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The Official Launching of Meat Free Mondays in Quebec
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(Translated by Nisha Coleman)
Many countries have already launched their own “Meat free Mondays” campaign, including the United States, England, Holland, Brazil, Finland, France, Belgium (Thursdays), and Taiwan. Quebec decided to follow suit with their own campaign aiming to raise awareness and motivate the Quebecois to replace their meat-based meals every Monday with vegetable-based meals (legumes, nuts, grains, cereals (rice, pasta, etc.), vegetables, fruits).
The major impact that meat over-consumption has on the environment, health and the well being of the animal is too often underestimated or ignored. Citizens, celebrities and organizations are working together to mobilize despite inactive government bodies.
Official Launching / Press Conference
The campaign will be officially launched during the Expo Manger Santé in Montreal (Friday March 19, 2010 at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal) and in Quebec City (Saturday, March 27 at the Centre des Congrès).
Many organizations and celebrities have already joined the coalition. Here is a preliminary list:
• Friends of the Earth Québec
• Montreal Vegetarian Association
• Équiterre
• Vegan Québec
• Georges Laraque (professional hockey player)
• Joël Legendre (actor and host)
• Jacques Languirand (radio host, writer and playwrite)
• Frédéric Back (illustrator and director of animation films)
• Julie Snyder (producer and TV host)
• Laure Waridel (eco-sociologist and co-founder of Équiterre)
The Montreal Vegetarian Association and the Friends of the Earth Quebec will hold an information kiosk promoting Meat Free Mondays at the Expo Manger Santé in Montreal from March 19 to 21 and in Quebec City March 27 and 28.
To follow the evolution meat free Mondays and to take part in the movement, visit www.lundisansviande.net.
MVA 2010 General Meeting Written by Anne-Marie Castilloux |  | 
(Translated by Nisha Coleman)
All members are asked to attend the annual Montreal Vegetarian Association 2010 General Meeting When: Saturday April 17th, 1:00 pm (everybody is welcome to join us at 12 for lunch) Where: At the Commensal, 1720 St-Denis street (Berri-UQAM metro, between Ontario street and Maisonneuve blvd). This restaurant kindly offers us their meeting room. The order of events are as follows:
It should be noted that only official members can vote during the meeting.
If you wish to run for member of the board, please send your candidature to
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before March 20th (any candidature sent after this date will be refused).
In order to ensure we have enough space, we would appreciate if you could confirm your presence in writing to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . It’s your association, be there! World premier of the hard-hitting film TerriensWritten by Anne-Marie Castilloux
(Translated by Nisha Coleman) Last January 8, the film Terriens (Earthlings), produced and directed by Shaun Monson with George Laraque as narrator, had its world premier in Montreal. This event attracted a great deal of media attention and more than 600 spectators. The MVA is proud of its role in this event which help to open up the eyes of many. Here is a glimpse of Terriens’ world premier in the media. |
