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“Le Québec d’aujourd’hui ne peut se soustraire au défi de la construction d’un autre monde possible.“ (Today’s Québec cannot avoid the challenge of building another, possible world.)
Paul Gérin-Lajoie, politician and father of the “Gérin-Lajoie doctrine” TODAY, QUÉBEC WANTS TO CONNECT WITH YOU.
Québec is autonomous in areas within its constitutional jurisdiction and bases Québec deploys a diplomatic infrastructure that is exceptional for a non-sovereign state. its international action on the extension of its powers within the Canadian federation. In terms of international relations,it has accomplished things that no other federated state As a result, economic development, culture, health, education, agriculture, before it has. This capacity to act is primarily based on the Gérin-Lajoie doctrine, the environment, natural resources and immigration are all areas in which Québec as formulated in 1965 by Québec’s deputy premier at the time. The doctrine expresses assumes responsibility for its specific societal choices and presents them to the world “the international extension of Québec’s domestic areas of jurisdiction.” All Québec governments directly. To date, Québec has signed over 700 international agreements have since embraced and defended this principle, which today forms the bedrock and basis with foreign governments. 350 of these are still in force. of Québec’s international action. Each day, the Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017, articulates this desire to provide Québec with the means to take action and build its influence on the international scene. Québec? Here’s a brief panorama… © TQ: Photopleinciel — Île d’Orléans Bridge, Québec © TQ: City People in Québec embrace diversity. It is the source of the exceptional cultural vitality that defines them. Quebecers are recognized 5 for their open-mindedness, creative genius and way of making OPEN happiness and the joy of living top priorities.
MINDED OPEN MINDED A population of 8.2 million Québec is Canada’s second most densely populated province (23% of the Canadian population).
“À vivre au bord d’un fleuve, French-speaking French is the official language of Québec surtout en terre du nord, and the first language of 78% of Quebecers. on prend vite des habitudes d’éternité.“ Multilingual (In living along a river, - Jovette Marchessault, 47% of Quebecers have a mastery of at least two languages, especially in northern lands, Québec feminist painter, sculptor, 43% master Canada’s two official languages one quickly takes on ways novelist, poet and playwright (French and English) and over 10% speak at least three languages. that border on the eternal.) (1938-2012)
Educated 86% of Quebecers have a high school education or higher and 29% hold a university degree.
Open Montréal, the world’s second largest French-speaking city after Paris, is a cosmopolitan metropolis renowned for its cultural vibrancy. Almost four million people live in the greater metropolitan area where Every year in the heart of winter over 80 recorded ethnicities contribute to the diversity on four of Canada’s coldest weekends, and vitality of their communities. Igloofest attracts tens of thousands of electronic music fans who come to dance under the stars in the Old Port of Montréal. With its ice-and Creative -steel decor, striking architectural staging, programs that feature the best This creativity inherent to Québec stems from the blend of influences local and international DJs, and the that forged its identity (French, Aboriginal, Anglo-Saxon, North American) Igloo Village, Igloofest is one of the hottest and the vast northern territory where it emerged. Innovation was long events in Montréal and among the most a matter of survival. Today, it is a powerful economic, social and cultural Montréal Michel Legault — Igloofest, © TQ: prominent in Canada. driving force for Quebecers. Cooperation is a powerful economic and social driver in Québec QUÉBEC SOCIETY IS BASED 7 Desjardins — cooperating in building the future ON THE COMMON VALUES The history of Desjardins is inseparable from that of modern Québec. In December 1900, Alphonse and Dorimène Desjardins founded OF SOLIDARITY, EQUALITY North America’s first savings and credit cooperative in Lévis: the Lévis caisse populaire, or credit union. They championed the idea of cooperation AND FREEDOM. and sought to improve the condition of the working classes and contribute to the economic development of French Canadians. Today, Desjardins is the OPEN MINDED world’s fourth largest cooperative financial group and has always remained true to the philosophy of its founders. Desjardins Group now manages over $220 billion in assets and, according to Bloomberg, ranks second among the world’s soundest banking institutions (first in North America, 2014).
Education Education in Québec is free for everyone up to university level and tuition fees for higher education are the lowest in North America.
Family Québec families benefit from a public parental leave program and subsidized childcare network. It’s no surprise that Québec is described as a “paradise for families.”
Health Quebecers benefit from a universal health insurance plan that guarantees them free healthcare. Many social services are also available at no cost. With respect to medication, Quebecers are covered by a combined public/private drug insurance plan that provides for financial contributions by insured individuals.
Rights and freedoms Québec is a democratic society based on the rule of law where all citizens are equal in value and dignity and where all individuals have the right to express themselves, freely choose their lifestyles and be different. Gender equality is also a fundamental value for Quebecers.
Social economy With the Desjardins Group, Agropur and the Coop fédérée, among others, Québec is positioning itself as a global centre of expertise MAPAQ: Éric Labonté © MAPAQ: in the cooperative sector. There are 7,000 collective enterprises (cooperatives and NPOs) in Québec and over 150,000 jobs associated with them. Québec also hosts the International Summit of Cooperatives, the largest international business event of its kind. it istheworld’s largestmultiple-arch buttress dam. Integrated intothe magnificent Manicouagan Valley, generating stationandisatrueillustration engineeringingenuity. of Québec the hydroelectric installationconsists of theDaniel-JohnsonDam andManic-5 Inaugurated in1968andfeaturing auniquearchitecture, BOTH FEET of thiscommitment tofuture generations. Recent initiativesbyQuébecanditspartners are concrete proof development standards thatare amongtheworld’s moststringent. involved inthefightagainstclimatechangeandhavesetsustainable the transition toasustainableeconomy. Theyare therefore actively Quebecers are aware of the challenges inherent tomaking (On acosmic scale,waterisrarer thangold.) l’eau estplusrare quel’or.“ “À l’échelle cosmique, ON THE GROUND - Hubert Reeves, Hubert
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from Mount Orford toPingualuit! where 37,400 km of the26nationalparksin Parcs Québecnetwork, You canenjoyarelaxing getawayinone for 9%of itslandarea, ormore than152,000 km Québec’s network of protected areas accounts which setmajorgoalsforprotected areas. Today, to implementtheConventiononBiologicalDiversity, In 1996, theQuébecgovernmentadopted astrategy conservation biodiversity committed to Québec: There are over575publicchargingstationsinQuébec. an innovativeandpromising project fortheentire AmericanNortheast. can dependonacomprehensive recharging infrastructure – who take thehighwaylinkingMontréal andMontpellier viaBurlington the Québec-Vermont electricchargingcorridor, electric vehicleusers With more than40chargingstationsoveradistance of 200kmalong to forge ahead withgreen power corridorAn electric in thefightagainstclimatechange. and constitutes thecenterpiece of Québec’s action The carbonmarket isamajorsocialproject in thelargestcross-border carbonmarket inNorth America. In 2014, Québeclinked withCalifornia’s, itssystem resulting gas (GHG)emissionallowances. in 2013bycreating acap-and-trade forgreenhouse system a dutyonfossilfuels,Québecagaindemonstrated itsleadership After becoming thefirst government in North Americatoimpose in thefightagainstclimatechange the centerpiece of Québec’s action market: The carbon 2 of unparalleled protected areas awaityou,
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9 © TQ: Jean Fiset — Daniel-Johnson Dam, Manic-5 BOTH FEET ON THE GROUND Major producer of hydroelectricity 11 Québec is one of the world’s leading producers of hydroelectricity. WITH UNTAMED EXPANSES 98% of all electricity produced in Québec comes from hydraulic sources and meets nearly half of Quebec’s entire energy needs. AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE, This renewable, clean, low-cost energy gives Québec an undeniable VAST FORESTS AND INCOMPARABLE competitive edge in the North American market.
FRESHWATER RESERVES, 2% of the world’s forests Québec’s forest area accounts for 20% of Canada’s and 2% QUÉBEC IS QUITE SIMPLY of all the world’s forests. Québec’s forests cover more than 760,000 km² LARGER THAN NATURE. – the equivalent of Sweden and Norway combined. BOTH FEET ON THE GROUND FEET ON THE BOTH N Northern Québec: rich mineral potential In addition to diamonds and phosphate, Québec is rich Québec is a northern territory that stands out in a very wide variety of metals: silver, copper, iron, lithium, nickel, niobium, gold, rare earths, uranium and zinc. for its immenseness and infinite natural wealth: Québec also has promising hydrocarbon potential. fresh water, forests, mineral resources, hydraulic potential... Québec is characterized by abundance.
1,667,712 km2 Two and a half times the size of Texas, three times the size of France and almost five times the size of Japan: Québec is the largest of Canada’s ten provinces.
The St. Lawrence River: a gateway to America Stretching over a distance of 1,200 km, the St. Lawrence River is among the world’s longest navigable waterways and the largest in North America, providing direct access to the heart of the continent year round.
3% of the planet’s freshwater reserves With its 4,500 rivers and half a million lakes, 10% of Québec’s territory
is covered by freshwater bodies. This represents 3% of the planet’s Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Saint-Félicien, Zoo, — Wild Hamelin Jean-François © TQ: renewable freshwater reserves. OF ITSLANDSCAPES. IS REFLECTED IN OF QUÉBEC’S REGIONS THE WEALTH Laurentides •LavalMauricieMontérégie • Montréal •Nord-du-Québec •OutaouaisSaguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Chaudière-Appalaches •Côte-Nord •EstrieGaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine •Lanaudière Abitibi-Témiscamingue •Bas-Saint-Laurent •Capitale-Nationale •Centre-du-Québec if youwanttoseeitall...,andthat’s thebest part! encounters awaityou. You’ll havealongway togo relaxation, nature, culinary delightsandunforgettable There are 17regions inQuébecwhere adventure, help youdiscover it. by thegenerosity of thelocalpeoplewhowill that unfolds throughout Québecismatchedonly regions nestledonbountiful lands.Thescenic beauty panoramic roads, you’lldiscover uniqueandexceptional On thebanksof animmenseriveralongmagnificent (I don’taskwhere roads lead;itisthejourneythatmatterstome.) c’est pourletrajet quejepars.“ où mènentlesroutes; “Je nemedemandepas
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A HEAD Innovation sparks success Bombardier — Evolution in motion Bombardier Inc. grew from the inventive genius and entrepreneurial spirit of a young mechanic born in 1907: Joseph-Armand Bombardier. He built his first FOR BUSINESS “vehicle that can travel on snow” at the age of 15, enabling people to get around during the snowy winters in rural Québec. His first noteworthy commercial success came in 1937 with the launch of the B7 snowmobile, which could accommodate as many as seven passengers. Bombardier Inc. is now a major multinational in the transportation sector. The company is the world’s only manufacturer of both trains and aircraft. It is the third largest “Success is survival” in civil aeronautics and a world leader in the rail transportation industry. - Leonard Cohen, contemporary Québec Today, Bombardier “is shaping the future of mobility” in over 60 countries. singer-songwriter, poet and novelist Cirque du Soleil — Dream maker
A sound and dynamic business environment, a workforce Original, unique, explosive and boldly creative since its inception, Cirque du Soleil has always sought to nurture the imagination, stimulate the senses recognized for combining talent and creativity, abundant energy, and arouse emotions the world over. Created in 1984 by Quebecers, boundless innovation, a tax system and operating costs that are the Cirque now employs 4,000 people around the word, including over among the most advantageous in North America, not to mention 1,300 artists representing 50 nationalities and 25 different languages. a strategic position between America and Europe… C2 Montréal — Somewhere between genius and insanity Québec has everything you need to succeed. C2 Montréal (C2MTL) is an international business conference that was conceived and founded by the Sid Lee creative agency and Cirque du Soleil. As a world flagship creativity and innovation event, C2MTL intends to reinvent the business conference, break down barriers between industries and disciplines, promote and facilitate interconnections between business leaders from all continents and trigger new ideas. Speakers who are changing the world, exhibitions, multimedia and conceptual spaces, screenings, workshops and festivities: C2MTL is nothing short of the “Davos of creativity”.
The International Economic Forum of the Americas — Conference of Montréal For over two decades, some 180 speakers and over 3,000 participants have been meeting each year in June to discuss major issues concerning economic globalization. The Conference of Montréal is intended to be a staunchly inclusive, accessible and neutral event, a place to gather and discuss that is focused on the future and finding solutions. AND QUÉBEC IS SIX REASONS WHY EXPAND and geniusthathaveforgeditsinternationalreputation. the arts,design,high-techandscience sectors thatspawnsthecreativity (OECD). Moreover, there isauniquesynergyinQuébecbetween of theOrganisationforEconomic Co-operation andDevelopment one of thebestenrolment andgraduation rates of membercountries Québec boastsanexcellent and educationsystem highly skilledandcreative The workforce: educated, for competitive taxcredits. Every dollar investedinR&D inQuébeciseligible Québec accounts for26%of Canada’s venture capitalinvestments. and Université deMontréal). research universities (Université Laval,McGill University Québec ishometothree of Canada’s sevenmostactive and Québecaccounts for30%of R&DjobsinCanada. 40% of allCanadiancompanies activeinR&Dare inQuébec, at thecoreeconomy of Canada’s diversified most Research anddevelopment (R&D): THE PLACE YOUR COMPANY.
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and Montréal are amongthe lowestinNorth America. in theworld.Crimerates inthemetropolitan areas of QuébecCity Québec isknownforitspacifism andisone of thesafest places was themostrobust intheworld. In April2012,Moody’s statedthattheCanadianbankingindustry country and thefourthworldwidefordoing businessin2012-2016. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)ranks CanadaasthebestG7 international free trade agreements andexportgrowth. stable andextensivecommercial tieswiththeUnited States, Québec isrecognized foritswell-regulated bankingsystem, andsocial economic Stability: of operating cost competitiveness. Montréal ranks first out of North America’s 20largestcitiesinterms than intheG7countries. are 5.7% lowerthanintheUnited States and4.8% loweronaverage According tothelatestdata,costs forsettingupoperations inQuébec competitive edge internationally. tax rates inNorth America,Québecenablesbusinessestoincrease their lowest, attractively priced rental spaces andoneof themost competitive With affordable labour costs, energy rates thatare amongtheworld’s Accessibility: investment friendly on thecontinent. Energy costs in Québecare amongthemostcompetitive It isalsooneof themostreliable andself sufficientintheworld. Québec hasthelargesthydroelectric powergridinNorth America. Energy: abundant,cleanandinexpensive would giveitdirect access toapoolof 500millionconsumers. between CanadaandtheEuropean Union. Ratification of thisagreement negotiations foraComprehensive Economic andTrade Agreement of 464millionconsumers. Québechasalsobeeninvolvedinthe American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), whichgivesitaccess toapool Québec isanintegral partof theeconomic area resulting from theNorth andAmerica betweenEurope a strategicposition Access tomarkets:
C2Mtl 2013: Jimmy Hamelin — LabSolution OF QUÉBEC’S SECTORS EXCELLENCE one of thebestof allindustrialized countries. the mostcompetitive taxincentive program inCanadaand research groups are locatedinQuébec.Inaddition,Québecoffers including roughly 400innovativecompanies andmore than200public and bioenergysectors. Nearly 1,000 organizationslinked tocleantech, friendly technologies,especiallyinthetransportation electrification Québec isactivelyengagedindevelopingenvironmentally are thehallmarksof Québec’s economy. are primeexamplesof thecapacityforinnovationandforwardthinkingthat Québec’s technology companies specializinginsustainabledevelopment incubator –anecotechnology Québec • • • In Canada: are headquartered inMontréal. including theInternationalCivilAviation Organization(ICAO), That’s whythemajorinternationalorganizationsof theaviationworld, are madewithina30kmradius of Québec’s metropolis. Virtually allthecomponents neededtomanufacture aircraft in theworldwhere aplanecanbeassembledfrom AtoZ. along withSeattleandToulouse, andisone of thefewplaces Montréal isoneof theworld’s three aeronautics capitals, elite aerospace industry –amongtheworld’sQuébec 70% of aerospace R&DiscarriedoutintheGreater Montréal area. 50% of theaerospace workforce isemployedinQuébec; 55% of aerospace production originatesinQuébec;
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• • • • • Other sectors of excellence inQuébec that isuptoseventimeslowerthanelsewhere inNorth America. ICT companies inQuébeccanbenefitfrom ataxburden outranked onlybyCalifornia andJapan. Québec ranks third worldwideforvideogamedevelopment, post-production forfilms,etc. technicalservices development, microelectronics, multimedia,opticsandphotonics, Close to180,000 peopleinQuébecare specialized insoftware company (ICT) technologies andcommunication an information for expanding -atopstrategiclocation Québec the research centres alone. are assessed.There are nearly1,900 researchers outworkin carrying and facilitieswhere health-relatedmethods technologyandintervention theUHCsareclinical services, alsoteachinghospitals,research centres In additiontoproviding care aswellspecialized andultra-specialized There are fiveuniversity hospital centres (UHCs)inQuébec. that are Canada’s drivingforce ingenomics. the cityishometoseveral internationallyrenowned research centres their markaround theworldare headquartered inMontréal and In thefield of biotechnology, many of the companies thatare making largest pharmaceutical companies maintainoperations in Québec. to marketing, canbecarriedoutinQuébec.Several of theworld’s Every stepinvolvedindrugdevelopment,from basicresearch hub and healthtechnology sciences Montréal life –amajor North American Mining Energy Industrial design Construction Agri-food • • Ground transportation Fashion andapparel
17 ©TQ: Stephan Poulin – Montréal World Trade Centre A HEAD FOR BUSINESS 19 THE EXCEPTIONAL DIVERSITY OF QUÉBEC’S TERRITORY N Plan Nord The Plan Nord reflects the Québec government’s ambition to deploy OFFERS EXCITING AND DYNAMIC the world’s largest sustainable development project. Balancing economic, social and environmental aspects is of vital concern. Therefore, the Plan Nord BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. promises incomparable business opportunities in the mining sector in addition to fostering the development and betterment of local, First Nations and Inuit communities.
The territory covered by the Plan Nord is located north of the 49th parallel FOR BUSINESS A HEAD and covers nearly 1.2 million square kilometers. Exceptional wildlife resources The Québec government is tapping into this potential by introducing exist within its boundaries and it is one of the last areas in the world where there is still potential for conserving vast intact natural territories. two major economic development projects built on the assets This immense territory is rich in minerals of all kinds — gold, nickel, of the St. Lawrence River and Northern Québec. cobalt, platinum-group elements, zinc, iron ore, ilmenite, lithium, vanadium, rare-earth elements — and has 200,000 km2 of commercial forests. The Québec government intends to open up access to the territory Maritime Strategy through strategic infrastructure, thereby fostering Northern Québec’s The St. Lawrence River, the most majestic of our waterways, holds unique economic development. development potential in all of Québec’s regions. Consequently, the The government has also committed to safeguarding the northern territory government launched Québec’s first-ever Maritime Strategy in 2015. by harmonizing its protection and the development of its resources. The strategy will consolidate the positioning of Québec and the Montréal region as North American nerve centres for the handling of goods by focusing on Québec’s deep water ports and maximize their development in terms of intermodal transport. More than ever before, Québec will be a transatlantic trade hub. The government also intends to invest in the blue economy by investing in marine and environmental technology development. © David Rouault — Inukjuak, Nunavik Territory © David Rouault Québec and open-mindedness are afewof the thingsthatmake open intheirrelations withothers. Empathy, humanity to theirvisionof theworld.Andtheyare genuinely that theyhavealittle They sayQuebecers are sensitive tothings, very like achildonitsshoulders.) where Iwasborn,thepastcarriespresent (In thecity sur sesépaules.“ comme unenfant leprésent le passéporte “Dans lavilleoùjesuisné, AT THINGS LOOKING WAY OF A DIFFERENT - Robert Lepage, - Robert a place wherea place thesky’s thelimit.
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21 © Renaud Philippe — Québec City Summer Festival A DIFFERENT WAY OF LOOKING AT THINGS cultural andattracts diversity nearlytwomillionvisitorseachyear! as thebiggestevent of itskind.It’s also acelebration of Montréal’s own The Montréal InternationalJazz Festivalisrecognized theworldover And jazzfestival! and openness. of Montréal – a great metropolis vitality creativity, its for recognized celebrations thatare sureatruereflection tobe the join to able be will alike to showcasethecity’s heritageandcultural wealth.Citizens andvisitors of Montréal’s the 375thanniversary anopportunity foundingwill be three UNcities(alongwithNew York andWashington). In2017, New York) (after consular city most important America’s andisoneof North consulates and trade delegations,Montréal isalso America’s North second of international conferences ithosts.With roughly 85consulates general, Québec’s metropolis ranks America interms of thenumber firstin North point meeting Planetary venues are packed into onesquare kilometer. epicentre where desSpectacles 80cultural –andof course theQuartier Plateau Mont-Royal, Mile-End –recently recognized asanindie music crossroads withauniqueand distinctive character: OldMontréal, events eachyear, manyof thecity’s districtsare andcreative considered artistic In additiontoplayinghostsome75outstandingfestivals andcultural Montréal isoneof America’s cultural majornot-to-be-missed hubs. Cultural metropolis — McGill andConcordia. Université àMontréal duQuébec (UQAM)—andtwoEnglish-speaking universities: twoFrench-speaking —Université deMontréal and students: more than 20,000 eachyear. Montréal ishometofourworldclass graduates (over40,000 annually)andattracts themostforeign university capita.ItboastsCanada’s studentsper of university largestpoolof newuniversity Montréal ranks Boston,intermsof thenumber second America,after inNorth city Knowledge FOR CREATION OPEN MONTRÉAL - AIR LABORATORY :
UNESCO of Design City area metropolitan Canada’s largest second of A population who travel theworldtoturnincreasingly spectacular ideasintorealities. The company currently from over100people 15countries, employs inMontréal, desSpectacles andLosAngelesInternationalAirport. the Quartier Nine InchNails, Bowl,Disney, Madonna,the Super Sony, Microsoft, shows andinstallationsaround theworldforsuchclientsasCirque duSoleil, Since hascreatedmore itsinception than300events, in2001,Moment Factory interactive,create sensory, uniqueandunforgettable experiences. in thedesignandproduction environments. of multimedia Itsmission: studiospecialized andentertainment isanewmedia Moment Factory of Moment Factory. eclecticism definedbythe Montréal isalso 3 . 8 million
23 © TQ: Raphaël Ouellet — Montréal en lumière, Place des Festivals A DIFFERENT WAY OF LOOKING AT THINGS transfer centres, withapoolof over6,000 researchers andassociates. of Canada’s highestconcentrations of research andtechnological of Mexico andaUNESCO World also hasone Heritage City Site,Québec north thecradleIn additiontobeing city of America,theonlywalled TECHNO QUÉBEC was projected. The Image Mill was created to mark the 400th anniversary in 2008 of Québec in 2008 of Québec was projected. TheImageMillwascreatedtomarkthe400th anniversary asa600meterwide,30high screen onwhichthework served City’sOldPort in Québec The ImageMillisthelargestarchitectural projection ever conceived. Thegrain silos Lepage, byExMachinaand Robert Produced City andpresentedinQuébec City’s founding.Following thesuccess throughedition, itwasextended 2013. of thefirst UNESCO World Heritage City area Canada’s metropolitan seventh largest of A population CITY: - CULTURAL CAPITAL. 800,000
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of anunmistakablytechno-cultural city. multimedia: it’s theperfectexample for artisticcreation intheatre and – andisrecognized asathrivingcentre for itstechnologypark–Canada’s first rankings of “smartcities.”It’s famous Each year, Québecrisesinworld Techno culture and nearly300shows…in11days! stages, more than1,000 artists and features 10indoor andoutdoor It attracts overonemillionfestivalgoers of Canada’s biggestmusicevents. literally takes overthecitytoputonone Festival (FEQ–d’étédeQuébec) Every July, theQuébecCitySummer And summerfestival!
25 © Nicolas Ruel — Image Mill, Old Port, Québec City A DIFFERENT WAY OF LOOKING AT THINGS THE EXPRESSION OUR ARTISTS ART DE VIVRE (THE ART OF LIVING) Arcade Fire, Denys Arcand, François Arnaud, Patrick Bernatchez, APTLY DESCRIBES THE WAY QUEBECERS Leonard Cohen, Corno, Denis Côté, Luc Courchesne, Michel De Broin, René Derouin, APPROACH DAILY LIFE: Céline Dion, Le Cirque Éloize, Xavier Dolan, Moment Factory, Philippe Falardeau, IN QUÉBEC, ART AND LIFE Marc-André Hamelin, Herman Kolgen, Dany Laferrière, Stéphane Lafleur, Phyllis Lambert, Diane Landry, Pierre Lapointe, Suzanne Lebeau, ARE ONE AND THE SAME! Salomé Leclerc, Rachelle Lefèvre, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Robert Lepage, Edouard Lock, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Denis Marleau, Yann Martel, Wajdi Mouawad, Kent Nagano, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Kim Nguyen, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Karim Ouellet, Art is omnipresent here. Because Québec is first Jessica Paré, Luc Plamondon, Marc Séguin, Simple Plan, and foremost defined by the women and men who create Dave St-Pierre, The Barr Brothers, Kim Thuy, the world and reinvent it each day. Michel Tremblay, Jean-Marc Vallée, Denis Villeneuve, Rufus Wainwright, Patrick Watson, Les 7 doigts de la main, Le Vent du Nord, Les Violons du Roy… © Vivien Gaumand — Secret Sun, Pop Montréal © Vivien Gaumand — Secret
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