Morning dawns in Montreal over a smoke shrouded city. More than 24 forest fires in Quebec, many burning out of control, have sent a dense pall of smoke into the city this morning.

Looking out of my hotel window, I could barely makeout the outlines of skyscrapers through the hazy clouds.

Nonetheless, the show, or in this case, the Congress, must go on.

On tap today -- a presentation on the importance of storytelling in history, an interview with the president of the Congres, more presentations in the afternoon and then tonight, the Canadian Historical Associations Annual gala.

I will report on the gala later tonight, once the festivities are over.

Until then, keep thinking historically!
Mark