Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) took part in the official inauguration of the new and improved facilities of Camping municipal de Peribonka, an initiative for which the Government of Canada granted $1,034,222 in non-repayable funding to the municipality. Lebel said this project has enabled the Municipality of Peribonka to significantly increase its tourist … Read more
Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the Corporation de developpement touristique de New Richmond has been granted $100,000 in non-repayable funding to promote the Festival d'ete de Quebec in New Richmond in domestic and foreign markets. Lebel said this festival is a major tourism draw for the Gaspesie region. The full release … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that Usine Rotec Inc. has received $500,000 in repayable funding to acquire specialized equipment and thus increase its productivity. Usine Rotec Inc. said this project has resulted in the creation of seven full-time jobs and the maintenance of some 60 others, and is expected to lead to three … Read more
Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced the awarding of $1 million in financial assistance to the international Festival d'ete de Quebec. The $1 million in non-repayable funding from Canada Economic Development will serve primarily to promote the Festival on international markets in 2011 and 2012. Lebel said the government is proud to be … Read more
Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced the renewal of the agency's partnership agreement with the Just for Laughs festival. The popular Montreal festival will thus receive $1,400,000 in non-repayable financial assistance over the next two years. This financial assistance will serve for the 2011 and 2012 promotion and commercialization of the festival in … Read more
Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced the renewal of the financial partnership between the Economic Development Agency of Canada and the Quebec Aerospace Association until 2014. This agreement comes with a contribution of $984,150 in non-repayable funding to support the AQA's operations for three years. The full release is available online. Call 514-283-0306. … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that $227,500 in non-repayable funding has been allocated to the Festival International de Lanaudiere. Lebel said the funding will go to promote the music festival outside of Quebec's borders. Lebel also said the Festival International de Lanaudiere is an exceptional cultural window which contributes to the promotion of … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that Le Temps des Cerises will receive $211,154 in repayable funding for the construction of a food processing shop and the purchase of equipment for the manufacturing of cherry-based products. Lebel said the Government of Canada is proud to support this milestone in the growth and expansion of … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the Government of Canada will provide $74,625 in non-repayable funding to the Tour de l'Abitibi/Coupe des Nations cycling road race. Lebel said the Government of Canada has decided to lend its financial support to the Tour de l'Abitibi / Coupe des Nations because this cycling event, which … Read more
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the Government of Canada is awarding $370,000 in non-repayable funding to the City of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC, for phase one of its economic diversification strategy. Lebel said that the project will allow the City of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to stimulate business recruitment and startups on its territory, thereby generating spinoffs … Read more
