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Quebecer graduating from Polytechnique with service dog who attended every class

A Montreal grad and his loyal service dog cross the stage together after never missing a single class.

Victor Bal is graduating from École Polytechnique in Montreal with a mechanical engineering degree, and his service dog Kopeck will accompany him across the stage. Kopeck attended every class alongside Bal throughout his studies. The pair's journey highlights the role service animals play in supporting students with disabilities in post-secondary education.

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When Victor Bal walks across the stage to collect his mechanical engineering degree at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, his service dog Kopeck will be by his side.

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