Rudy Giuliani, 107th Mayor of New York, to address the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal

MONTREAL, Oct. 24, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Members of the media are invited to the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal's business luncheon as part of the Bell International Leaders series on Friday, October 25 at the Centre Sheraton Montréal. Rudolph W. Giuliani, the 107^th Mayor of New York, will be the speaker.

Regarded by many as the "Mayor of the World," Rudy Giuliani will address issues at the centre of national and international current events: longstanding international conflicts, terrorism, the new reality of cyber attacks and leadership in domestic policy, including insight into future elections.

Acclaimed as one of the most effective leaders in contemporary American history for his leadership and courage during the events of September 11, 2001, Mr. Giuliani was named "Person of the Year" by TIME magazine. He also received an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan.

The Honourable Michael M. Fortier, Vice Chairman of RBC Capital Markets and former Minister of Public Works and Government Services, will have a discussion with Rudolph W. Giuliani after his speech.

Accredited journalists will be authorized to film or photograph the first three minutes of the address, without audio (b-roll). A press meeting will follow the conference. The press meeting will be made in English. Accreditation is mandatory.

Date:	Friday, October 25, 2013
Time:	Conference - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Press meeting - 2:05 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Location:	Le Centre Sheraton 1201 René-Lévesque Blvd. W. Montréal

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

To obtain an accreditation or for more information, please contact Michelle LLambias Meunier, Advisor, Media Relations, by phone at 514 871-4000, ext. 4042.