At the end of September, Boisbriand’s municipal council members enthusiastically welcomed a delegation from Annemasse, France, marking a special occasion that celebrates over two decades of friendship. This relationship, formalized on October 1, 2001, through a “pacte d’amitié” (friendship pact), has been ongoing for 23 years.
The Annemasse delegation was invited to commemorate the 20th anniversary of this pact, which could not be celebrated in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to highlight the 50th anniversary of Boisbriand. The three elected officials and two municipal employees from Annemasse engaged in fruitful exchanges with Boisbriand’s local government representatives and toured municipal facilities. The group also participated in a ceremony at City Hall where they signed the city’s guestbook, attended events for Journées de la culture, and visited regional attractions.
Boisbriand Mayor Christine Beaudette expressed her gratitude and the importance of the meeting. “Annemasse, being similar in size to Boisbriand, offers us a fantastic opportunity to discuss our respective realities, and in doing so, we enrich each other’s knowledge. The entire city council has grown from this wonderful human experience, and I sincerely thank our visitors for their openness, generosity, and enthusiasm,” said Mayor Beaudette.
The two cities were first linked in 1987 through the Québec-France student employment exchange program. Their official ties were solidified with the signing of the friendship pact in 2001, followed by the inauguration of Square Boisbriand in Annemasse in 2009. Additionally, Rue d’Annemasse in Boisbriand’s Faubourg neighborhood was named in honor of the French city.
In turn, a Boisbriand municipal delegation will travel to Annemasse in the spring of 2025, further strengthening the bond between the two cities.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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