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  Montreal,
June 18, 2008 – Rémi Marcoux, the founder and
Executive Chairman of the Board of Transcontinental, was invested
as an Officer of the National Order of Quebec by its Premier,
Jean Charest. This prestigious award of merit was presented
today at a ceremony at the hôtel du Parlement in Quebec
city.
“To receive such recognition in my home province is
a true honour,” said Mr. Marcoux. “My hope is
that myself and the other recipients recognized here today
inspire others to pursue their dreams, and always set an example
they would be proud to follow. I would like to thank my family
and the people I have worked with over the years, including
everyone at Transcontinental.”
According to the Quebec ministère du Conseil exécutif,
“this tribute is testimony to the pride inspired in
the people of Quebec by the outstanding achievements of those
who have had an exceptional impact on Quebec or have enabled
Quebec to stand out in a specific field of endeavour.”
For more information about Mr. Marcoux, click
here.
About Transcontinental
The largest printer in Canada and sixth-largest
in North America, Transcontinental is also the country’s
leading publisher of consumer magazines and French-language
educational resources, and its second-largest community newspaper
publisher. Transcontinental distinguishes itself by creating
strategic partnerships that integrate the company into its
customers’ value chain, notably through its unique newspaper
printing outsourcing model and its value-added services. From
mass to highly personalized marketing, the company offers
its clients integrated solutions which include a continent-leading
direct marketing offering, a diverse digital platform and
a door-to-door advertising material distribution network.
Transcontinental is a company whose values, including respect,
innovation and integrity, are central to its operation.
Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A, TCL.B) has more than 15,000
employees in Canada, the United States and Mexico, and reported
revenues of C$2.3 billion in 2007. For more information about
the Corporation, please visit www.transcontinental.com.
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For information:
Media
Nessa Prendergast
Director, Media Relations
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: (514) 954 2809
nessa.prendergast@transcontinental.ca
Financial Community
Jennifer F. McCaughey
Director, Investor Relations
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: (514) 954 2821
jennifer.mccaughey@transcontinental.ca
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