Canada’s Prime Minister to Yukon, preventing and addressing sexual violence in higher education institutions… Here’s what to watch for this week.
Justin Trudeau in the Yukon
At 9 a.m. on February 13, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau visits the Yukon. He will meet Prime Minister Ranj Pillai. Afterwards, he will also visit a technology incubator and hold a press briefing.
PHOTO EDOUARD PLANTE-FRÉCHETTE, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
Pascale Déry, Minister of Higher Education.
Prevention and fight against sexual violence in higher education establishments
At 9 a.m. on February 13, Minister of Higher Education Pascale Déry will make an announcement regarding the fight against sexual violence in higher education establishments. She will be accompanied by the director general of the Collège de Rosemont, Caroline Roy.
PHOTO ALAIN ROBERGE, THE PRESS
Mr. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Artificial Intelligence Funding Announcement
At 9 a.m. on February 13, Scale AI is holding a press conference for an artificial intelligence funding announcement. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne will unveil the projects that will be funded.
PHOTO MARCO CAMPANOZZI, THE PRESS
Pierre-Olivier Pineau, holder of the Energy Management Chair at HEC Montréal.
Publication of the State of energy in Québec 2023
The HEC Montréal Chair in Energy Sector Management presents the State of Energy in Québec 2023. electrification. Greater use of eco-taxation and the circular economy, as well as modernization of regulations are necessary,” declared Pierre-Olivier Pineau, holder of the Chair in Energy Management at HEC Montréal. The virtual launch will take place on February 13, at 2:30 p.m.
PHOTO PATRICK SANFAÇON, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, spokesperson for Hooked on School Days
School Perseverance Days
This is the launch of the 19e edition of Hooked on School Days. Several activities for young people aimed at strengthening their motivation to pursue their studies, including Jeudi PerséVERT, where everyone is invited to put green in the spotlight by wearing an item of clothing or a decoration of this color. Until February 17.
PHOTO PATRICE LAROCHE, LE SOLEIL ARCHIVES
Memorial for Norah and Romy Carpentier, in Lévis.
Coroner’s public hearings in the death of Norah and Romy Carpentier
At 9:30 a.m., the Coroner’s Office holds public hearings into the deaths of Norah and Romy Carpentier at the Quebec City courthouse. The investigation aims to shed light on the causes and circumstances of the deaths of the girls and their father, Martin Carpentier, which occurred in July 2020. Until 1er March and from March 13 to 24.
PHOTO PHILIPPE BOIVIN, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
The president of the League of Blacks of Quebec, Max Stanley Bazin.
Collective action of the League of Blacks against the City of Montreal
The hearings for the class action brought by the League of Blacks against the City of Montreal are being held until February 22 at the Montreal courthouse. The League of Blacks is suing the City for racial profiling.
PHOTO MARK J. REBILAS, USA TODAY SPORTS
The Kansas City Chiefs won the 57e Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs Parade
The Kansas City Chiefs victory parade will be held this Wednesday in the streets of the capital of Missouri. On February 12, the Chiefs won the 57e Super Bowl by a score of 38-35 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
PHOTO DAVID KIROUAC, USA TODAY SPORTS
The Montreal Canadiens signed a 3-2 victory against the Islanders.
The Montreal Canadiens in action
After celebrating two wins this weekend against the Islanders and Oilers, the Montreal Canadiens will be in action at the Bell Center on Tuesday as the Chicago BlackHawks will be the visitors. Then, the Habs will head to Carolina to face the Hurricanes on Thursday. Finally, Martin St-Louis’ men will be back on Canadian soil to visit the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Saturday.