Francisca Mandeya was born in Zimbabwe where she witnessed racism in her early years. She then moved to Canada’s Far North – to Iqaluit, Nunavut. There she experienced racism once again: ‘The first time I was called a nigger – and I say it… »
Mathiew Leiser
Né dans le sud de la France d'une mère anglaise et d'un père français, Mathiew Leiser a parcouru le monde dès son plus jeune âge. Après des études de journalisme international à Londres, il a rapidement acquis différentes compétences journalistiques en travaillant comme journaliste indépendant dans divers médias. De la BBC à l'Agence France Presse en passant par l'agence d'UGC Newsflare, Mathiew a acquis de l'expérience dans différents domaines du journalisme. En 2019, il décide de s'installer à Montréal pour affronter les hivers rigoureux et profiter des beaux étés mais surtout développer son journalisme. Il a rapidement intégré Radio Canada International où il s'efforce de donner le meilleur de lui-même au sein des différentes équipes.
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Pamphinette Buisa
Pamphinette Buisa represents Canadian rugby internationally and at the Olympic Games. Involved in the fight against racism since the tragic death of George Floyd in the United States, the player of Congolese origins has participated in numerous demonstrations and actions… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Montreal, Centre of the A.I. World｜#5 An AI Bubble?
Some researchers, such as Yves Gingras, are quite skeptical about the place of Montreal in the global AI landscape. In his study, Professor Gingras has revealed many interesting and sometimes disturbing aspects of the Montreal ecosystem. We confronted his point… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Montreal, Centre of the A.I. World｜#4 The City of Ethics
AI ethics are a major part of Montreal’s DNA. The city has set important milestones in global advances in this field. Many see Canadians as an example of ethics when it comes to AI. But what exactly is this AI… »
Economy, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Montreal, Centre of the A.I. World｜#3 The Business Hub
Google, Facebook, Microsoft, DeepMind, Samsung… They all chose Montreal to open their AI labs. But why did these companies decide to invest in Quebec’s largest city? What drew them there? In this episode, we will look at the different aspects… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Montreal, Centre of the A.I. World｜#2 Research, Canada’s Secret Formula
Research and continued public funding are the main reasons behind the development of AI in Quebec’s largest city and in Canada more broadly. The country has never stopped believing in its researchers, be they Canadian or from abroad, and has… »
Internet, Science & Technology
Montreal, Centre of the A.I. World｜#1 The Canadian Journey
From its late start in the 1980s through the AI winter and the resurgence of the industry in the 2010s, artificial intelligence has long been part of Canadian history. Today, the country is among the world leaders in AI research,… »
Interview｜Minister discusses Anti-Racism Program and discrimination in Canada
The Liberal government highlighted 16 Quebec anti-racism projects on Friday aimed at removing systemic barriers faced by Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, and religious minorities in the country. The projects are part of a $15-million Anti-Racism Action Program which funded 85 local,… »
Canadian player selected for two World Rugby Awards of the decade
Canadian player Magali Harvey is the only player in North America to have been selected for the title of World Rugby Player of the Decade in 15-a-side rugby. “I didn’t even know there was an event getting ready to celebrate… »
Canada launches pilot plan to shorten quarantine on arrival, airlines applaud
A new pilot program announced by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on Thursday will allow international travellers entering Canada through Alberta to be tested for COVID-19 to shorten their quarantine period. The announcement was welcomed by Canada’s major airlines who see… »
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