What is Montreal Matters?

It is our city's most comprehensive, revealing and thought-provoking exploration of an issue that matters to Montrealers. Montreal Matters is a multi-media, multi-partner initiative spearheaded by CBC Montreal. This is the seventh edition of Montreal Matters. We've looked at MONEY, HOME, FOOD, WORK, SCHOOL and THE ENVIRONMENT. In 2008 we turn to YOUTH.


Background on Montreal Matters

The idea for Montreal Matters came from a series in Chicago called Chicago Matters, now in its 18th year. Chicago Matters is a multimedia public affairs series, aired/published by Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ), Public Television (WTTW), the Chicago Reporter (a non-profit monthly newsmagazine, focusing on issues of race and poverty), and the Chicago Public Library.

Some past topics of Chicago Matters have included Housing, Health, Violence, Work, Our Children, Seeking Justice, Our Region Our Community, Questions of Faith, and Immigration.
The Chicago Community Trust, a community foundation, funds the Chicago Matters series. They have many links to community groups, and are the conduit for bringing the community’s concerns to the table. For more information on Chicago Matters go to www.chicagomatters.org

While Montreal Matters is based on the concept of Chicago Matters, we had to find our own way to make it work here.
We’ve gone about getting that in different ways — everything from choosing partners connected to the community, to asking for suggestions and participation from community groups.

For further information on Montreal Matters, contact:
Montreal Matters Hotline: (514) 597-6332

Catherine Megelas, Communications Officer
E-mail: montrealmatters@cbc.ca