Publication of the Updated Ulysses Guide to Chicago in French The recently published 6th edition Ulysse Guide to Chicago, edited by Claude Morneau, is the most comprehensive French-language guide to this American city.

Mexico pays tribute to Rock Demers The 15th Children’s Film Festival of Mexico, which will take place from August 8 to 15, 2010, will pay tribute to Quebecer Rock Demers, father of Tales for All. A Cargo to Africa by Québec producer Roger Cantin and starring Pierre Lebeau. This feature will also be screened in the festival’s official competition.

$14 million in financial support for climate science research The Ouranos Consortium and UQAM’s ESCER Centre have received $14.4 million in financial support for climate science research from Clément Gignac, Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, and Line Beauchamp, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks. The investment is part of the 2006-2012 action plan.

North American Bio Forum 2010 Does your company work in the biotech or pharmaceutical field or a related area involved in drug development? Would you like to acquire insights on how to optimize your early drug discovery efforts in terms of time, resources and money? Learn how to capitalize on your discoveries in order to be properly positioned for negotiating financing or partnerships? Gain awareness about the latest scientific and regulatory issues? Meet and exchange with key U.S. and Canadian players with in-depth expertise in successfully overcoming the pitfalls associated with the development cycle?

London launches BIXI franchise Close to 5,000 BIXI bikes have been rolling though the streets of London, England, since July 30. The Mayor of the British capital, Boris Johnson, launched the world’s latest BIXI franchise last Friday. London has opted for Montréal’s public bike-rental system on the heels of places like Boston, Melbourne and Minneapolis. The project means an investment of close to £140 million over a five-year period.

2010 Québec-Japan Award The winner of the 2010 Québec-Japan Award is Les Affaires journalist Martin Jolicoeur. The award will enable him to spend about ten days in Japan to prepare a series of reports on the development of the country’s aeronautics industry as well as on issues relating to it and its future prospects.

The 2010 Montréal World Film Festival The 34th edition of the Montréal World Film Festival will run from August 26 to September 6, 2010.

Profitable mission to Farnborough Some 20 Québec companies, joined by Clément Gignac, Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, took part in the UK’s Farnborough International Airshow, which ran from July 19-25.

Eight young Montrealers at Shanghai World Expo 2010 Eight young Montrealers who are passionate about the environment are currently on a five-week visit to Shanghai, China. The young interns will lend their support to the on-site team to promote Espace Montréal at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 and acquaint visitors with innovations at the Saint Michel Environmental Complex (CESM). The Ministère des Relations internationales provided a $25,000 grant to make their visit possible.

Québec announces its 2010-2013 Research and Innovation Strategy Clément Gignac, Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, has released the 2010-2013 version of the Québec Research and Innovation Strategy. Subtitled “Mobilize, Innovate, Prosper,” the updated Strategy earmarks over $1.16 billion in investments.

Young Quebecers to take part in fieldwork $406,217 in financial support will allow 61 young Quebecers to take part in international solidarity fieldwork with Québec Without Borders in 2010-2011. The Minister of International Relations and Minister responsible for La Francophonie, Pierre Arcand, has announced that this fieldwork will take place in 6 countries in Latin America and the Antilles and one French-speaking African country.

Universal Forum of Cultures: Québec City woos jury Québec City had three days to win over the jury assigned to choosing the host city for the summer 2016 edition of the Universal Forum of Cultures. Québec is in the running against Amman, Jordan, and Cape Town, South Africa. The name of the host city will be announced this coming December during the closing ceremony at the Valparaiso Forum.

Québec at the Farnborough International Airshow Some 20 Québec-based companies, including Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney Canada, CAE and Bell Helicopter, will be taking part in the Farnborough International Airshow (United Kingdom). Running from July 19-25, 2010, the event is expected to draw 280,000 visitors.

Successful official visit to France Premier Jean Charest and International Relations Minister Pierre Arcand gave a positive account of their official working visit to Paris on June 29-30.

50th anniversary of Quiet Revolution On June 22, Premier Jean Charest officially launched a series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Quiet Revolution, the historical period from 1960 to 1970 during which Québec created a number of its key institutions and rose to the status of a modern state.

$14 million in financial support for climate science research The Ouranos Consortium and UQAM’s ESCER Centre have received $14.4 million in financial support for climate science research from Clément Gignac, Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, and Line Beauchamp, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks. The investment is part of the 2006-2012 action plan.

CIVICUS in Montreal Approximately 1,000 representatives of civil society organizations from around the world will be attending the World Assembly of CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, which will be held from August 20-23 in Montreal. The Government of Québec will be associated with this event, which is organized in partnership with the New World Institute (INM).

Québec announces its 2010-2013 Research and Innovation Strategy Clément Gignac, Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, has released the 2010-2013 version of the Québec Research and Innovation Strategy. Subtitled “Mobilize, Innovate, Prosper,” the updated Strategy earmarks over $1.16 billion in investments.

50th Anniversary of the Quiet Revolution On June 22, Premier Jean Charest officially launched a series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Quiet Revolution, the historical period from 1960 to 1970 during which Québec created a number of its key institutions and rose to the status of a modern state. On June 22 fifty years earlier, the election of a government led by Jean Lesage marked the start of the Quiet Revolution, a decade of profound change for Québec.

Towards more open government contracting in the Northeast Lenox, Massachusetts, recently played host to the 34th Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG/ECP), which was attended by Premier Jean Charest.