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Mental health at work: companies mobilize

For the past 12 years, the Bell Let’s Talk initiative tackles the issue of mental health in Canada. The Chamber is committed to this incredible initiative.

Leadership

January 25, 2023

Best wishes for the New Year from the team at the Chamber!

At the beginning of this year, the team of the Chamber sends you its best wishes of peace and happiness for 2023.

January 11, 2023

COP15 Conference ‒ Businesses and biodiversity: examples for action

A look back at the panel organized by the Chamber as part of the COP15 and the Public Action Zone.

Leadership

December 23, 2022

Eric Girard presented the 2022 update on Quebec’s economic and financial situation

Review of the December 12 talk by the Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for Relations with English-Speaking Quebecers, Eric Girard.

Leadership

December 22, 2022

Talk by Sophie Larivière-Mantha – Quebec engineering: at the core of a bright future

A look back at the Novembre 23 discussion with the President of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, Sophie Larivière-Mantha.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

By CCMM, December 21, 2022

200 years of positive impact on the city

The Chamber celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2022. Here is a look back at the historic efforts in mobilizing the city’s business community and key moments from the last year.

Leadership

By CCMM, December 19, 2022

Talk by Patricia Gauthier, President and General Manager of Moderna Canada

A look back at the Novembre 16 discussion with the Moderna Canada President and General Manager, Patricia Gauthier.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

By CCMM, December 5, 2022

Successfully Reorganizing the Workplace and Enhancing the Downtown Experience

A recap of the highlights of the “I love working downtown” Strategic Forum.

Leadership

By CCMM, November 30, 2022

Talk by Jacques Farcy – The SQDC: Our chance to go beyond appearances

A look back at the Novembre 1 discussion with the SQDC President and CEO, Jacques Farcy.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

By CCMM, November 22, 2022

6 important issues for entrepreneurs

A Chamber active on important issues for the city’s businesses.

Taxation and Economics

November 16, 2022

L’EXPERTISE DE RAYMOND CHABOT GRANT THORNTON

Planning Your Cybersecurity, A Strategic and Confidential Advantage

In today’s environment, cyber threats are rapidly changing and growing. Have you begun implementing a security plan for your organization?

Business Development

By Alexandre Blanc, Conseiller stratégique et sécurité, November 14, 2022

2022 Quebec elections: the Chamber hosts Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois

A look back at the September 29 discussion with Québec solidaire co-spokesperson, Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois.

Leadership

By CCMM, October 25, 2022

L’EXPERTISE DE BDO CANADA

ESG in construction: managing risks and driving profits

The construction industry faces many challenges related to ESG, but companies can manage risk while improving profits.

Business Development

By Pierre Taillefer, October 18, 2022

2022 Quebec Election: The Chamber Welcomes François Legault

A look back at the September 28 talk with the Premier of Quebec and Leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec, François Legault.

Leadership

October 5, 2022

2022 Quebec Elections: The Chamber welcomes Dominique Anglade

A look back at the September 20 talk with the Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, Dominique Anglade.

Leadership

September 29, 2022

2022 Quebec Elections: The Chamber welcomes Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

A look back at the September 13 talk with the Leader of the Parti Québécois, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

Leadership

September 23, 2022

2022 Quebec Election: The Chamber Welcomes Éric Duhaime

A look back at the September 8 talk with the Leader of the Parti conservateur du Québec, Éric Duhaime.

Leadership

September 16, 2022

Germany and Canada: Tackling the challenges of our times, together

A look back at our August 3 conversation with Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Leadership

September 1, 2022

L’EXPERTISE DE LA SAAQ

Démontrez à vos employés que vous avez leur sécurité à cœur (in French only)

Démarquez-vous en démontrant à vos employés que vous avez leur sécurité à cœur grâce au service gratuit offert par la SAAQ.

Workforce

By Simon Paquin, August 30, 2022

L’implication des employeurs au regard de la loi 96 (In french only)

L’Assemblée nationale a adopté le 24 mai 2022 le projet de loi 96, Loi sur la langue officielle et commune du Québec, le français. Cette dernière modifie une vingtaine de lois et règlem...

Business Development

July 13, 2022

Develop a Competitive Advantage and Create Sustainable Value

A look back at the first edition of the Strategic Forum on the Integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Criteria for Businesses.

Energy Transition

By CCMM, July 12, 2022

Enhance local potential and stand out internationally

Here is a look back at the high points of the fourth edition of the Strategic Forum entitled “International business at the heart of our companies’.

Internationalization

By CCMM, July 11, 2022

Team Activities to Explore This Summer Downtown with the ré·CRÉATION^MTL Program!

6 art installations, sensory experiences, and fun activities from the “I love working downtown” initiative

Leadership

July 6, 2022

The much-needed transformation of Quebec’s healthcare system – Conference with Joanne Castonguay

A look at the points covered by Quebec’s Health and Welfare Commissioner during her visit to the CCMM on May 25.

Energy Transition

July 5, 2022

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

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