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Municipalities: Super Powers and Great ResponsibilitiesTo make good use of their new super powers, cities and municipalities will need to exercise caution and communicate more effectively than ever. Here are three tips for them. Municipal associations (UMQ, FQM) have long been asking the government to allow them to lift referendum approval for real estate projects, in order to avoid often…Read article
Is the Environment Being Pushed to the Back Burner in 2025?It was 2019, on a mild autumn day: under the September sun, in a surge of hope and anger, 500,000 people from all walks of life took to the streets of Montreal to urge governments and political decision-makers to act in proportion to the climate disruptions our planet is facing. Since then, extreme weather events…Read article
Capturing the Perfect Moment: Legault Succeeds in FranceAfter the Olympic Games and his government’s setbacks, this was certainly another moment of the year when the eyes of the world turned to France: the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris on December 7. While Quebecers have a particular attachment to their religious built heritage, that’s not what captured attention here. Three seemingly simple photos…Read article
What Happens in Government During the Summer?As soon as the heat arrives, the news cycle quiets down, summer programming takes over from the usual commentators, and we collectively ponder existential questions like: is August the new July? What about government? Yes, ministers take vacations, and so does their staff, but the government machine as a whole never takes a break. When…Read article
Summer Is Made for Planning!Summer, made for playing? Yes, but not only! This time last year, we were singing the praises of the opportunities the season offers to shine in the media spotlight. Today, we want to talk about a better use of vacation time. For the Catapulte team, summer is also made for planning the future with our…Read article
Are You Tracking Media Eclipses?April 2024 was the month of an astronomical phenomenon that truly captivated the masses: a solar eclipse to delight amateur astronomers, and a headache for sellers of viewing glasses and school administrators alike (hello, Mr. Drainville). Public relations specialists know a thing or two about eclipses as well. The ones that interest us, however, are…Read article
Falling in Love Again… With Your Brand ImageWhen it comes time to create or rethink your brand image, you need to think long-term to build a solid identity that will stand the test of time. Nothing is worse than a long-term relationship with a logo that leaves you cold. If you find yourself in that situation, don’t worry, we have solutions to…Read article
Communicating without wearing yourself outAlthough the first month of 2024 is already behind us, it is never too late to make belated resolutions! You want to focus your energy on things that matter, like taking time for yourself, cooking, exercising, or reducing the performance pressure without jeopardizing the communications success of your organization? No problem, here are five simple…Read article
3 Takeaways from Web Summit 2023Last November, our web developer, Martin Choquette Scott, flew to Lisbon, Portugal, to attend Web Summit, the true mecca of the digital world, bringing together more than 70,000 participants from every corner of the globe. This event, renowned as the most important in the world in the technology space, was the stage for captivating discussions…Read article
Why Pay Attention to Parliamentary Committee Hearings?In Quebec, parliamentary committee consultations represent an optional step, though one with considerable democratic value, in the legislative process. After a bill is tabled, the government House leader (in effect, the master of parliamentary strategy and procedure for the party in power) has the option of sending the legislative text to one of the eleven…Read article