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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

• 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