Affilia Légal had the pleasure of hosting the ICYL’s back-to-work event at its offices — a discussion with Catherine Fournier, Mayor of Longueuil. Moderated by Florence Beauregard, the gathering sparked a captivating exchange on how innovation and collaboration can empower communities to progress together.

Mayor Fournier highlighted the importance of maintaining ongoing dialogue with peers around the world — a key approach to understanding, finding inspiration, and building solutions tailored to today’s challenges. This openness to the world, grounded in listening and cooperation, underscores how essential the sharing of ideas and experiences has become in our interconnected global context.

At Affilia, these values resonate strongly. We believe that the pursuit of sustainable solutions starts with bringing together diverse perspectives and areas of expertise. It was in this spirit of exchange and creativity that we were proud to host such an enriching conversation.

We extend our sincere thanks to Catherine Fournier for her generosity and the depth of her insights, and to the ICYL for organizing this event that brought together committed individuals dedicated to the vitality of our cities and institutions.