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Trump Back in the White House: A Period of Uncertainty Ahead for Canada?The U.S. presidential campaign that just ended was anything but orthodox. From Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race in July to make way for his vice-president Kamala Harris, to Donald Trump’s surreal claims accusing Haitian migrants of eating cats and dogs, the twists and turns were plentiful. Then, in a dramatic finale, Donald Trump won […]
What to Expect for the Fall 2024 Parliamentary Session?With the return of the parliamentary session, our team has put together a summary of what lies ahead in the coming weeks. The political news is off to a running start with the departure of super-minister Pierre Fitzgibbon, which will trigger a by-election in Terrebonne over the next six months. At the federal level, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Winter 2024 Session Review: What Caught Our AttentionImmigration, the housing crisis, the deficit, the energy future: the political news of spring 2024 was full of controversy and rich in debate. The strategy adopted by the Coalition Avenir Québec following its spectacular drop in the polls last fall paid off and brought the party back to 25% in voting intentions over the past […]
Behind the Scenes of the Rendez-vous national sur le maintien à domicileFrom event logistics and programming to participant and speaker coordination, day-of facilitation, media and government relations strategy, and the event’s visual identity and website, the Rendez-vous national sur le maintien à domicile showcases Catapulte’s expertise in all its forms. Join us behind the scenes of this event led by the Coalition pour la dignité des […]
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, M. Drainville). Public relations specialists know a thing or two about eclipses as well. The ones that interest us, however, are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]