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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
Parliamentary Report: Key Takeaways from the Fall SessionRead article
2024 Economic UpdateFinance Minister Eric Girard unveiled his seventh economic update today. The deficit is still projected at $11 billion for 2024-2025. Discover the highlights prepared by our team of specialists. Finance A Stable Deficit of $11 Billion The deficit after mandatory payments to the Generations Fund remains the same as announced at the time of the…Read article
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…Read article
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…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- 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…Read article
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…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, M. Drainville). Public relations specialists know a thing or two about eclipses as well. The ones that interest us, however, are…Read article