Months after her husband delivered a speech to a sold-out crowd, it was former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama's turn to visit Montreal.
Obama delivered a speech in front of a crowd of more than 10,000 people at the convention centre Monday evening and participated in a discussion with Sevrine Labelle, the president of an organization that supports female entrepreneurs.
10,200 people in Mtl's Palais des Congrès to hear @MichelleObama -now taking stage. @CTVMontreal pic.twitter.com/QIsc7WUVB1
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The event was organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, which also organized last year's event featuring former U.S. president Barack Obama -- who drew 7,900 people to his talk in June.
Myrna Lashley & her daughter excited to hear from @MichelleObama tonight in Mtl. I'm excited too! @CTVMontreal pic.twitter.com/rgRJaDYtVp
— CarolineVanV (@CarolineVanVCTV) February 5, 2018
Among the attendees were 2,000 students given last minute tickets to hear Obama speak.
One of the 2000 students given last minute tickets to hear @MichelleObama speak in Mtl tonight. #MichelleObama pic.twitter.com/2tB1GrA6QC
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Former U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton also spoke in the city last year as part of a promotional tour for her book.
Since leaving the White House, Michelle Obama has worked with her husband at their Chicago-based foundation, which aims to help citizens make a commitment to improve their society.
Several dignitaries attended the talk, including Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante and Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, the wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who will introduce Obama to the crowd.
