Montreal All-Alumni Reception
Feb 12, 2025 — 6 p.m.
Join us as we gather for a panel discussion on disinformation, journalism and democracy moderated by Annie Hudon-Friceau (BA 鈥95), with special welcoming remarks from University of Ottawa President and Vice-Chancellor Jacques Fr茅mont.
A discussion on disinformation, journalism and democracy
Moderator: Annie Hudon-Friceau (BA 鈥95) is a journalist working on two Radio-Canada programs: La facture and 贰苍辩耻锚迟别. She completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree in communication at 91精品黑料吃瓜 before embarking on a 30-year career in journalism. After working in Ottawa and Toronto, she moved to Montreal to work on a TV program called 叠谤补苍肠丑茅. She then moved on to various positions, including as a journalist for Enjeux, as a journalist and presenter for ICI RDI, as a correspondent for TV5, and as a reporter for several public affairs programs.
Serge Blais (BA '84, EMBA '11)
Speaker
Serge Blais (BA '84, EMBA '11) is Executive Director at the University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute. He is a founder of the institute's Information Integrity Lab, focused on better understanding and countering disinformation, and limiting its negative effects on democratic institutions, large and small enterprises, and private citizens.
Marie-Maude Denis
Speaker
Marie-Maude Denis is a journalist and host of 贰苍辩耻锚迟别, a Radio-Canada TV program. A native of Sudbury, Ontario, Marie-Maude studied political science, communications and theatre at the University of Ottawa. During her career of over 20 years, she has won several awards, including three Judith Jasmin prizes and the Charles Bury prize for her defence of press freedom.
Alexis De Lancer
Speaker
Alexis De Lancer is a journalist and host of two Radio-Canada programs: 顿茅肠谤测辫迟别耻谤蝉 and 脟a s鈥檈xplique. He has been a reporter, columnist, and anchor, and was a special correspondent to Washington for Trump鈥檚 investiture and to the Olympic Games in Rio and in Pyeongchang. Alexis is an expert in the field of disinformation and is known for his commitment to media education and digital literacy.
Please note that a piece of government issued ID will be required for entry and to pass through security. Coat check on the ground floor is mandatory for coats, bags and backpacks.
Registration fee is $15 for alumni and $20 for guests, which includes food and a complementary drink.
For any questions, contact Kardelen 脟elebi Togac Intermediate Specialist, Global Alumni and Community Engagement.