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Moving the needle in Quebec a collective responsibility

A look back at the June 1 talk with Janie C. Béïque, President and CEO of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ.

Energy Transition

June 30, 2022

L'expertise de Montréal International

Everything you need to know about recruiting international talent

Nowadays, hiring talent from abroad is something any business, no matter how big or small, can easily do to address labour shortages.

Internationalization

By Christian Bernard, vice-président, Talents internationaux, intelligence d’affaires et communications, June 28, 2022

Talk by Kim Thomassin – The Impact of the CDPQ Recounted

A look back at the May 15 talk, with Kim Thomassin, Executive Vice-President and Head of Québec of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ).

Business Development

June 14, 2022

Thinking differently about energy in a changing world

A look back at the May 11 conference, with Éric Lachance, President and CEO of Énergir.

Energy Transition

June 9, 2022

Randy Boissonnault launches consultations for the renewal of the Federal Tourism Growth Strategy

Review of the May 18 discussion with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance of Canada.

Taxation and Economics

June 8, 2022

Pierre Fitzgibbon reviews the state of the Quebec economy and presents the economic outlook

A look back at the May 13 talk, with the Minister of Economy and Innovation, Pierre Fitzgibbon.

Taxation and Economics

June 6, 2022

Valérie Plante presents Ville de Montréal priorities for her second mandate

On May 5, the Mayor of Montréal and President of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal spoke before the Chamber for the first time since her re-election.

Taxation and Economics

May 31, 2022

International strategy and ORPEX: a winning combination for your expansion outside Quebec

To make sure you find the right solutions for achieving your international goals, let us advise you on the best tools, players and services.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

May 30, 2022

The Chamber launches its annual campaign to recognize the contribution of pillars to the city’s vitality

The year 2022 is an important milestone for the Chamber: its bicentennial. Founded in 1822 by a group of merchants, it has never stopped contributing to the prosperity of Greater Montré...

Leadership

By CCMM, May 26, 2022

L’EXPERTISE DE GRENIER AUX NOUVELLES

Êtes-vous prêts à accueillir la relève? (In french only)

Il y a quelques années, les enjeux liés à la relève concernaient les possibles conflits professionnels entre les millénariaux et la génération X. Les employeurs appréhendaient les diffé...

Workforce

By Emmie-Wesline Massier, May 25, 2022

For a dynamic, green, attractive city

Here is a look back at the high points of the 16th edition of the Major Metropolitan Projects Strategic Forum.

Infrastructure

By CCMM, May 13, 2022

Creating a sustainable transportation ecosystem

A look back at the 11th edition of the Strategic Forum on Transportation and Logistics.

Taxation and Economics

By CCMM, May 3, 2022

Artificial intelligence: unleash your full potential here and distinguish yourself on the international stage

A look back at the second edition of AI Meetings, an event jointly developed by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, Scale AI and Forum IA Québec.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

By CCMM, May 2, 2022

Chrystia Freeland presents the 2022-2023 federal budget

A look back at the April 11 talk, with the Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland.

Taxation and Economics

April 25, 2022

Eric Girard presents the Quebec 2022-2023 budget

A look back at the talk with the Minister of Finance, Eric Girard.

Taxation and Economics

April 13, 2022

Towards an endemic: Learning to live with the virus

A look back at the talk with Dr. Karl Weiss, Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Jewish General Hospital in Montréal.

Leadership

By CCMM, April 13, 2022

L’EXPERTISE DE BDO CANADA

The great resignation: How labour shortages are increasing business risk

Labour shortages increase security risk for companies. BDO helps them put in place the most appropriate measures.

Workforce

By Anne-Marie Bélanger, April 1, 2022

Sonia LeBel presents the Government of Quebec’s National Public Procurement Strategy

A look back at the March 14 talk, with the Minister for Government Administration and Chair of the Conseil du trésor.

Taxation and Economics

March 25, 2022

The Battery Industry as a Model for Sustainable Development

A look back at the very first edition of the Strategic Meeting on the battery industry.

Energy Transition

By CCMM, March 3, 2022

Jean-François Roberge discusses the issues of school retention in the context of the pandemic

A look back at the February 18 talk.

Student Retention and Volunteering

By CCMM, March 1, 2022

Mental health in the workplace: our workers’ wellbeing is a priority

A look back at the January 26 virtual panel.

Leadership

By CCMM, February 11, 2022

CES 2022: a look back at our experience in Las Vegas

Here is a look at our first trade mission of 2022.

Internationalization

By CCMM, February 2, 2022

Dialogue: entrepreneurship central to business vision

A look back at the December 1st talk.

Leadership

January 18, 2022

La Presse: A reinvented model to contend with the crisis among dailies

A look back at the December 14 talk.

Leadership

January 17, 2022

The pharmaceutical industry: At the forefront of life sciences

A look back at the December 13 Strategic Forum.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

By CCMM, January 12, 2022

L’EXPERTISE DE Écotech Québec

Les innovations du Québec au service des entreprises montréalaises (In French only)

Recrutement d’entreprises montréalaises à la recherche de solutions pour répondre à leurs défis opérationnels et réduire leur empreinte environnementale.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

By Audrey Somé, January 10, 2022

Eric Girard presents major principles of the government’s minibudget

On November 29th, Minister of Finance Eric Girard was at the podium for a conference organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal.

Taxation and Economics

December 17, 2021

Mental Health: Central to Sun Life’s Business Strategy

On November 10, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal welcomed Jean-François Bergeron, President and Chief Executive Officer of Loto-Québec.

Leadership

December 17, 2021

L'Expertise de adMare BioInnovations

Building our life sciences industry for the post-pandemic era

Discover how adMare is building Canada’s life sciences industry from sea to sea by building companies, building ecosystems, and building talent.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

December 16, 2021

Happy holidays from the team at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal.

As the year draws to a close, the entire Chamber team joins in chorus to wish you the very best! Happy Holidays!

December 15, 2021

Loto-Québec: Innovation and simplicity at the heart of a new vision

On November 10, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal welcomed Jean-François Bergeron, President and Chief Executive Officer of Loto-Québec.

Leadership

By CCMM, December 9, 2021

Get involved in the relaunch of Chinatown!

On November 4, the Chamber launched the crowdfunding campaign “Together for our Chinatown,” an initiative to support the commercial fabric of Chinatown.

Taxation and Economics

By CCMM, December 8, 2021

L'EXPERTISE DE ROGERS

Reaching out as a gesture of survival

Discover how Norcom and Planète Mobile supported other Quebec businesses during the first 18 months of the pandemic.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

By Jennifer Lumba, December 3, 2021

The challenges of business development in China: A look back at the October 21 event

On October 21, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal held its first event about trade relations with China.

Internationalization

By CCMM, December 2, 2021

Recruiting in French: Three advantages for businesses and their employees

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

November 30, 2021

Pollutec trade show: The Chamber is back on the road for trade missions

A look back at the trade mission conducted at the Pollutec trade show

Internationalization

By CCMM, November 30, 2021

L'EXPERTISE DE LÉGER

The Omnibus Survey: A Flexible, Fast and Effective Solution

Accessible to SMEs and large companies, an omnibus survey is truly versatile: here’s why.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

November 26, 2021

L'Expertise de BAC Assurance

Business insurance: focusing on risk management, a winning approach

For any company, risk management is an important asset for protection and loss prevention.

Workforce

November 12, 2021

L'EXPERTISE D'ACTION 500

How to organize a safe team-building activity?

With many employees working remotely or under a hybrid model, find out how to organize a safe team-building activity for your co-workers.

November 11, 2021

L'EXPERTISE D'EVOL

Diverse and inclusive entrepreneurship to drive recovery

Find out how to create an economy that reflects the different faces that make up our society.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

November 10, 2021

Two visions for an attractive, green, and prosperous city

A look back at the municipal economic debate

Taxation and Economics

By CCMM, November 9, 2021

Cybersecurity: a booming ecosystem

A look back at the October 4 Strategic Forum

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

By CCMM, October 29, 2021

“Déployer le Nouveau Monde” Conference by Lorraine Pintal

A look back at the September 28 Bombardier lunchtime conference.

Arts-Business Collaboration

By CCMM, October 28, 2021

A new era for Montréal fashion: a look back at the September 13 business luncheon

A look back at the September 13 business luncheon

Taxation and Economics

By CCMM, October 6, 2021

Transparency in 2021: it pays off: conference with Jean-François Routhier, Québec Commissioner of Lobbying

A look at the talk with the Québec Commissioner of Lobbying, Jean-François Routhier.

Taxation and Economics

By CCMM, October 6, 2021

Jean-François Routhier Québec Commissioner of Lobbying

A look at CCMM’s federal economic debate

A look at the federal economic debate

Taxation and Economics

By CCMM, September 27, 2021

Anchored in the future: conference with Martin Imbleau, President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority

A look back at the conference by Martin Imbleau, President and CEO of the Montréal Port Authority.

Taxation and Economics

By CCMM, September 23, 2021

Martin Imbleau President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority

Major infrastructure projects to fuel the relaunch

A look back at the strategic Forum on Major Projects.

Infrastructure

By CCMM, July 12, 2021

Transportation and logistics: central to a green, innovative relaunch

Infrastructure

By CCMM, July 7, 2021

Talent, investment, and trade central to our international business presence

A look back at the Strategic Meeting on internationalization, co-developed with Montréal International and Investissement Québec International.

Internationalization

By CCMM, July 6, 2021

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