The Montréal Exchange will be joined by Quebec Premier, Mr. Jean Charest; Quebec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Mrs. Line Beauchamp; Canada's Environment Minister, the Honourable John Baird; and the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada and Minister responsible for the region of Montréal, the Honourable Michael M Fortier. In addition, they will be joined by members of the business community.
The opening ceremony will feature a countdown leading to the opening of the market, at 9:30 a.m. precisely, and the listing on the market of the first Canadian carbon futures contract.
When : Friday, May 30, 2008
Where : Montréal Exchange - Exchange Tower, 800 Victoria Square, 4th Floor
Time : 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Official market opening at 9:30 a.m. precisely
Guests of Honour:
Mr. Jean Charest, Quebec Premier
Mrs. Line Beauchamp, Quebec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks
The Honourable John Baird, Canada's Environment Minister
The Honourable Michael M Fortier, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada and Minister responsible for the region of Montréal
For the Montréal Climate Exchange:
Mr. Luc Bertrand, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montréal Exchange, Deputy CEO of the TMX Group and Chairman of the Board of MCeX
Dr. Richard Sandor, Chairman and Founder of the Chicago Climate Exchange® (CCX), partner of the Montréal Exchange in the Montréal Climate Exchange and Vice-Chairman of the Board of MCeX