Citizen Power in Action: An unmissable roundtable with legal, political and community leaders

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Citizen Power in Action: A must-attend roundtable with legal, political, and community leaders – June 7, 2025

Montreal, QC – May 22, 2025 – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m., Futur Montréal is organizing a powerful round table entitled “Citizen Power in Action” at the Côte-des-Neiges Community Resource Center (6767, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges).
This major event will bring together influential experts from the legal, political, business, and community sectors for an in-depth discussion on the essential role of citizen engagement in Montreal's evolution. Panelists will share how their field of action intersects with municipal politics and why citizen participation is a lever for lasting change.
Confirmed panelists:

• Honorable Eleni Bakopanos – Former federal MP and fervent defender of democratic reform
• Julius Gray & Geneviève Gray – Renowned human rights lawyers
• David Heurtel – Former minister/MP, political analyst recognized for his expertise in the Quebec system
• Paul-André Savoie – Entrepreneur and innovator in public safety
• Ralph Mastromonaco – Respected criminal lawyer in Montreal, committed to judicial reform

Featuring a special keynote address by mental health activist Svetlana Chernienko, on the link between well-being, public action, and community leadership.
An open question period will follow the discussion, providing the audience with an opportunity to ask questions and engage in collective reflection.
“Civic engagement is not a luxury, it’s a collective responsibility,” said Joel DeBellefeuille, co-founder of Futur Montréal. “Our panelists are strong voices who will
share their experience and offer keys to understanding how everyone can take concrete action in society.”
Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
• Time: From 10:00 p.m. to 14:00 p.m.
• Location: 6767 Côte-des-Neiges Road, Montreal
• Entrance: Free and open to the public
• Capacity: 200 places – Register here: https://www.futurmontreal.com/evenements
• ☕ Refreshments served | ? Media welcome

Media contact:
Joel DeBellefeuille & Matthew Kerr, Co-founders
Email: info@futurmontreal.com
Website: www.futurmontreal.com