Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is visiting Val-d’Or this week. Here are other events not to be missed.
Justin Trudeau in Val d’Or
On April 3, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Val-d’Or at La Corne to notably defend the federal budget tabled on March 28. He will also participate in a public discussion with the employees of the Sayona company.
Announcement regarding support for people in vulnerable situations
PHOTO ROBERT SKINNER, THE PRESS
The Minister responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action, Ms.me Chantal Roll
The Minister responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action, Ms.me Chantal Rouleau invites media representatives to a press conference during which she will make an announcement concerning support for individuals and families in vulnerable situations.
April 3, 12:30 p.m.
Which Canadian astronaut will go on a mission around the Moon?
PHOTO JAVIER SORIANO, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne will be in Houston as part of an announcement regarding the crew assigned to the Artemis II lunar mission. We will learn in particular the identity of the Canadian astronaut who will join the team. Who from David Saint-Jacques, Jenni Sidey-Gibbons, Jeremy Hansen or Joshua Kutryk will be chosen? To be continued !
April 3, 11 a.m.
Beginning of the trial of the attack on rue Copernic in Paris
PHOTO GEORGES GOBET, FRANCE-PRESSE AGENCY
The attack in front of a synagogue on rue Copernic on October 3, 1980 killed four people.
Lebanese-Canadian Hassan Diab must face French justice today as the trial for the rue Copernic attack opens in Paris. However, Professor Diab will not be present at the opening of the special meetings in Paris. To watch from April 3 to 21.
Press conference on digital transformation
PHOTO CHARLES-WILLIAM PELLETIER, SPECIAL COLLABORATION, THE PRESS
Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon
The Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development and Minister Responsible for Greater Montréal and the Montreal Region, Pierre Fitzgibbon, gives a press conference on digital transformation.
April 3, 10:15 a.m.
Tourism development of Bas-Saint-Laurent
PHOTO GRAHAM HUGHES, THE CANADIAN PRESS
Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx
The Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region, Caroline Proulx, holds a press conference regarding support for tourism development in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. She will be accompanied by MNA for Rivière-du-Loup–Témiscouata Amélie Dionne and MNA for Côte-du-Sud Mathieu Rivest.
April 3, 10:30 a.m.
Northern Village Infrastructures
PHOTO EDOUARD PLANTE-FRÉCHETTE, THE PRESS
The Minister responsible for First Nations and Inuit Relations, Ian Lafrenière
The Minister responsible for First Nations and Inuit Relations, Ian Lafrenière, makes an announcement on behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Andrée Laforest, regarding government support for infrastructure in northern villages.
April 3, 2 p.m. in Kuujjuaq
Detailed study of Bill 10
PHOTO EDOUARD PLANTE-FRÉCHETTE, THE PRESS
The Minister of Health, Christian Dubé
Bill 10, An Act to limit the use of the services of a personnel placement agency and of independent labor in the health and social services sectorwill be discussed in detail on April 4, from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Special consultations and public hearings on Bill 14
PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
The President of the Montreal Police Brotherhood, Yves Francoeur
Special consultations and public hearings on Bill 14, An Act to amend various provisions relating to public security and to enact the Act to help find missing persons will be held in Quebec.
From Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 April.
Press conference by the conductor of Ensemble Montréal on the Place d’Youville tragedy
PHOTO MARTIN TREMBLAY, THE PRESS
The Leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, Mr. Aref Salem makes an announcement on the management of rats.
The leader of Ensemble Montréal, Aref Salem, is holding a press briefing to ask that light be shed on the Place d’Youville tragedy and on the safety and compliance of building transformation work in Ville-Marie.
April 3, 10 a.m.
Inauguration of a new pavilion at Collège Montmorency
PHOTO EDOUARD PLANTE-FRÉCHETTE, THE PRESS
The Minister of Higher Education, Pascale Déry
Collège Montmorency inaugurates a new pavilion, in the presence of several political figures, including the Minister of Higher Education, Pascale Déry, and the Minister for the Economy, Minister responsible for the fight against racism and Minister responsible for the region of Laval and MP for Sainte-Rose, Christopher Skeete. The director of the college establishment, Olivier Simard, will also be present.
April 3, 3:30 p.m., in Laval
Unveiling of the Festival international de Jazz Montréal program
PHOTO SARAH MONGEAU-BIRKETT, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
Concert by The Roots during the last edition of the Festival international de jazz de Montréal
The Festival international de jazz de Montréal unveils its lineup for its 43e editing.
April 3, 5 p.m., in Montreal
Unveiling of Duceppe’s 2023-2024 season
PHOTO KARENE-ISABELLE JEAN-BAPTISTE, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
David Laurin and the co-artistic director of the Duceppe Theater with Jean-Simon Traversy.
Duceppe unveils its theatrical program for the 2023-2024 season.
April 3, 2 p.m.
Press conference of the Autism & Major Foundation
On the occasion of Autism Awareness Month, the Autism & Major Foundation is holding a press conference. A project will be announced.
April 3, 10 a.m., in Montreal
Documentary preview The school differently
The documentary The school differently is presented in preview, in the presence of director Érik Cimon and the team of Films du Rapide-Blanc. The film gives the floor to teachers and specialized staff, managers, researchers, sociologists and members of the political class to offer a global reflection on the issues of education in Quebec.
April 3, 7 p.m., at the Museum cinema in Montreal
Financial results of Postmedia, Corus Entertainment and MTY
PHOTO FRANÇOIS ROY, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
Ben & Florentine restaurants are part of the MTY group.
Companies will disclose their financial results. This is the case of the Postmedia group (second quarter of 2023, April 5), Corus Entertainment (second quarter of 2023, April 6) and the MTY group (first quarter of 2023, April 6).
The Canadian in action
PHOTO ROBERT SKINNER, THE PRESS
Canadian captain Nick Suzuki
The Montreal Canadiens will face the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Center on April 4, at 7 p.m. The Washington Capitals and Alexander Ovechkin will be the visitors for Thursday’s game, April 6, at 7 p.m. The Habs will then head to Toronto for a game against the Maple Leafs on Saturday, April 8, at 7 p.m.