On July 26, 2023, Canada’s Walk of Fame honoured the internationally acclaimed Just For Laughs Group / Groupe Juste pour rire with a special Hometown Stars event in Montreal, Quebec. The celebration took place at the Hilton Doubletree downtown, marking the organization’s 2022 induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame. Presented by Scotiabank in partnership with Cineplex, the event featured a commemorative plaque unveiling and special guest appearances.
Speakers Included:
- Charles Décarie, President and CEO, Just For Laughs Group / Groupe Juste pour rire
- Bruce Hills, President, Just For Laughs
- Patrick Rozon, Chief Creative Officer, Just For Laughs Group / Groupe Juste pour rire
- Jeffrey Latimer, President and CEO, Canada’s Walk of Fame
- Sam Watts, CEO, Welcome Hall Mission
Performances Included:
- Neev Bensimhon, Quebec stand-up comedian
- Rachid Badouri, Quebec stand-up comedian
- Bayla, Montreal indie-pop artist and 2019 Canada’s Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program grand prize winner
Just For Laughs Group selected Welcome Hall Mission as the beneficiary of their $10,000 donation, supporting the organization’s ongoing community work.
Photography by Joseph El-Hage @FrameMontreal
