UMontreal launches diplomat in residence role

Université de Montréal has launched an inaugural diplomat in residence role in its Faculty of Arts and Science. The role will be held by alumnus and former federal cabinet minister Stéphane Dion. In the role, Dion will offer his expertise to the UMontréal community on a variety of subjects, from democracy and international peace to climate change. “I’ll be able to share my experience in various courses, at the invitation of professors; I’ll participate in conferences or perhaps give some myself,” said Dion. “I’ll help students with research projects on which I might have an informed point of view.”