The Montréal Campus
Mission and Programmes
The Montréal Campus of the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre was established
in February 1999, with funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs
and International Trade. The office was inaugurated on September
21, 1999 by the then Minister, Lloyd Axworthy. Axworthy affirmed
the PPC’s contribution to international peace and security:
"Expansion of the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre's activities
is vital, especially at a time when Canada is making ongoing efforts
to promote a new approach based more on the security of the individual
person. Through the quality of training it provides, the Pearson
Peacekeeping Centre represents a significant contribution by Canada
to making this approach a reality at the national and international
levels."
The Montréal Campus responds to a growing interest about peace
operations issues among French speakers, in Canada and abroad. The
Campus:
- Offers selected courses from the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre
curriculum in both of Canada’s official languages, English
and French;
- Hosts lectures, seminars and events on peace operations issues;
- Promotes dialogue between academics, policymakers and practitioners;
and
- Provides media commentary and analysis on current events.
Facilities
The Montréal Campus is located at the École nationale d’administration
publique [Quebec School of Public Administration]. In addition to
its own classroom, meeting rooms and office space, the Montréal
Campus has access to facilities for groups of up to 300 persons.
It also enjoys full access to Pearson Peacekeeping Centre resources,
including our extensive Library facilities.
Location
The Campus is located in the heart of Montréal’s Latin Quarter,
only a few blocks away from the Université du Québec
à Montréal, McGill University, and close to the Mont
Royal and Laurier metro stations. Theatres, libraries, bookstores,
cafés and restaurants make this one of the best-known and
attractive neighbourhoods in Canada. Participants taking part in
activities at the Montréal campus can easily combine work, study
and opportunities to enjoy the culture and sights of Montréal. www.tourisme-montreal.org
Directions
Directions from Montréal airport to the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre’s
Montréal Campus.
From Montréal airport:
- Take Côte de Liesse direction highway 40 (also named Metropolitan
boulevard)
- Take Exit 40 east.
- Drive 5 to 7 kilometers
- Take the St-Denis street exit
- Turn south on St-Denis and continue South for a few kilometers
- Turn left on Mont-Royal street
- Drive two blocks and turn right on Henri-Julien
The building is on your left. Click
here for a PDF version of the Montréal Campus map.
Special Activities
The Montréal campus hosts one of the Pearson Peacekeeping
Centre’s largest programme initiatives: The Peacekeeping and
Security Capacity-Building Project for Francophone Africa (PDCMPS)
http://www.pdcmps.ca/eng/index.html.
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funds the PDCMPS.
Its goal is to build the capacity of countries in Francophone Africa
to manage and resolve violent conflict. Specific objectives include:
- Strengthening peace operations education and training institutions
in Francophone West Africa, including those working with military,
police and civilian personnel;
- Enhancing the capacity of Francophone African countries to take
part in peace operations, in West Africa and internationally;
and
- Promoting human security through reforms to national public
security institutions.
The programme will be carried out over a period of four and a half
years, ending in 2004. Six activities were delivered between January
and June of 2002, and another 15 activities are planned for 2003.
The PPC is working with our African counterparts, and other international
donors, to ensure that institutions in the region have the capacity
to maintain and deliver the courses by the end of the programme.
Internships
The Montréal Campus participates in the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre’s
internship programme. Opportunities are available for positions
from several weeks to four months in duration. Refer to the internship
programme for more information.
Management
The Montréal Campus is directed by Jocelyn
Coulon.
Contact Information
Montréal Campus
4750 Henri Julien, 2nd floor
Montréal, Quebec
H2T 3E5
Telephone: 514-288-5959
Fax: 514-288-5604
[email protected]
PDCMPS - Projet afrique francophone
Yvan Conoir
4750 Henri Julien, 2nd Floor
Montréal, Quebec
H2T 3E5
Telephone: 514-288-5959
Fax: 514-288-5604
[email protected]
[email protected]
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