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• Understanding diversity in English-speaking Montreal

  Below an excerpt from a speech given by Dennis Smith, GMCDI Chair, to launch an event held on Friday May 22nd. "What better place to begin a conversation about diversity than in Montreal, the most diverse community in Quebec and one of the most diverse... Posted May 25 2009, 09:43 AM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, identity, Montreal, English speaking, language, quebec, community, diversity

• Montreal needs us!

  According to Mélanie Joly, co-founder of Génération d’idées , (La Presse, Montréal a besoin de nous , by Mélanie Joly, May 3, 2009, p. A14), Montreal is loosing some of its scope, integrity and talents. It no longer possesses the same cultural inspiration... Posted May 06 2009, 04:06 PM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, identity, Montreal, English speaking, quebec, community

• Employment strategies in Montreal

  On April 5th, a strategy for the purpose of accelerating employment for Montreal immigrants was launched ( Lancement de Défi Montréal – 6 millions $ pour accélérer l’accès à l’emploi des Montréalaises et des Montréalais issus de l’immigration ). “Défi... Posted Apr 29 2009, 11:16 AM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, Montreal, English speaking, employment, quebec, community, jobs

• What is the relationship between a community and its institutions?

  An article in the Montreal Gazette today entitled " United Church Converts - to Frenc h " explains that a congregation that had, for over 50 years been English-speaking, was forced to shut down English services due to a lack of attendance. This... Posted Apr 15 2009, 09:56 PM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, Montreal, English speaking, quebec, community, institutions

• Similarities abound in language issues

  An article in The Gazette on Sunday, entitled " Language panel wrangles over the use of anglicisms " brought up the similarities that the English speaking minority in Quebec has with its French speaking majority - something that is not always... Posted Apr 06 2009, 12:13 PM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, English speaking, language

• Benefits of a bilingual city

  An article entitled " Should I stay or should I go?" was published in The Gazette on Satruday March 28th, demonstrating the worldwide options that students from McGill's Faculty of Law have after they obtain their diploma. This article is... Posted Mar 31 2009, 11:17 AM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, English speaking, retention

• Third GMCDI public conversation event...come join us!

  A Changing Community: So I have a diploma, can I get a job? Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2009 About the discussion Wednesday, March 18 • 7 to 9 pm Coop La Maison Verte, 5785 Sherbrooke Ouest A Changing Community: So I have a diploma, can I get a job? Statistics... Posted Mar 12 2009, 09:43 AM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, Montreal, English speaking, employment

• Second GMCDI public conversation - Come join us!

  Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2009 About the discussion Wednesday, March 11 • 7 to 9 pm Café Griffintown, 1378 Notre-Dame Ouest A Changing Community: How do we reconcile many histories in one community? Montreal is a city of many peoples and many histories... Posted Mar 05 2009, 02:18 PM by Michelle Dupuis with | with no comments Filed under: Anglophone, Montreal, English speaking, heritage, history

• GMCDI Employment opportunity!!

  The GMCDI is looking for a project director. This exciting project promises to engage in some really interesting activities that promote the English-speaking community's vitality in the Greater Montreal area. If this sounds interesting to you, please... Posted Feb 19 2009, 04:04 PM by Michelle Dupuis with | with no comments Filed under: Anglophone, Montreal, English speaking, employment, jobs

• GMCDI Upcoming event - public conversations on the English-speaking communities...join us!

  A Changing Community: How do we navigate identity, accents and belonging? Date: Wednesday, 4 March 2009 About the discussion Wednesday, March 4 • 7 to 9 pm Arts Café, 201 Fairmount A Changing Community: How do we navigate identity, accents and belonging... Posted Feb 17 2009, 11:33 AM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, Montreal, English speaking, events

• Accessing Education in the English language in Quebec

  The Supreme Court of Canada is currently hearing arguments around Bill 104. (for further coverage please see the article in the Montreal Gazette by Elizabeth Thompson on December 14, 2008 entitled Charter, Quebec language laws square off in high court... Posted Dec 16 2008, 11:22 AM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, English speaking, quebec, bill 104, education

• Bridging the gap between supply and demand in the labour force...English-speakers could prove to be the missing link

  In 2001, English-speakers in the Greater Montreal area had an unemployment rate of 9.2%, which means that they were 24 per cent more likely than their Francophone counterparts to be unemployed. This statistic serves to dispel the myth that all English... Posted Nov 24 2008, 09:57 AM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, Montreal, English speaking, employment

• Where is the nearest "dep"?

  An article in the November 15th edition of The Gazette written by Mark Abley entitled " Montreal English grows even more distinct " highlights the links between language and identity that is debated quite often in the English-speaking community... Posted Nov 16 2008, 07:00 PM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, identity, Montreal, English speaking, language

• Montreal ESC Youth Interviewed on TV5

  As a follow-up to the QCGN youth forum, Brent Platt (co-chair of YSC) was interviewed for Club Social TV program on TV5 regarding the forum and issues facing English-speaking youth. It`s going to be aired this Thursday at 8pm, and then re-run and available... Posted Nov 12 2008, 04:25 PM by Michelle Dupuis with | with no comments Filed under: Anglophone, Montreal, English speaking, youth

• Encouraging vocational training to increase youth employability

  To reduce the number of young people dropping out of school without the training they need to enter the job market, students who are not seeking a college diploma could be encouraged to turn earlier to vocational training at the high school level by creating... Posted Sep 26 2008, 07:23 PM by Michelle Dupuis with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Anglophone, Montreal, English speaking, vocational training, employment