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13 Aug 2012
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Institut de l’énergie et de l’environnement de la Francophonie: new publications on sustainable development

The Institut de l’énergie et de l’environnement de la Francophonie (IEPF) has just published two information documents on the environment and sustainable development with the support of the Ministère des Relations internationales.
9 Aug 2012
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Québec productions to tour 30 countries

The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) will award grants totalling $1,260,000 to fund 69 touring projects filed by 66 organizations at the end of the Programme d’aide à la diffusion hors Québec registration deadline.
9 Aug 2012
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Simulation of European Parliament Canada-Québec-Europe celebrates 15th anniversary

Over 180 people from fifteen countries will be in Montréal to participate in the Simulation of the European Parliament — Canada-Québec-Europe (SPECQUE) until August 12.
7 Aug 2012
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Montréal top city in North America for hosting international events

Montréal has just been named the top destination in North America for hosting international events based on the official 2011 rankings by the Union of International Associations (UIA). With this victory, Montréal is ranked number one among all destinations in North America, ahead of other major cities on the continent, including Washington, DC, New York City, Boston, Toronto and Vancouver.
2 Aug 2012
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Jean Charest praises expansion of regional cooperation with New England

Québec Premier Jean Charest took advantage of the 36th Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (CNEG-ECP) in Burlington on July 29 and 30 to hold discussions with Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin.
1 Aug 2012
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Québec and Mexico celebrate 30 years of cooperation

The Québec-Mexico Working Group (QMWG) celebrated 30 years of cooperation in 2012. Under the joint authority of the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs and the Québec Ministère des Relations internationales du Québec, QMWG has become the main instrument for coordinating cooperation activities between the Québec and Mexican administrations.
30 Jul 2012
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Québec government wishes home-grown athletes the greatest success

Québec Premier Jean Charest and Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, Minister responsible for Government Administration and Chair of the Conseil du trésor Michelle Courchesne expressed their heartiest encouragement for the Québec athletes competing in the London Olympic Games.
27 Jul 2012
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36th Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers

Québec Premier Jean Charest will be in Burlington, Vermont, July 29 and 30 to participate in the 36th Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP). Since Québec will be hosting the event in 2013, Premier Charest will co-chair the 36th Annual Conference together with Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin.
26 Jul 2012
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Québec artists showcased at London Cultural Olympiad

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are more than just sports. They also have a cultural edge with the Cultural Olympiad that began in London in March 2012. Several Québec artists have already had the opportunity to display their talent before the British public, and others will soon take to the stage during the Games.
25 Jul 2012
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Digital arts artist and studio-apartment exchanges between Québec and France

The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) and the Institut français recently signed a three-year agreement regarding exchanges of digital arts artists and studio-apartments. Every year beginning in 2013, two Québec artists will go to Paris and two French artists will come to Montréal for three months.