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2014-2016 road investments: The Board of Trade welcomes the announcement, but reiterates the importance of certain priority projects for the city

Montréal, June 16, 2014 ‒ The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal notes the announcement of 2014-2016 road investments for the Montréal area made by Minister of Transport and Mini...

June 16, 2014

The business community welcomes the tabling of the Text of Final Agreement for the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement

Montréal, June 12, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal welcomes the tabling of the Text of Final Agreement for the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement today in the House...

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

June 12, 2014

Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada: Great news for the city’s economy, attractiveness and reputation

Montréal, June 7, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal welcomes the conclusion of an agreement between Formula One Managementand the organizers of the Formula 1 Grand Pr...

June 7, 2014

2014-2015 Quebec Budget: The city’s business community supports the government’s firm decision to balance the budget through tight spending controls

Montréal, June 4, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal welcomes the budget presented today by Finance Minister Carlos Leitão. “The Board of Trade applauds the government...

Taxation and Economics

June 4, 2014

Three new direct flights will connect Montréal to 90 million consumers

Montréal, June 4, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is delighted with yesterday’s launch of two new direct flights from Montréal-Trudeau Airport: a Copa Airlines fli...

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

June 4, 2014

Release of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal study Transferring businesses to the succession: a major issue for the Québec economy and the sustainability of SMEs

Montréal, June 3, 2014 – Today the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal released the results of its study entitled: Transferring businesses to the succession: a major issue for ...

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

June 3, 2014

Transferring businesses to the succession: a major issue for the Québec economy and the sustainability of SMEs

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Studies

June 3, 2014

The Board of Trade pays tribute to Marcel Côté, an extraordinary Montrealer

Montréal, May 25, 2014 ‒ It is with great sadness that the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal learned today of the death of Marcel Côté. “We have lost a great man,” said Michel L...

Taxation and Economics

May 25, 2014

The Board of Trade celebrates the end of the 18^th edition of Operation Back to School by awarding ten $1,500 scholarships to persevering students

Montréal, May 15, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal closed the 18th edition of Operation Back to School last night during a ceremony held at Ubisoft. Ten $1,500 schol...

Arts-Business Collaboration

May 15, 2014

Closer collaboration with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service will help internationalize the city’s SMEs

Montréal, May 14, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is delighted with today’s announcement by Canada’s Minister for International Trade, Ed Fast, that the Trade Com...

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

May 14, 2014

The WTC Montréal leads the largest trade mission to multilateral development banks in Washington in its history

Montréal, May 13, 2014 ‒ The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal’s team of international trade experts, the World Trade Centre Montréal, has just concluded a major trade mission t...

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

May 13, 2014

Prebudget recommendations: courage and immediate action required

Montréal, May 12, 2014 – During prebudget consultations conducted by the Minister of Finance, Carlos Leitão, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal emphasized the urgent need for...

Taxation and Economics

May 12, 2014

National Bank, Brian M. Levitt and Chloé Fleurant recognized at the Prix Arts-Affaires de Montréal

Montréal, May 8, 2014 – The winners of the Prix Arts-Affaires de Montréal were announced this evening at Usine C. For the 2013 edition, Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of the Board o...

Arts-Business Collaboration

May 8, 2014

Strategic Forum on transportation networks: A new collaborative spirit develops between partners

Montréal, April 25, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal held the fifth edition of its Strategic Forum on transportation networks today. More than 300 decision makers ga...

April 25, 2014

The Board of Trade congratulates new Cabinet members and offers its full support in revitalizing the city’s economy

Montréal, April 23, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal congratulates the 26 new ministers, particularly the members of Parliament from the Montréal area, appointed by ...

April 23, 2014

The Board of Trade fears the loss of the Osisko head office and repercussions on its large network of suppliers

Montréal, April 16, 2014 ‒ The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal notes that a bidding war is under way to acquire the Quebec mining company Osisko, putting in play the company’s...

April 16, 2014

The RDV Relève inc.™ Entrepreneurial succession: a strategic economic issue

Montréal, April 15, 2014 – The Fonds de solidarité FTQ and the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal are pleased to partner to introduce the RDV Relève inc.™, an annual provincial ...

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

April 15, 2014

Prix Arts-Affaires de Montréal 2013: 12 candidates, 12 success stories to celebrate

Montréal, April 11, 2014 – The Co-Chairs of the Honorary Committee for the Prix Arts-Affaires de Montréal, Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montr...

Arts-Business Collaboration

April 11, 2014

The Board of Trade salutes the memory and important contribution of the Honourable Jim Flaherty

Montréal, April 10, 2014 ‒ With the announcement of the death of the Honourable Jim Flaherty, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal would like to pay tribute to the former Canad...

April 10, 2014

2014 Quebec Elections: the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal congratulates the new government

Montréal, April 8, 2014 – Following the provincial election, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal would like to congratulate Premier Philippe Couillard and the Liberal Party o...

April 8, 2014

The Board of Trade is delighted with the agreement reached between Yamana Gold and Quebec mining company Osisko, which keeps the head office in Montréal

Montréal, April 2, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is delighted with the announcement made by the Osisko Mining Corporation and Yamana Gold Inc. about an agreement t...

April 2, 2014

The President of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal taking part in an economic mission led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Montréal, March 24, 2014 – Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, joined an economic mission today led by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen H...

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

March 24, 2014

Strategic Forum on major real estate projects: the conditions are ripe for making Montréal a city turned toward the future

Montréal, March 21, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal held the eighth edition of its Strategic Forum on major real estate projects today, with the Minister of Interna...

March 21, 2014

Strategic Forum on major real estate projects: the conditions are ripe for making Montréal a city turned toward the future

"These projects, representing an investment of over $5 billion, are testimony to the steady pace of the city’s real estate market."

March 21, 2014

2014 provincial elections - The Board of Trade presents the business community's five priorities to revitalize the economy of Greater Montréal

Montréal, March 13, 2014 ‒ Within the context of the Quebec election campaign, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal today presented the business community's five priorities to...

Workforce

March 13, 2014

The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal welcomes the trade agreement with South Korea

Montréal, March 11, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal welcomes the announcement of a free trade agreement between Canada and South Korea, which will benefit Montréal bu...

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

March 11, 2014

Enbridge Line 9B: the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal applauds the National Energy Board decision and reiterates the importance of ensuring the project’s social acceptance

Montréal, March 7, 2014 –The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal reiterates its support for Enbridge’s Line 9B reversal project and is delighted that the National Energy Board has...

March 10, 2014

The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal applauds the agreement reached between Quebec and Ottawa on job training

Montréal, March 4, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal welcomes the agreement between the Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, Minister of Labour, Minister resp...

Workforce

March 5, 2014

Moda Manhattan trade mission: Montréal fashion designers contribute to the city’s visibility in New York

Montréal, March 3, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal and its team of international trade experts, the World Trade Centre Montréal, successfully completed a trade missio...

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

March 4, 2014

Revitalizing Montréal: BMO Financial Group and the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal announce an event to rally the city

Montréal, February 25, 2014 – Following the release of the study Créer un nouvel élan à Montréal: 10 propositions pour un programme de relance, BMO Financial Group and the Board of Trad...

Energy Transition

February 25, 2014

Strategic Forum on the manufacturing sector: Companies need to have the courage and vision to make the move to digital technology and automation

Montréal, February 21, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal held its first Strategic Forum on the manufacturing sector, with Élaine Zakaïb, Minister for Industrial Policy ...

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

February 21, 2014

Strategic Forum on the manufacturing sector: Companies need to have the courage and vision to make the move to digital technology and automation

The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal held its first Strategic Forum on the manufacturing sector, with Élaine Zakaïb, Minister for Industrial Policy and the Banque de développemen...

February 21, 2014

The 2014-2015 Quebec Budget: A positive budget for Montréal, but one that does not dispel concern about the future state of public finances

Montréal, February 20, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal has reviewed the budget tabled today by Quebec’s Minister of Finance and the Economy, Nicolas Marceau. “This b...

Taxation and Economics

February 20, 2014

The 2014-2015 provincial budget: Stimulating the city’s economy must be a priority

Montréal, February 18, 2014 – With the 2014-2015 Quebec budget about to be tabled by Quebec’s Minister of Finance and the Economy, Nicolas Marceau, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Mo...

Taxation and Economics

February 18, 2014

Operation Back to School 2014: Do your part to help the next generation succeed!

Montréal, February 14, 2014 – Complementing Hooked on School Days, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal — which is hosting Marie Malavoy, Minister of Education, Recreation and...

Student Retention and Volunteering

February 14, 2014

Anticosti oil exploration: A clear signal in favour of natural resource exploitation

Montréal, February 13, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is pleased with the Government of Quebec’s decision to move ahead with the exploration and possible exploitat...

Energy Transition

February 13, 2014

2014 federal budget: strict management of public finances, but no specific measures for the economic revitalization of Montréal, Canada’s second largest city

Montréal, February 11, 2014 –The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal believes that the budget tabled today by the Government of Canada’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable James ...

Taxation and Economics

February 12, 2014

National Sustainable Mobility Strategy: maintenance for public transit is the right priority, but long-term financing remains an issue

Montréal, February 10, 2014 – After the release of the National Sustainable Mobility Strategy, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal applauds the government’s new investments fo...

February 10, 2014

The Ville de Montréal budget: a responsible budget that points to the importance of giving the city greater fiscal and financial room

Montréal, January 29, 2014 –With the tabling of the 2014 Ville de Montréal budget, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal would like to reiterate the importance of giving the cit...

January 29, 2014

The Board of Trade celebrates school retention by inviting over 300 students to hear Chris Hadfield speak

Montréal, January 23, 2014 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, with the support of BMO Financial Group, Montreal Hooked on School and Rio Tinto Alcan, is pleased to celebrat...

Taxation and Economics

January 23, 2014

Launch of the 2013 Prix Arts-Affaires de Montréal… Share your success stories!

Montréal, January 21, 2014 – The co-chairs of the Honorary Committee for the Prix Arts-Affaires de Montréal, Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Mont...

Arts-Business Collaboration

January 21, 2014

The Board of Trade concerned by the hostile takeover bid for Montréal mining company Osisko

Montréal, January 13, 2014 – In light of the announcement by British Columbia mining company Goldcorp regarding the unsolicited takeover bid for Montréal mining company Osisko, the Boar...

Taxation and Economics

January 13, 2014

Prebudget recommendations to the Government of Quebec: the 2014 budget must contribute to the city’s revival

Montréal, January 10, 2014 – During public consultations conducted by Quebec’s Minister of Finance and the Economy, Nicolas Marceau, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal emphasiz...

Taxation and Economics

January 10, 2014

The return of Major League Baseball to Montreal: a viable project

Montreal, December 12, 2013 – Following a thorough analysis of the results of a feasibility study, the group comprised of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal (BTMM), the Montrea...

Taxation and Economics

December 12, 2013

Strategic Forum on the creative industries: 500 decision makers mobilize to promote and perpetuate the city’s creative talent

Montréal, December 6, 2013 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal held its first Strategic Forum on the creative industries today, with Jean-François Lisée, Minister responsibl...

Arts-Business Collaboration

December 6, 2013

Strategic Forum on the creative industries: 500 decision makers mobilize to promote and perpetuate the city’s creative talent

December 6, 2013

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to deliver keynote speech at the Board of Trade on March 18

Montréal, December 5, 2013 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is pleased to announce that Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former U.S. Secretary of State and Former U.S. Senator from ...

December 5, 2013

Special consultations on Enbridge’s Line 9B reversal: the Board of Trade reiterates its support for this structuring project

Montréal, December 4, 2013 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal reiterated its support today for Enbridge’s Line 9B reversal before the National Assembly Commission on Agricult...

Energy Transition

December 4, 2013

Release of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal’s study The creative industries: catalysts of wealth and influence for Metropolitan Montréal

Montréal, December 2, 2013 – Today, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal released the results of its study The creative industries: catalysts of wealth and influence for Metropol...

December 2, 2013

ÉPIM search at Stationnement de Montréal: the Board of Trade clarifies its role with the limited partnership

Montréal, November 28, 2013 – The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is aware that the municipal integrity protection squad ‒ the Escouade de protection de l’intégrité municipale (...

November 28, 2013

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