Montreal's Italian community has played an important role in the city's cultural fabric for generations. From food to art, fashion, and family traditions, Italian culture has deep roots in the city. And every summer, those traditions come alive during ItalfestMTL. Francesca Sacerdoti, Festival Director, and Maria Battaglia, President of the National Congress of Italian Canadians — Quebec Region, join Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk about the 2026 edition.