Canada and Quebec have committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This means that all greenhouse gases emitted in the country will have to be neutralised in order to avoid exceeding what the planet can absorb. As a transitional target in...
Read moreRecognition and adequate funding required by Laurentian community organizations
As part of its winter tour, the Regroupement des organismes communautaires des Laurentides (ROCL) held a press briefing with about 40 of its member groups to remind the Legault government of the recently tabled decrees and to request adequate...
Read moreQUEBEC LACKS COURAGE
Programmed obsolescence, durability and repairability of products It is no longer time for discussion, but for action! Heads of state and key world leaders gathered in Montreal this fall for the Conference of the Parties (COP15) on protecting...
Read moreTop 5 topics of citizen mediation conflict
Are you intrigued to know the subject of applications for the Citizen Mediation Service in the last year? Why do you think people in the neighborhood argue the most in the Laurentians? Perhaps you are experiencing one of these problematic...
Read moreRestorative Justice as a Transformative Process
At Mesures Alternatives des Vallées du Nord (MAVN), we often talk about restorative justice, where the offender agrees to repair the harm they have caused to the victim. Restorative measures take different forms, which may even include a criminal...
Read moreDid you know that your city offers you the possibility of setting your disputes differently?
Indeed, the cities and municipalities partners (see the list below) have at heart the quality of life of their citizens and continue their collaboration with the Alternative Justice Organization MAVN to offer them an alternative in conflict...
Read moreWhy Become a Member of MAVN
On our website, Northern Valleys Alternative Measures (MAVN) offers the opportunity to become a visionary member of the organization, either as an individual or as a company. But what are the benefits? Here are 16 arguments that could spur you to...
Read moreThe Social Meaning of Costume
As we saw again this year, Halloween has become a holiday focused on children and fun. But why not use it as inspiration to prolong the fun and give meaning to our actions throughout the year through putting on our everyday costumes? Here are...
Read moreCrime Doesn’t Pay
But thanks to restorative justice, the people who commit crimes can right their wrongs. Starting November 21, National Restorative Justice Week begins across Canada. From Mirabel to Mont-Laurier, one organization stands out for its restorative...
Read moreA Compass That Points in the Right Direction
10 Good Reasons to Choose Citizen Mediation
Do you have an issue in your neighbourhood, and would like to resolve a conflict with a neighbour? Whether it’s a noisy neighbour, an interpersonal conflict, bothersome animals, or other quibbles, you can benefit from the many advantages of...
Read moreTo Spread The Basis Of Citizen Mediation
To be or not to be … a mediator ? A dozen of workers from community organizations attended this training on November 6th, led by Carole Brideau, mediator and head of the MCQL service. Within only one day, the participants were able...
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