Long described as the rising generation, millennials are taking their place more than ever. (Born between 1981 and 1996), they now occupy key positions in our society, as much in politics as in the business world, sport or the cultural environment. Millennials are already transforming our world. The Press went to meet them.
Millennials in politics
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Millennials are already shaking up the way things are done in Quebec society… but in politics, they have not yet reached the summit of power. We asked four politicians from this generation what they think a potential millennial prime minister will look like.
Millennials in the cultural sector
The kick in the hive of Montreal theater
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David Laurin and Jean-Simon Traversy, co-artistic directors of the Théâtre Duceppe
It took guts – some would say naivety. Faced with an environment that seemed to block management positions from the new generation, David Laurin and Jean-Simon Traversy dared to apply to take the reins of one of the largest theaters in the metropolis: that of Duceppe.
Women’s film production
Millennials in business
Doing business differently
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Elisabeth Benny, Habi Gerba, Simon De Baene, Judith Fetzer and Jonathan Durocher: five millennials who are making their mark in the business world.
Portraits of five millennials who are finding business success on their own terms
Millennials in sports
PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
Valérie Tétreault
A year after being named director of the National Bank Open, Valérie Tétreault has the feeling of being exactly where she would have wanted to be at this stage of her life. Interview on the theme of studies, generational gaps and work-family balance.