MONTREAL/March 15, 2007—
On March 22nd, Youth Action Montreal will host its first Youth Summit on Climate Change at the Palais des CongrËs (1001, place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, room 517). Entitled Less Talk, More Action, the conference will focus on tangible ways college and university students can change their daily habits in order to protect the environment.
The conference is also the official launch of the Canada-wide One Percent Campaign. This campaign, beginning at Concordia, seeks to get University students from across the country to pledge 1% of their tuition to be used solely for the purpose of sustainable initiatives on campus. On March 27th, 28th, & 29th, Concordia university students will be presented with a referendum question asking them whether they are in favor of .75$ per class fee levy during the annual student union by-elections. These funds, if the question is voted on favorably, will be used to make Concordia University the most sustainable and environmentally geared in Canada.
Environmentalists David Suzuki and Al Gore will present the keynote speeches of the conference in front of an audience of over 4000. This event is already sold out. Media are allowed in the hall during David Suzuki's speech, but at the request of Al Gore's representatives, journalists will not be permitted during his presentation.
3 -4 p.m.
Introduction by hosts Sam Roberts and Sarah Harmer
Presentations by Montreal Mayor, Gerald Tremblay and
Quebec Minister of Environment, Claude BÈchard
4 - 4:45 p.m.
Presentation by David Suzuki
4:45-6:45 p.m.
Presentation by Al Gore
For more information visit www.youthactionmontreal.com
English media spokesperson: Steven Rosenshein steven@youthactionmontreal.com or 514.571.2094
French media spokesperson: Justin Levy
justin@youthactionmontreal.com or 514.245.5001
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Source :
Tanya Churchmuch
Senior Media Relations Advisor
Concordia University
