Media Advisory - Media Accreditation Information for both Quebec Leaders' Debates 2018 at La Maison de Radio-Canada in Montreal Français
LE GRAND DÉBAT DES CHEFS 2018 (French-Language debate): September 13, 2018, live at 8:00 p.m.
QUEBEC DEBATE 2018 (English-Language debate): September 17, 2018, live at 5:30 p.m.
The deadline to apply for accreditation is 5 p.m. (ET) on September 7, 2018.
MONTREAL, Sept. 5, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Radio-Canada and CBC Quebec announce details about media accreditation required for the 2018 French-Language and English-Language Quebec Leaders' Debates to be held at La Maison de Radio-Canada (1400 René-Lévesque Blvd East) in Montreal.
Media wishing to cover the 2018 French-Language Leaders' Debate on September 13, and/or the English-Language Leaders' Debate on September 17, must be accredited. Space is limited, and only accredited media will be admitted to the media room.
Accreditation*
Beginning September 5, 2018, media can apply for accreditation by contacting Marie Tetreault by email at: [email protected]
Media representatives who are not members of the Quebec Parliament Press Gallery may also apply for accreditation, but must complete and return the form below confirming their assignment.
The deadline to apply for accreditation is 5 p.m. (ET) on September 7, 2018.
Media passes for each debate can be picked up on-site at the Media Room entrance, on the day of each debate at La Maison de Radio-Canada (1400, René-Lévesque Blvd East).
*All media, including media on campaign trails, must apply for debate accreditation.
Media Room: Salle Jean-Despréz (near the main entrance)
- September 13 (French-Language debate): the room will be available to media from 5 p.m. (ET) to midnight.
- September 17 (English-Language debate): the room will be available to media from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. (ET).
- Space is limited, but tables and chairs will be provided.
- The debate will be projected on a large screen.
- Audio feed will also be available for radio.
- WIFI access will be available in the room to send news copy and photos. There will not be a high-speed
- connection for video transfers in the room.
- Water and coffee will be provided in the room. The CBC/Radio-Canada cafeteria will be open until 8 p.m.
- Site set-up for media availability following the debate.
Photography
Prior to each debate: all accredited photographers will be escorted to the studio in order to be allowed on set for a photo opportunity.
During each debate: due to limited space, only the designated La Presse canadienne photographer will be allowed on set on September 13; only The Gazette photographer will be allowed on set on September 17. It is agreed that they will share their photos with other media.
Parking
- Paid parking is available in CBC/Radio-Canada's west parking lot, off Wolfe Street (cost: $11.50).
- Free parking is available for satellite trucks in CBC/Radio-Canada's west parking lot, off Wolfe Street.
http://files.newswire.ca/1607/MediaACC.pdf
SOURCE CBC/Radio-Canada
French-Language debate: Marie Tétreault, Radio-Canada, 514 597-3764, [email protected]; English-Language debate: Debbie Hynes, CBC Quebec, 514 597-4522, [email protected]
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