One and all Irish for the day, among those who gathered at the Seniors’ Wellness Center on March 15 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day were Agape’s Kevin and Betty McLeod, Chomedey MNA Guy Ouellette, Laval-Les Îles MP Fayçal El-Khoury and Gail Campbell who inspired and helped organize the event.
Martin C. Barry
Although there may not be as many people of Irish origin
living in Laval as there were forty or fifty years ago, the least that can be
said is that on one day each year everybody in Laval is Irish – regardless of
their ancestry.
So it was at the Agape English-speaking
Seniors’ Wellness Center on March 15, when up to 60 seniors filled every chair
in the room (with a few more standing) a few days before St. Patrick’s Day to
commemorate the feast of Ireland’s patron.
A
wee bit of ‘Irish’
In keeping with longstanding tradition, there was
coffee laced with a “wee drop” to liven it a bit for this most hallowed
occasion. And the tables were laden heavily indeed with a great many dishes
prepared by diligent volunteers.
Among those who were “Irish for the day” were
Laval-Les Îles Liberal MP Fayçal El-Khoury. “On this special day, I wish Happy
Saint Patrick’s to all Canadians, particularly to all Irish,” he told the Laval
News, while adding that “Agape is doing a great job with the seniors.”
Irish
roots
Agape executive-director Kevin McLeod traces his Irish
ancestry back to Ireland itself. “My grandfather was born in Dublin,” he
explained in an interview with the Laval News. “If my grandfather had never
come here, I wouldn’t be here today.”
According to McLeod, the inspiration for the gathering
came from Gail Campbell along with some other seniors. “Word of mouth spread,
e-mails went out and the next thing we knew sixty seniors were showing up for a
party for St. Paddy’s Day which is wonderful,” he said.
One of the Montreal region’s leading manufacturers of
landing gear for the global aerospace industry got a financial boost from the
federal government last week when Marc-Aurèle-Fortin MP Yves Robillard announced a $1.2 million repayable
subsidy to Laval-based Mecaer America.
Among
the guests on hand for the announcement at the company’s facilities in Laval’s
industrial park were City of Laval executive-committee member and councillor
for Sainte-Dorothée Ray Khalil
(who was representing the mayor), and Consul General in Montreal for Italy
Silvia Costantini.
‘Centre
for excellence’
“I would say Montreal is becoming a centre of
excellence for landing gear,” said Christopher O’Neill, executive
vice-president for strategic business with the company, as he was greeting
guests arriving for the announcement and a facility tour.
In Laval alone, the list of manufacturers and
suppliers of elaborately engineered landing gear sought by major aircraft
makers includes Héroux-Devtek and Liebherr Canada. The latter company
opened a new facility on the edge of Autoroute 13 in October 2017 to produce
landing gear for the Bombardier C Series aircraft.
Landing gear for Airbus
Mecaer
America, which first opened its facility in Laval in 2002, manufactures landing
gears for helicopters, regional and business transport aircraft and military
training aircraft. Its largest landing gears are currently being made for the
Airbus A350 in conjunction with Airbus supplier Collins Aerospace.
Through
the financial assistance provided by Canada Economic Development for Quebec,
the company will be able to invest in new procedures leading to the creation of
a centre of excellence for the design, manufacture and qualification of its
integrated landing gear systems.
Among those helping to inaugurate Mecaer America’s new Mazak automated toolmaking machine (behind them) were Laval executive-committee member Ray Khalil, Mecaer America v.p. for strategic business Christopher O’Neill, Marc-Aurèle-Fortin MP Yves Robillard and Consul General in Montreal for Italy Silvia Costantini.
Economic benefits
According
to a statement from CEDQ, the creation of the centre of excellence and the
technological transformation of the Laval plant will generate benefits for
Canadian suppliers, from whom Mecaer America makes tens of millions of dollars in
purchases each year.
According to O’Neill, Mecaer America, whose corporate parent
(Mecaer Aviation Group) is headquartered in Italy, ranks around the middle in a
top-10 list of global landing gear makers. While the parent is involved in the
design of VIP interiors for helicopters as well as flight controls and landing
systems, O’Neill described the Montreal branch as the company’s “international
entry” into landing gear.
Creating
high-quality jobs
“There are 125 people here gainfully employed in
high-quality employment,” he said. “Annually we have $4- to $5-million in R and
D investment. So the company is fully committed to this facility in Laval.” O’Neill
said that most of the federal subsidy is paying for a state-of-the-art
computerized Mazak E-670 machining unit manufactured by Yamazaki Mazak Corp. of
Japan.
Since
the 1980s, Mazak has become one of the most important global suppliers of
sophisticated toolmaking equipment. The E-670 at Mecaer is one of the largest
automated machining units deployed in Quebec. A remaining portion of the
federal subsidy is being used to set up a hydraulic calibration centre for
landing gear tests.
“More than ever the government of Canada is determined to support innovation and economic growth,” said Marc-Aurèle-Fortin MP Yves Robillard.
Supporting aerospace sector
“In
line with our commitment to foster growth for the Canadian economy, the
Government of Canada’s goal is to provide better support for businesses that
are making investments to improve their productivity and ensure their growth and
that of the Canadian economy,” said Robillard.
“More
than ever the government of Canada is determined to support innovation and
economic growth,” he continued. “The global demand for production of aircraft
is in full growth. The assistance from the government of Canada will allow Mecaer
America to answer this need. The support by CEDQ will allow this business to
consolidate its position on an international scale, while pursuing its growth
by adapting to the demands of its clientele.”
Laval’s
key position
Khalil noted that Laval has a key role to play in the
aerospace industry in the Montreal region, since the city is geographically
well-located between Montreal and the North Shore, and is also just minutes
from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.Khalil pointed out that more than 30 businesses that
are key players in sectors crucial to aircraft manufacturing “have chosen to
set up here in Laval. This is not a coincidence. Laval offers a first rate
location for business to the aerospace industry. There is also a healthy and
dynamic economic environment here and easy access to a highly qualified workforce.”
Francesco
Giannini’s storytelling talent became apparent in childhood when he would
re-enact scenes from Lord of the Rings with brother Chris in their
basement. He began his film career playing
minor roles in X-Men and 300. Acting financed his bachelor’s degree in
Sociology, Film Studies, and Communications certificate.
Knowledge of
the human condition and passion for film makes him a great storyteller. To
acting and directing, he’s added producing, cinematography and editing. In
various film productions, Francesco has acquired well-rounded knowledge of the
production process and an eye for detail.
In directing
both commissioned and private ventures, Giannini has established optimal
balance between creative and human aspects of filmmaking. Producing high-quality films in cost-effective
ways has earned him a shining reputation in filmmaking circles in Montreal and
Toronto. His first short film – The Race
of Life – screened at Cannes in 2012.
The Prince, a subsequent short
based on an Italian fable, screened at Milan’s International Film Festival and
was runner-up in the ACTRA SHORTS category.
In 2013 he launched – Franky Films
Productions.
Giannini continues
to build relationships with other filmmakers to open doors to new
opportunities. In addition to producing in collaboration with other companies,
he is currently developing several personal projects through Franky Films for both television and big
screen.
With
still-strong Laval roots, this prolific artist recently co-wrote and directed The Flare, which premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival, and
was featured on Montreal Breakfast Television.
To draw out of
Francesco some intimate details of his life’s work in his own words, TLN asked
one-on-one questions which produced the following insights:
In 140
characters, how would you describe
what you do?
Francesco giving directives to actress
I’m a storyteller who tells tales
through visual compositions made up of moving images. My goal is to touch people with these images
and stories, and hope they can experience a variety of emotions and feelings to
which they can relate.
You
describe your life’s work as a mission. What is the source of your inspiration?
The inspiration came from a very young
age. My brother Chris and I were always
playing with cameras, re-enacting scenes from films we loved or created
original content. I was a dreamer from a young age and still am today. My professors and teachers, especially from
Laval Catholic High, always told me I was a daydreamer. I found myself lost in
thoughts and imagination most of the time.
What
is the most memorable shock in your work so far?
There are a few memorable moments. One
that stands out the most was my first acting experiences alongside Susan
Sarandon, Penelope Cruz, Alan Arkin and Robin Williams in “Noel”, a sentimental
tearjerker Christmas story directed by Chazz Palminteri. I went on set as an
extra and came off an actor. I was
nervous and stressed at first since I wasn’t prepared for it, but once the camera
started rolling, I felt at home in my element and knew then that I wanted to be
a part of this business for life.
Another milestone was my first short film,”The Race of Life”- being accepted at Cannes in 2012.
Where
do you see yourself in 5-10-15 years?
Directing a few feature films in the
next five years, more than a few actually, and producing in the next 10
years. In 15-20 years, I see myself
producing films for young struggling filmmakers trying to make it in the
business as I am today.
What
is the biggest challenge that you’ve had to overcome?
Francesco studying the scene
Making movies is constantly challenging,
so it’s difficult to pinpoint one specific event. One moment I can remember had
me working on a music video with a bad flu, in the middle of February, and
couldn’t get out of it. Torture!
What does the word “notable” mean to
you?
Recognition through hard work, respect for others and dedicated commitment to excellence in the painting of pictures of human connection to agony and ecstasy through the cinematic arts.
A more than appropriate summation of Laval film-maker Fancesco Giannini. Thank you Francesco and May The Force of Film-making be always with you.
Do you know how to check the security features of Canada’s polymer bank notes, including the vertical $10 note featuring Viola Desmond? If your answer is no, or you’re not entirely sure, read on!
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The current issue of the Laval News volume 27-06 published March 20th, 2019, (Laval’s English Newspaper) covers local events such as politics, sports and human-interest stories. It features editorials and other columns. Click on the image to read the paper.
Front page of Laval News, Vol. 27-06
March 20, 2019.
Action Laval council leader Michel Poissant (far left) announced that the party’s six council members have all been given ‘shadow cabinet’ responsibilities now.
Martin C. Barry
The council chamber at Laval City Hall was packed on
March 12 for the monthly council meeting as a large number of residents turned
up to complain about poor snow and ice removal from city streets. Council passed
a decree for the purchase of additional road salt to deal with the unforeseen sidewalk
and road safety problems.
Off
to a noisy start
The meeting got off to a noisy start as a result of a
demonstration by unionized Laval leisure and recreation workers staged on
Souvenir Blvd. outside City Hall. The workers have been negotiating with the
city for the past year, a union spokesperson told the mayor during question
period, without being any closer to a collective agreement settlement.
As there have been a number of such protests held before
Laval city council meetings in recent years, the police appear to have learned
how to minimize the noise impact on council meetings by requiring the
demonstrators to remain on the sidewalk and the street, rather than on the
front lawn and driveway outside City Hall.
Contract
talks confidential
Saying that he was himself a union representative
while employed as a detective and investigator by the Laval Police Department, Mayor
Demers told a union rep during question period that he was not at liberty to
openly discuss the city’s labour negotiations as they are confidential.
Regarding snow and ice removal, complaints were heard
from residents in several districts. A delegation of residents from the Notre
Dame Blvd. area of Chomedey had their say about the sorry state of their
streets and sidewalks over the past few months. Another from Antonio St. in
Chomedey also got her two cents worth in.
Mayor Marc Demers answers residents’ questions during the March 12 meeting of city council.
Resident
threatens class-action
Former city councillor for Laval-des-Rapides Pierre
Anthian declared at one point that the city had set a new record for “poor
management of a crisis.” Marc Magendie of the Val-des-Arbres district
complained that he had suffered minor injuries from falling on the ice, while
adding that he hoped to organize a class action suit so that he and other
claimants could recover damages from Laval.
Also during question period, Demers found himself
answering questions from more than one resident regarding Gilbert Gardner,
former chief of staff in the mayor’s office. Gardner stepped down from the full-time
position last year for health reasons (although he was re-hired part-time). He
was later accorded an almost $78,000 bonus to his pension fund when the members
of the executive-committee voted in favour during a closed-door meeting.
Mayor
defends ex-chief of staff
“As far as the amount which was given to Mr. Gardner, Mr.
Gardner worked for that and he earned it, okay, and actually it’s a few
thousand dollars every year – it’s not $10,000 a year,” said Demers. “And he
deserves it and he did save a lot of money for the people of Laval. What we did
was honest and done the right way. So he worked for that money and I will not
refuse to do something when I think it’s the right thing to be done.”
Demers told a second questioner who was asking about
Gardner that the former political staffer had put in a lot of overtime without
being properly compensated for it and that it took a toll on his health. “We
had the right to do it, it was a gesture of recognition, and we’re talking
about sums that are not huge,” said Demers.
Farmers
denounce high taxes
Later during question period, Louis Forget, a farmer
from Laval’s Saint-François district and member of the board of the Union des Producteurs
Agricoles’ Laval chapter, complained to the mayor about the steep property tax
hike farmers from the area received in the last municipal budget.
After reminding the mayor and council of commitments
made in the City of Laval’s plan for the future of its agricultural lands in
June 2016, one of which was to expand Laval’s agricultural capacities, Forget
said, “How is that three years later none of this holds true? Between 2018 and
2019, we had an average tax hike of 317.8 per cent of the taxes in the east of
Laval on agricultural lands. Thus 100 per cent more to pay this year in taxes,
and next year seeing as it’s a triennial roll there’ll be another 100 per cent
more again, and then the year after than another 100 per cent.
Mayor Demers maintains that his former chief-of-staff Gilbert Gardner earned every bit of the compensation awarded to him, as Gardner found ways to save money for the city, said Demers.
Blame
Quebec for hikes, says Demers
“There is no clearer sign of your near total
disinterest for agricultural producers in Laval,” added Forget. “With this
state of things, no one will ever be able to do agriculture in Laval. It’s
going to cost us more after three years than what we bring in, without even
counting that the agricultural land tax credit program was exhausted long ago.
So with an increase of 317 per cent we know that we will be paying more.”
Responding, Mayor Demers said the process behind the
land valuations is imposed by the provincial government. He added that Laval
was among the first cities to acknowledge the situation was absurd and to try
to take measures to compensate. “I’m not saying that the system is perfect, but
we did make an effort,” said Demers, noting that Laval instituted some local
measures to make up the difference.
Opposition
‘shadow cabinet’
Although it was the first council meeting at which
Action Laval was taking part as a newly-unified force of six city councillors,
there was little in the way of confrontation between them and the mayor.
The Action Laval councillors have each been given
“shadow cabinet” responsibilities now: Michel Poissant (administration,
finance, development), David De Cotis (transportation, culture, recreation,
ethics, legal), Daniel Hébert (public works, environment, water),
Paolo Galati (public safety, urban planning, agriculture), Aglaia Revelakis (women’s
status, social affairs, seniors) and Isabella Tassoni (sustainable development,
youth, downtown strategy).
(TLN) During the March 12 council meeting, the City of
Laval created a new committee – the Conseil des Lavalloises – thus taking a
major leap forward in making a commitment towards equality between women and
men.
Encouraging
women
The new committee, which will be composed of women
residents of Laval, will have as its mandate to encourage the active participation
of women in public life in Laval with diversity, while making certain at the
same time that women’s interests are taken into consideration by the city.
Among other things, the committee will be empowered to
make recommendations to the executive-committee; to see that municipal
regulations are adopted and accessible to women; to make pronouncements on
working conditions for women and equal access to work and the professions; and
to see that various mechanisms work in such a way as to favour better
representation of women in politics.
13-woman committee
The
committee will consist of 13 women from Laval, non-elected, representing diversity
in the city and its realities. “We wish to have representatives in the image of
diversity in Laval, in socioeconomic, ethnocultural, generational and
geographic perspectives,” said Councillor Sandra El Helou who is responsible
for dossiers involving women’s issues. The city will soon be seeking
candidacies for the committee.
“After more than two years of preparation and work to
set up a consultative body on equality between men and women, we are pleased
with the official announcement of the creation of the Conseil
des Lavalloises,” said Marie-Ève Surprenant, coordinator of the Table de concertation de
Laval en condition féminine (TCLCF). “For us, this represents a great leap forward to better understand the
issues with regard to women at the municipal level,” she added.
A recent investigation of 20 boards province-wide concluded that schools are experiencing severe shortages of qualified substitutes. Administrators warn of dire consequences if the issue isn’t addressed soon.
Although in
principle school systems require substitutes to be certified, school boards now
face a multi-pronged crisis that is bound to worsen if solutions are not
implemented.
Numerous complaints from administrators decrying this unacceptable situation have surfaced recently. The problem, they say, is intertwined with challenges boards face in predicted shortages of regular teachers, protracted teacher absenteeism, long-term leaves, and the need for up-grading of teachers to meet new demands from the educational reform sweeping the province. These realities signify an elevated demand for certified replacements. Educators have expressed concerns that the situation will be ignored until it reaches crisis proportions, despite the high educational/economic costs of an inadequate substitute-teaching force.
Scarcity of qualified substitutes
School
officials who have asked for anonymity tell TLN that little reliable
information exists about policies, and substitutes get little attention,
despite substantial bites they take out of the education budget, directly
affecting classroom experiences of millions of students.
While classrooms need teachers each day, the substitute shortage is acute despite the centralized AESOP computerized system for securing substitutes. Regular teachers told TLN that Administrators often rely on them to give up their preparation time, for emergency substitution.
The MEQ requirement enunciated several years ago in all school boards that prospective teachers, including substitutes, possess Quebec Teacher Certification, has dramatically reduced the replacement pool. Richard Greschner, Laurier School Board’s Human Resources Director, issued directives in April 2018, that as of July 1, 2018, “all substitute teachers must have a Québec Teacher Permit, Québec Teaching Brevet, or Provisional Teaching Authorization to be registered”. TLN has learned that non-qualified teachers are back as substitutes; the policy is not enforced – no educational restrictions for substitutes. The Laurier Board disregarded its own reform movement of no unqualified (uncertified) substitutes.
To make matters worse, TLN has learned that Stephanie Krenn, interim Secretary General, has replaced Greschner as Director of Human resources, a turn of events likely to further complicate the issue as continuity is compromised.
Boards may be forced to ease requirements, but stakeholders should not have to tolerate lower standards, a sentiment expressed by a LSA parent. Critics offer solutions: hire a permanent core with university qualifications, recruit willing/able retired teachers, implement stronger recruiting strategies.
A qualified substitute teacher speaks
out
“If certified people aren’t available, minimum standards for substitution without certification must prevail, otherwise, all you have are high-paid babysitters. Many uncertified university graduates are overlooked, ignored, rarely called. Yet, I know of people who have only high school or vocational diplomas that are called daily – waiters, sales people, homemakers. Nepotism is rampant; school secretaries seem to have much control. It appears one’s education isn’t a priority. As the saying goes,” it’s who you know, not what you know,” says Christine Morozovitch.
“Substitution is overlooked by the MEQ and school boards. Teacher unions don’t seem to care; even though they pay dues, subs are neglected and underrepresented since they aren’t covered by the Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement. We’re second class citizens, but we are needed. Not having high-quality subs is an issue because students are cheated in the long-run. The MEQ must implement emergency certification programs for substitute teachers with university degrees, something in condensed form,” substitute teacher and university graduate Morozovitch told TLN.
TLN has placed several calls to other boards – English Montreal, Lester Pearson, New Frontiers; no response at press time.. “Lowering standards for substitute teaching is scary”, a Laval teacher who wishes to remain anonymous told TLN, “because they are already low in my school, the reputation of subs is already poor.”
March 17 – Police are investigating an
attempted murder that occurred in Chomedey on Sunday night after a man in his
twenties was shot multiple times.
From the information police have gleaned
so far, the incident took place at a rented locale located at 711 Boul.
Curé-Labelle at the corner of Ave. Perron, where a party may have gotten out of
control.
The victim was driven to a Montreal
hospital by his friends. His injuries were not life-threatening.
Police
Seek Victims of Knife-Wielding Massage Client
March 14 – Police are seeking other
potential victims of 56-year-old Michel Normandin, currently facing a charge of
armed assault after allegedly drawing a knife on a woman in lieu of payment for
a massage.
Normandin was arrested on January 31, in
connection with the incident that took place on December 10, 2018. He was
charged and released on bail with conditions. Normandin is scheduled to return
to court on April 4, 2019.
Anyone who believes they were a victim
of Normandin is urged to call the police info-line at 450-662-INFO (4636) or
911, and mention file LVL 181210 052.
Laval
Man Arrested in Bus Shelter Assaults
March 12 – Police arrested a 24-year-old
Laval man in connection with a series of sexual assaults that took place in
Repentigny bus shelters in recent months.
Police allege the suspect approached
women at bus shelters along Boul. Iberville and made sexual comments.
Multiple people reported to police that
they had been victims of indecent acts and sexual assault at bus stops on that
road since December 2018.
The suspect was charged with one count
of sexual assault and six counts of committing indecent acts.
Rapper
John Danny Wea Wea Shot to Death
March 6 – Police are investigating the
third homicide of the year in Laval after 26-year-old John Dany Elias Espinal
died from a gunshot wound to the head early last Wednesday morning outside of
his Laval home.
Responding to a 6 a.m. 911 call
reporting gunfire, officers arrived at the residence and found the victim lying
in his driveway, bleeding from a head wound.
He was rushed to hospital in critical
condition and he later died of his injuries.
Investigators cordoned off a section Boul.
des Laurentides near the corner of Ave. Terrasses while they secured the crime
scene.
Laval police are uncertain why Espinal,
a well-known rapper in Montreal’s Spanish speaking community, was targeted.
Espinal came to Canada from the
Dominican Republic and studied at LaSalle College. He was mostly known by his
stage name John Danny Wea Wea.
No arrests have been made, and police
have found no witnesses to the fatal shooting.
Pepperoni,
Extra Crispy
March 6 – A pizzeria and neighbouring
dépanneur in eastern Laval suffered major damage after a fire broke out in the
middle of the night.
According to police, the fire started
around midnight in a section of commercial building on Montée du Moulin in the
Saint-François neighbourhood. The pizzeria, located in the centre of the strip
mall, suffered the most significant damage.
No one was inside and there were no
reports of injuries.
Authorities are investigating the cause
of the fire.
Adella
Sorella Found Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder
March 5 – After more than five days of
deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of guilty for the Laval mother
accused of killing her two daughters in 2009.
In 2013, Sorella was convicted of first
degree murder for the deaths of her daughters, Amanda, 9 and Sabrina, 8, but an
appeals court later overturned the verdict and ordered a new trial. The jury in
that original trial returned a verdict after four days.
Sorella was transported directly from
the courthouse to a detention centre to carry out a life sentence. A judge has
yet to decide when Sorella will be eligible for parole.
Seniors in Vimy, Québec will
receive financial support to acquire/replace equipment/conduct facility
renovations to get their project off the ground, announced recently Eva Nassif,
Member of Parliament for Vimy, on behalf of Filomena Tassi, Minister of
Seniors.
Investing in Canada’s
communities is not only about creating good jobs and encouraging clean economic
growth. It is also about building stronger communities. Partnerships with local
governments, institutions and organizations are vital to deliver change and improve
the lives of seniors.
The following
organisations : l’Association des bénévoles du centre dhébergement Idola
St-Jean, Dira-Laval, FADOQ- Mouvement Des Aînés Du Québec Région De Laval, Les
Tisserins de Laval, atelier de Tissage, Les petits frères des pauvres will
receive $74,319, for their projects funded through the New Horizons for Seniors
Program (NHSP). The projects will help many seniors in Laval.
The Government of Canada is
providing approximately $35 million in New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)
funding for close to 1,800 community-based projects approved through the NHSP
2018–2019 Call for Proposals.
Since 2004, the NHSP has
funded close to 23,000 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada.
“The
Government of Canada is dedicated to ensuring that Canadian seniors can get
involved in community activities that meet their needs and interests, tap their
collective resources and experiences, and promote their participation. We
support New Horizons for Seniors Program projects like this one so that seniors
across Canada can lead and participate in local activities beneficial to many
and I am happy that many seniors in Vimy will benefit from this program every
year.”
