Quebec
Culture
A filmmaker with an eclectic approach to Canada’s history
When film director Matthew Rankin, BA’01, came to Montreal to study at McGill, it put him on the path to learning French, embracing the city as his new home – and making the critically acclaimed Universal Language.
Culture
Championing Quebec culture
As the president and director general of the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Louise Lantagne, BA’77, plays a crucial role in supporting Quebec culture – both inside the province and around the world. (Cet article est disponible en français.)
Culture
How Michel Tremblay became a Scottish sensation
Playwright Michel Tremblay is one of Quebec’s most revered artists, but his works have also been celebrated in Scotland, thanks to the Scots translations of his plays by Martin Bowman, BA’67, MA’69, and Bill Findlay. Those translations were recently collected in the two-volume Michel Tremblay: Plays in Scots.
Webcasts
Brian Mulroney: remembering the man and his political legacy
As Canadians get set to bid farewell to The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, LLD’17, in this special episode of the McGill alumni webcast, we’ll bring an academic lens to the political legacy of Canada’s 18th Prime Minister.
Culture
Creating culturally appropriate architecture for the North
Award-winning architect Alain Fournier has worked on dozens of projects for Indigenous communities in the North, creating distinctive buildings and structures that reflect the communities they serve. (Cet article est disponible en français.)
Health
An influential scientist (inside and outside his lab)
Michel Chrétien, MSc’62, hasn’t just been a witness to the evolution of medical science in Quebec and Canada. He has also been a major player. (Cet article est disponible en français.)
On Campus
President’s Perspective: A serious threat to our special culture
On October 13, the Quebec government announced plans to change the tuition model for students from outside the province studying at Quebec’s universities. The changes, which wouldn’t affect students who are already studying at McGill, are expected to take effect in the fall of 2024.
People
Leading the charge for innovation in Quebec
As Quebec’s chief innovation officer, Luc Sirois, BEng’92, hopes to contribute to the province’s economic growth.
People
A minister for both the economy and English-speaking Quebecers
As Quebec’s finance minister, Eric Girard, BCom’89, already had a lot on his plate. Now, he has an additional responsibility – he’ll be trying to improve relations between his Coalition Avenir Québec government and the province’s anglophone community.
People
Quebec’s chief scientist headed to hall of fame
Rémi Quirion has been a widely cited neuroscientist, a key administrator for both the Faculty of Medicine and the Douglas Hospital Research Centre, and Quebec’s first chief scientist. And now he’s about to become a Canadian Medical Hall of Famer.
People
Quebec’s new finance minister clear on priorities
Quebec’s new finance minister Eric Girard, BCom’89, says his government’s focus on the economy and education will pay important dividends for the province’s future.
Society
Campaigning for your vote
Quebecers take to the polls on October 1. Among the more than 900 candidates running in this election are several McGill graduates. Meet four of them, all representing one of the major parties hoping to form Quebec’s next government.