June 14 – Canada Economic Development – Press Releases

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the Corporation du Parc du Poisson Blanc in Notre-Dame-du-Laus, QC, received $60,000 in non-repayable funding for the construction of the Bastion, the Corporation's new seat of operations and the main reception pavilion for visitors to Poisson Blanc Regional Park in Notre-Dame-du-Laus, in the Laurentides region. Lebel … Read more

June 13 – Canada Economic Development – Press Release

Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the Corporation du Festival de montgolfieres de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu has been granted funding for the promotion in 2012 and 2013 of the International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The full release is available online. Call 418-668-7964.  Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the Boucherville, QC, manufacturer Cicame … Read more

June 12 – Canada Economic Development – Press Release

Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) hails the opening of the 29th Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac and wishes every success to all the organizers and volunteers involved in this important cultural event. Lebel said by investing in the Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac, the government is contributing to extending the festival's reach … Read more

June 8 – Canada Economic Development – Press Releases

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) joined Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) in announcing $602,000 in non-repayable funding from Canada Economic Development and $175,000 in funding from Canadian Heritage to festival Les FrancoFolies de Montreal. Lebel said by lending its financial support to Les FrancoFolies de Montreal, the government is helping … Read more

June 1 – Canada Economic Development – Press Releases

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) took the opportunity at the official opening of the De l'or plein les veines exhibition in Val-D'or, QC, to note that the government granted $1.1 million in funding to Val-d'Or's Cite de l'Or historic site. Lebel said by investing in tourism development in Abitibi-Temiscamingue, the government is demonstrating … Read more

May 31 – Canada Economic Development – Press Releases

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the Corporation de developpement des Iles-de-la-Madeleine in Cap-aux-meules, QC, has been granted financial assistance of $314,488 in non-repayable funding to equip Cap-aux-Meules port with new hospitality infrastructure. Lebel said by funding the project, the government is demonstrating its commitment to fostering the growth of cruise tourism … Read more

May 30 – Canada Economic Development – Press Release

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) and Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, ON) announced the awarding of federal funding for the fifth edition of the Coupe des Nations – Ville de Saguenay, which takes place May 31 to June 3, 2012. This financial assistance, granted in the form of a $52,000 non-repayable … Read more

May 28 – Canada Economic Development – Press Release

Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the Dynamic Concept group has been awarded financial assistance to implement measures aimed at increasing its productivity and competitiveness. The $270,000 in repayable funding has been awarded under Canada Economic Development's Business and Regional Growth program. The full release is available online. Call 418-668-5928. 

May 25 – Canada Economic Development – Press Release

Chief Government Whip Gordon O'Connor (Carleton-Mississippi Mills, ON) announced funding of more than $1 million to help improve the Quyon/Mohr's Landing ferry crossing for residents, businesses and tourists in western Quebec and eastern Ontario. Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) and Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary … Read more

May 24 – Canada Economic Development – Press Release

On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, for Official Languages and for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec Jacques Gourde (Lotbiniere-Chustes-de-la-Chaudiere, QC) announced that the firm Miralis Inc. has been granted financial assistance to carry out a commercialization strategy … Read more