Montreal – Filippo Salvatore is the new president of the Committee of Dante Alighieri Montreal. Salvatore was recently elected during the general assembly, following the decision by Giovanni Rapanà to leave the position because of conflicting work schedules. Rapanà congratulated Salvatore, wishing him the best for the activities of the Society. Salvatore is a Knight of Italian Solidarity, former president of the Association of Italian Professors of Quebec, and a professor at Concordia University. Erika Papa was elected first vice president and secretary, while Alda Viero becomes second vice president and treasurer. The Honorary President is Giuseppe Turi. (9Colonne)