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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
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
Who is a part of the English speaking community of the Greater Montreal area?

A recent article/interview with Dorothy Williams on CTV raised some good questions about the inclusiveness of the English speaking community of the Greater Montreal area. If you have not seen it yet, you are welcome to visit this link to the article. While Ms. William's interview is specifically...

Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Mon, Feb 2 2009
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-speakers are all well-off in Westmount mansions....

Posted to GMCDI Blog (Weblog) by Michelle Dupuis on Mon, Nov 24 2008

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