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Dear friends, chers amis,
 
Over the course of the spring, I had the priviledge and the pleasure to continue fostering relationships with our American partners in multiple areas, including climate change, energy and trade, but also education and the arts.
 
Given the proximity between Québec and New England, it is only natural that we work together on issues of common interest, such as clean energy and climate change. With the Government of Québec being dedicated to regional efforts to fight climate change, we welcome the endorsement of hydropower by major Massachusetts’ media outlets, environmental organizations and chambers of commerce as a solution for New England’s clean energy future.
 
This future is an opportunity for shared economic development, as highlighted by several major trade and innovation shows on both sides of the border. Montréal is hosting the World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS29), the largest international electric vehicle conference, on June 19-22, 2016. Several Québec companies will meet with American partners at HydroVision in Minneapolis (July 26-29) and Power Generation Week in Orlando (December 13-15). Like the electric grid, the clean economy does not know borders!
 
In May, we welcomed two groups: students of French from UMass Lowell, and students of finance from École polytechnique de Montréal. These conversations with tomorrow’s leaders from both sides of the border show how our relationship takes many shapes and forms, from history and language to innovation in finance and engineering.
 
Cultural exchange is another form of this relationship. Join us this summer for two fantastic circus shows: Cirque du Soleil – Kürios Cabinet of Curiosities and 7 Fingers – Cuisines and Confidences, as we are preparing the celebrations for Québec Day 2016!
 
À bientôt,
 
Marie-Claude Francoeur
 
Major Endorsements for Hydropower
The Boston Globe
April 25, 2016
Boston Herald
May 6, 2016
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce | May 5, 2016
 
 
 
Innovation
Visit of the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center 

May 3 | Cambrigde, MA

A visit at the Cambridge Microsoft New England Research and Development Center gave the opportunity to learn more about the company's activities in this field for future collaboration.
The Phi Centre collaborates with MIT for a conference on virtual reality
May 6 | Cambrigde, MA
 
The sold-out conference Virtually There : Documentary Meets Virtual Reality was presented by MIT Open Documentary Lab, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Phi Centre, one of Montréal’s main center for arts innovation. The main focus of the conference was to illustrate how Virtual Reality can be a powerful new storytelling medium. Other Québec organizations such as SODEC and Mutek also attended the conference.
 
Upcoming Events
Electric Vehicle Symposium Exhibition
June 19-22 | Montréal, Québec
 
Come to Montréal, June 19-22, for EVS29 the largest international electric vehicle conference. Gain new insight from engaging electric drive programming.
Québec at 2016 BIO International Convention
June 6-9 | San Francisco, CA
 
25 Québec research centers and biotech companies will showcase their expertise and connect with pharmaceuticals at Québec BIO-Expertise on June 6. To register, please contact Ms Émilie Tremblay.
Maine and Rhode Island Trade Days
May 25 | Smithfield, RI
May 26 | Portland, ME
 
Come meet with our office at the Maine International Trade Day and the World Trade Day 2016 in Rhode Island. These events bring together experts in ecommerce, robotics and advanced materials to discuss new technology and trends.
 
Maine | Register
Rhode Island | Register
 
Education
UMass Lowell Students Learn More About Québec
April 15 | Boston, MA
 
20 students and 3 professors from UMass Lowell visited our office as part of a French class. We discussed Québec history, education and culture. Many thanks for the thank you cards!
PolyFinances in Boston
May 9 | Boston, MA
 
Engineering students from Polytechnique Montréal stopped by the Québec Governement Office as part of a one-week trip to Boston. PolyFinances also met with companies and research centers from Boston and Cambridge.
Internship offer - We are looking for a Public Affairs intern for Fall 2016
Job offer - Receptionist
Consulate General of Canada in Boston
 
Summer Calendar
 
June 26 | Manchester, NH
Northeast Delta Dental Stadium
 
June 26 | Winooski, VT
Free event
 
Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
May 26-July 10 | Sulffolk Downs, Boston, MA
 
North American Police & Fire Games
July 1-10 | Drummondville, QC
 
Les 7 doigts de la main - Cuisine et Confidences
July 12-22 | Cutler Majestic Theater, Boston, MA

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