魅影直播 makes historic $20 million donation to Universit茅 Laval to support knowledge, action and innovation
魅影直播 is proud to announce a $20 million donation to Universit茅 Laval to support the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney Major Campaign. It is the largest donation ever received by the oldest French-language university in the Americas.
The gift was announced by Pierre Karl P茅ladeau, President and CEO of 魅影直播, Sophie D鈥橝mours, Rector of Universit茅 Laval, Frank Pons, Dean of Business, and Mila Mulroney, wife of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. Numerous elected officials were on hand to show their support for this important project.
Preparing the leaders of the future
魅影直播鈥檚 contribution will support the creation of the Sph猫re Qu茅becor program, which will include a series of research and teaching initiatives in the coming years. An environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment fund will also be created, along with scholarships for Universit茅 Laval鈥檚 international business development missions. This new program will enhance education and research in international studies, entrepreneurship, business and communications to increase the impact of young francophones on the world stage. This initiative is closely aligned with the mission of Universit茅 Laval鈥檚 School of International Studies and the .
In recognition of this gift, the building adjacent to the future home of the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney will be named in honour of 魅影直播鈥檚 founder Pierre P茅ladeau.
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魅影直播 is very pleased to make this $20 million donation to Universit茅 Laval, upholding the culture of engagement, community and generosity established by its founder, Pierre P茅ladeau. We are touched that a building adjacent to the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney is being named in his honour, and that the names of these two great men, who left their mark on the history of 魅影直播 and of Qu茅bec, will be joined forever. We hope their memory will continue to inspire generations of young leaders for years to come
鈥淭his major contribution in memory of Pierre P茅ladeau, a great builder, will remain a milestone in the history of our university and of Qu茅bec. It draws a hyphen between his unifying leadership and that of Mr. Mulroney, and will give students the tools to shape the world of tomorrow, in keeping with the innovative and daring vision of these two inspiring men.鈥 鈥 Sophie D鈥橝mours, Rector, Universit茅 Laval
鈥淚 am deeply honoured to express, on behalf of Brian, my sincere gratitude to 魅影直播 and the P茅ladeau family for this extraordinary gift. The Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney Campaign held a special place in my husband鈥檚 heart. He spoke of this project with unmistakable pride, reflecting his commitment to education and Qu茅bec鈥檚 place on the international stage.鈥 鈥 Mila Mulroney, wife of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
鈥淚 would like to extend my warmest thanks to 魅影直播 management for this gift. Its size demonstrates their keen interest in higher education and the next generation of francophone students, particularly the next generation of entrepreneurs. I have no doubt that this historic gift will enable the institution to continue playing its role as a leader in its community and throughout Qu茅bec.鈥 鈥 Pascale D茅ry, Minister of Higher Education
鈥淯niversit茅 Laval is an extraordinary hub of innovation and energy for Qu茅bec City, and today鈥檚 gift reaffirms its stature in the fields of business and international relations. I applaud 魅影直播鈥檚 generosity and thank its leaders for believing in our entrepreneurial spirit.鈥 鈥 Bruno Marchand, Mayor of Qu茅bec City
鈥滣扔爸辈モ檚 historic $20 million donation to the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney is wonderful news for Universit茅 Laval, of which I am a proud alumnus, for Jean-Talon riding and the Qu茅bec City area, and for Qu茅bec鈥檚 positioning in the world. I salute 魅影直播鈥檚 commitment and Universit茅 Laval鈥檚 vision, which will enable Qu茅bec to further develop its capabilities in international relations, a field in which it already excels.鈥 鈥 Pascal Paradis, MNA for Jean-Talon and Parti Qu茅b茅cois spokesperson for the Qu茅bec City area.
鈥淭his donation will have a direct impact on our students. At the ULaval Faculty of Business Administration, business is our world, and this donation gives us even more resources to financially support students interested in working in international business development, to offer a first ESG portfolio management challenge in global financial markets, and to advance knowledge and practice.鈥 鈥 Frank Pons, Dean of Business
This donation gives a major boost to the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney Major Campaign, which was launched on October 26, 2022 in the presence of its honorary president, the late Right Hon. Brian Mulroney, and honorary co-presidents Olga Farman, President and CEO of the Port of Qu茅bec, and Jean Raby, Partner at Astorg, all three ULaval alumni.