Tribute to Christian Léger

1:30–2:00 p.m. | Welcome and Registration

  • Arrival of guests, colleagues, and former students

2:00–2:15 p.m. | Opening Remarks

  • Welcome remarks from the CRM
  • Overview of the event program
  • Brief overview of Christian Léger’s career

2:15–3:00 p.m. | Scientific Lecture in Honour of Christian Léger

  • Invited speaker David Haziza, University of Ottawa

3:00–3:20 p.m. | Break

  • Refreshments

3:20–5:00 p.m. | Scientific Lectures in Honour of Christian Léger by Former Students

  • Invited speaker Janie Coulombe, Université de Montréal
  • Invited speaker Vanessa McNealis, University of Glasgow, Scotland (via videoconference)
  • Invited speaker Zeinab Mashreghi, University of Winnipeg

5:00–5:30 p.m. | Testimonials from Former Students

  • Short testimonials or presentations (15 minutes each)
  • A mix of memories, anecdotes, and reflections on Christian Léger’s scientific and personal impact
  • Option to include video testimonials from those unable to attend in person
  • Testimonials from Annie Houtekamer and Vincent Lafontaine, recipient of the Christian Léger Entrance Scholarship for the Master’s Program in Statistics

5:30–6:15 p.m. | Testimonials from Colleagues and Collaborators

  • Remarks from colleagues from the Department, the CRM, and the SSC
  • Christian Genest — Full Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, McGill University
  • Erica Moodie — Full Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University

6:15–6:30 p.m. | Remarks by Christian Léger

  • Acknowledgements
  • A few personal words

6:30–8:30 p.m. | Reception and Informal Gathering

Cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres