COP15.
  • In the afternoon, Minister Guilbeault made Indigenous-led conservation announcements.
  • The announcement was followed by a media scrum.
  • More info here: Canada Pavilion at COP15 Events program - Canada.ca
    Location:Public Action Zone (Grand Quai du Port de Montral Le Pavillon, level 2, entrance door 17)
    Location:Palais des congrs de Montral, 1st floor
    For more information on the daily schedule, visit the UN CBD website: Convention on Biological Diversity (cbd.int) .