Also because I know Canada is striking on the 27th and the U.S. is striking on the 20th so that’s why I sort of changed countries because diff countries strike on different dates. And of course (Trudeau) has a lot of responsibility and he’s obviously not doing enough. Ils se rendent sur le Mont-Royal. Press Releases. “My message to all the politicians around the world is the same, just listen and act on the current most available science. Greta Thunberg joins Indigenous youth at the head of the big climate march in Montreal Friday September 27, 2019. Earlier, Jason spoke to some youth. So today there’s another global climate strike and it is very exciting to be see the pictures and the videos from all around then world and to hear from everyone who has been organizing the local strikes. People wear face masks on a street in Montreal, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. Things must change. Plante said 500,000 people took part in today’s march. pic.twitter.com/UaJA0nsEly, Barr Brothers, Patrick Watson And Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry and Tim Kingsbury performing at the #ClimateStrike: pic.twitter.com/HVzBDAe12c, One marcher shows off his creativity and stilt skills at the #climatestrikecanada event in Montreal pic.twitter.com/pxr1iprHUn, It dawns on me that, with the size of this crowd, most won’t even see the stage or here the speeches at Montreal’s climate march. #ClimateMarch pic.twitter.com/0egq3bTidb, Montreal #climatestrike pic.twitter.com/sydBursyFT, Donde esta Greta? september This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Our resources are limited. « A qui la rue? You can see why some are expecting the youth-led march to be huge — even bigger than the one on March 15, when 150,000 university, CEGEP, high-school and primary students took over the city’s streets. No matter how much money or power you have, you cannot escape this reality.”. The Liberal leader was asked about his meeting with the 16-year-old activist during a news conference in Montreal today. Police handcuffed the man and took him away. Premier Francois Legault said today in Montreal the measures will take effect Oct. 1 and be in effect for 28 days. december, COVID-19 State of emergency renewed for the urban agglomeration of Montréal, Montréal unveils an ambitious plan to reach its climate goals, COVID-19 State of emergency renewed for the urban agglomeration of Montréal, COVID-19 - State of emergency renewed for the urban agglomeration of Montréal, Councillor Jacques Cohen appointed Deputy Mayor, Montréal Charter of Rights and Responsibilities. Montreal press conference -- separatist-style. In her opening remarks, the mayor reiterated that the city plans to reduce its carbon emissions by 55 per cent by 2030 on its way to carbon neutrality by 2050.   Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets Swedish climate change teen activist Greta Thunberg before a climate strike march in Montreal, Quebec, Canada September 27, 2019. tap here to see other videos from our team, the city plans to reduce its carbon emissions by 55 per cent by 2030, his meeting with the 16-year-old activist during a news conference, tweeting images of marches around the world this morning, Quebec Premier François Legault decided not to participate, climate change is tied with health care as the number one issue, presence of prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. #ClimateStrike #FridaysForFuture #schoolstrike4climate pic.twitter.com/lbnFapwdkG. “We’re very concerned because maybe when it’s too late to save the planet, we’ll still be around and that would be tragic.”. So that’s why I think it’s so important that indigenous people lead this fight.”. Twitter Facebook Google+ Buffer LinkedIn. 2011 Plan your trip here ⏩ https://t.co/MkIOBlDwVN pic.twitter.com/JfGYHovIWN, Salut Montréal! CTV News - Montreal - Breaking news, local headlines and top stories from Montreal and Quebec. Overview of the climate change protest looking north on Park Ave. north of Pine Ave. in Montreal on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. pic.twitter.com/0s30pv1MVR, To give you an idea: this is 500 meters from the state and it’s DENSE. We have reached our destination, corner Robert-Bourassa and Wellington. “There needs to be more people our age out here.” pic.twitter.com/ifRiHj5msB, Some youthful scamps climbed up a pillar on University Street to get a sense of the enormity of the thing. Marchers began gathering midmorning in the streets of Montreal during the global climate strike on September 27 2019. Of the 84 new deaths, 79 were in CHSLDs. “In both cases it means absolutely nothing. 500’000 in Montréal. october Stay informed, To consult items in the archives, please select the corresponding month and year: Greta Thunberg speaks to climate crisis protesters at the end of the march through Montreal on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. The Montreal-based company said that more than 4,000 people would lose their jobs, but were ready to rehire people when productions resume. Mayor Valérie Plante is welcoming Thunberg to city hall. Montreal Press Conference - Separatist-Style; Attending a press conference in Montreal last night held by FLQ lawyer Robert Lemieux; who was reporting on results of his negotiations on behalf of... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images We’ll know in a few hours. “It should not be up to us, but somebody needs to do it.This is an emergency and we will not be bystanders. Canadian news, COVID-19 news and headlines from around the world. Check out the end of the season press conference from Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin. Sans frais! Colleague Jesse Feith has more about what to expect. But he posted a message on Facebook this morning, telling Quebec’s youth that he hears their plea for action. Come back often; this post will be updated throughout the day. Joe DeGuardia of Star Boxing with Alexandre Choko of Choko Boxing and author of The Future of Boxing book, invite you to a press conference to announce two important official news in regards to the legendary Friday Night Fights program to be broadcast on the famous ESPN TV network. The scene today at Montreal’s new testing clinic. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Why did she invite Indigenous youth to help lead the march? pic.twitter.com/vkqy0VPEFB, The march arrived at the stage about an hour ago and tens of thousands are still streaming in. The map below, from the STM, shows the start/end points of the march, as well as the area affected by road closures and bus detours. Press Conference in Montreal on Feb. 21, 2019 / Conférence de presse à Montréal le 21 fév. Rays explain details of Montreal plan: ‘This is not a staged exit.’ Team officials started talking today about their plan to split seasons between Tampa Bay and Montreal. 2014 : SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 -- Climate activist Éve Grenier of Fridays for the Future speaks during climate press conference prior to march in Montreal Friday September 27, 2019. Photo by John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette … Protestor interrupts Trudeau speech, calls him a "climate criminal", is hauled off by RCMP. Our voices as youth will not stop. And I decided to go there because I think it’s fun to visit lots of different places. We encountered an issue signing you up. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has thanked Greta Thunberg for mobilizing so many people, particularly young people, around climate change. La jeune militante @GretaThunberg devant les médias #rcmtl #27septembre #montreal #GretaThurnberg pic.twitter.com/J46ZjoMmOG. News releases: To consult items in the archives, please select the corresponding month and year: December 2, 2020. CANADA. with her daughter and granddaughter and says she’s more energized about the environmental movement than she ever has been. The latest: Quebec has 24,982 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,599 people have died. Heidi Bangalina carries sign to big climate march in Montreal Friday September 27, 2019. That’s a big crowd waiting to come down from Mount Royal. pic.twitter.com/VUjS4wW39r, Carol Dillon is here from Perth, Ont. 2016 He’s made a series of announcements this week aimed at reducing emissions, protecting oceans and encouraging conservation. Will arrive in an hour. There is no official crowd count but organizers are calling today’s event historic, Jesse Feith reports. Greta Thunberg joins Indigenous youth at the head of the big climate march in Montreal on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. “From Canada I have already seen today that the strikes have been very big and I think and I hope the rest of the strikes of Canada will be very big as well. By Brendan Cole On 3/20/20 at 7:14 AM EDT Politics She’ll make a statement and answer a few questions. #climatestrikemontreal pic.twitter.com/W16KdyMUXk, Greta Thunberg signs the Golden Book at Montreal City Hall with some tips from Mayor Valérie Plante pic.twitter.com/rfGF0bBPay. #elxn43 pic.twitter.com/zeasHNPXUB. "There is a real risk of a second wave." 2008 Change is coming!! 2018 30:01. But she seems to be running late. Gazette colleague Jason Magder is doing a Facebook Live from the middle of the march. A team of Montreal Gazette journalists covered Friday’s massive Montreal climate march. Sweden is also allegedly a climate leader,” she said. With Greta and Indigenous groups leading the way. Live breaking news, national news, sports, business, entertainment, health, politics and more from CTVNews.ca. Milan Penners, left, and Malik Bigras take part in climate march in Montreal on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. ... 10:35 a.m. Quebec Premier Francois Legault has called a news conference … #ClimateAction montreal pic.twitter.com/Y3HEeYT2ix. It just feels great, doesn’t it?”. #27septembre #Montréal pic.twitter.com/nPGJONJqwT, Mon dieu. And, these are by Gazette reporters T’Cha Dunlevy and Chris Curtis, who are near the end of the march. Please try again. I expect that you as well as other countries take your responsibility and do your part from a global perspective.”. Participants following the Greta Thunberg-led Montreal climate march overflow Parc Ave. heading south from Mount Royal Sept. 27, 2019. “You can say she’s had a good influence.”. Question/comments? Some photos by Gazette photographer John Mahoney. (John Mahoney / MONTREAL GAZETTE) ORG XMIT: 63212 - 1570. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. En cette journée de mobilisation pour notre planète, je m’adresse directement à vous, à tous les jeunes du Québec, pour... Picture-perfect weather, free transit and Bixi bikes, tens of thousands of students and workers taking the day off to join, growing fears about the impact of climate change, and the presence of prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. I know you have elections now, and that is always a very busy time when I really want to understand what is going on. Thanks for following our rolling coverage of today’s march. june “Today we are millions striking and marching and we will keep doing it until they listen,” Thunberg said. Because this is not just one country, this is everyone. march The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Sur ma rue. “Earlier we spoke of the largest environmental march, but we can now forget environmental – it’s the largest march of any kind in Quebec history,” an organizer just told the crowd near the stage at the end of the march. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde presents a gift to climate change teen activist Greta Thunberg in Montreal, Quebec, Canada September 27, 2019. “Why I decided to go to Montreal, because I was planning on where to go and of course, I want to go to Canada as well and I was invited to attend the march in Montreal. 2010 We’ve told (elected officials) to unite behind the science but they didn’t listen.”. MONTREAL, CANADA: David Suzuki meets with climate change teen activist Greta Thunberg before joining a climate strike march in Montreal, Sept. 27, 2019. Noon. In the meantime, here’s the schedule for the day. Since its establishment in 1948, the Montreal Press Club has focused on promoting friendly relations among professionals engaged in journalism and the communications arts. Mei Chui of Extinction Rebellion climate activist group speaks during a climate press conference prior to the march in Montreal on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Membership is open to journalists as well as a wide range of … Music and speeches are on tap. She urged Montreal marchers to keep up the fight. Some more shots, from Gazette reporters T’Cha Dunlevy and Jesse Feith. Trudeau – who has faced criticism for his government’s purchase of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline project – says he agrees with Thunberg that Ottawa needs to do more for the environment. Because this is a system that is wrong. In March,in another youth-led climate march, 150,000 people took over Montreal’s  streets. I think it’s too early yet to have any official numbers but I guess we will have to see how many turned out.