Media invitation - Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Deliver Keynote Remarks at the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal

MONTREAL, March 14, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Media representatives are invited to a speech hosted by the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal as part of its Bell International Leaders series, on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at the Palais des congrès. Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rhodam Clinton will deliver keynote remarks.

Hillary Rodham Clinton served as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State from 2009 until 2013, after nearly four decades in public service. Her "smart power" approach to foreign policy repositioned American diplomacy and development for the 21st century.  Clinton played a central role in restoring America's standing in the world, reasserting the United States as a Pacific power, imposing crippling sanctions on Iran and North Korea, responding to the Arab Awakening and negotiating a ceasefire in the Middle East.  Earlier, as First Lady and Senator from New York, she traveled to more than 80 countries as a champion of human rights, democracy, and opportunities for women and girls. Clinton also worked to provide health care to millions of children, create jobs and opportunity, and support first responders who risked their lives at Ground Zero.  In her historic campaign for President, Clinton won 18 million votes.

The keynote remarks will be followed by a question and answer discussion between Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rhodam Clinton and Sophie Brochu, President and CEO, Gaz Métro.

Accreditation is required by 12 p.m. on March 14. Space is limited. Cameras will be allowed to film or photograph part of the speech in a restricted area.

The speech will be in English.

Date:	Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Time:	Speech: 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location:	Palais des congrès de Montréal
	1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle – Viger Entrance
	Montréal

About the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal has some 7,000 members. Its primary mission is to represent the interests of the business community of Greater Montréal and to provide individuals, merchants, and businesses of all sizes with a variety of specialized services to help them achieve their full potential in terms of innovation, productivity and competitiveness. The Board of Trade is Quebec's leading private economic development organization.

SOURCE: Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal

Please request your accreditation with Michelle LLambias Meunier, Advisor, Media Relations, by phone at 514 871-4000, ext. 4042, or by email at [email protected].