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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 in Canada and North America. Montreal’s English...
    Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Mon, May 25 2009

  • 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. Nonetheless, this downturn may create an opportunity...
    Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Wed, May 6 2009

  • 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 Montréal”, under the guardianship of the Conseil...
    Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Wed, Apr 29 2009

  • 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 article is a clear example of the difficulties...
    Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Wed, Apr 15 2009

  • 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 evident in the language debate. The mixing of languages...
    Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Mon, Apr 6 2009

  • 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 a perfect example of the benefits that can be obtained...
    Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Tue, Mar 31 2009

  • 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 show that English-speakers have a harder time...
    Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Thu, Mar 12 2009

  • 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. Although all of the past’s stories add up to paint...
    Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Thu, Mar 5 2009

  • 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 check out the posting at the following website...
    Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Thu, Feb 19 2009

  • 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? A multitude of linguistic and cultural backgrounds...
    Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Tue, Feb 17 2009
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