St‑Onge to tour Abitibi‑Témiscamingue

Minister for Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) will visit Abitibi-Témiscamingue on Nov. 8 and 9, to meet with various economic development stakeholders and discuss the Quebec economy’s green transition. At 2:30 p.m Tuesday, she will meet with Squizz Distributions management. On Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., she … Read more

Bloc Quebecois leader to visit the Abitibi region

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil- Chambly, Que.) will visit the ridings of Abitibi—Témiscamingue and Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou from June 10-12. He will be joined by BQ MPs Sébastien Lemire (Abitibi–Témiscamingue, Que.) and Sylvie Bérubé (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, Que.). Call 613-402-3538.

Government of Canada to announce support for the future of Canada’s mining sector

Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will announce an important investment to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative and more sustainable mining technologies. This event will be held at LaRonde Complex – Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Security booth, Centre de support et développement, 10200 Route de Preissac. Details online.

NDP to hold press conference

NDP Deputy Leader Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, Que.) and Rural Affairs Critic Christine Moore (Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Que.) will hold a press conference to propose solutions to help tackle the labour shortage in rural areas. This event will take place at 1156 Larivière Ave. Call 613-222-2351.

Minister Joly to make an announcement

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will announce financial assistance for the Abitibi‑Témiscamingue regional tourism association. This event will take place at Maison Dumoulon (General Store), 191, ave. du Lac. Call 514-283-7443.

Two press conferences regarding Government of Canada support for businesses and organizations in Rouyn-Noranda

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Rémi Massé (Avignon-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, Que.) will announce funding for three businesses and two snowmobile clubs at two press conferences in Rouyn-Noranda.These announcements will be made on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.). The first press conference will be held at … Read more

Press conference on Government of Canada support for four businesses in Rouyn-Noranda

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Stéphane Lauzon (Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation, Que.), will announce financial support for Bâtiment Global International, Soudure Thibault, Installation Média-Pub and Géliko. The announcement will be made on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.). The event will be held at Bâtiment Global International, Suite 205 – 170 … Read more

Announcement of Government of Canada support for Technosub and Groupe MISA

International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will announce financial support for Technosub and Groupe MISA. The announcement will be made on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.). The event will be held at 1156 Larivière st. Call 514-283-7443.