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    The First Robotics Festival in Quebec

    Schools, businesses and universities rally behind robotics to promote student success and engage youth in learning

    MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Dec. 12, 2011) - Bombardier, BMO Financial Group, Youth Fusion and FIRST Robotics Quebec invite you to a media briefing and event announcing the first Robotics Festival in Quebec.

    This festival is part of a wide range of initiatives to counter dropout rates and promote student success in elementary and high schools across Quebec. Substantial financial contributions as well as innovative educational partnerships will be revealed.

    The following people will speak:

    Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board, Bombardier Inc.
    L. Jacques Ménard, President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec
    Diane De Courcy, Chairperson, Commission scolaire de Montréal (CSDM)
    Gilles Normand, Chairperson, Commission scolaire de la région de Sherbrooke (CSRS)
    Richard Guillemette, DDG, Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys (CSMB)
    Wednesday, December 14th 2011
    9:30 a.m.
    At Vigilant Futures: 800, Boul. René-Lévesque West, Suite 1400, in Montreal
    For further information:
    Youth Fusion
    Gabriel Bran Lopez
    Founder and Executive Director
    Cell: (514) 662-2183
    gbl@fusionjeunessequebec.org