Press Release Department: Federal - Canada Economic Development

Liberal MP Rémi Massé (Avignon-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, Que.) announced that the Club de Yacht de Matane has been granted $120,059 in financial assistance, in the form of a non-repayable contribution, for the refurbishment and expansion of the marina’s network of floating docks and landing stages. The funding was awarded through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 514-283-7443. … Read more

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced that the Commission des loisirs de New Carlisle Inc. has been granted $256,216 in financial assistance, in the form of a non-repayable contribution, to improve and renovate the Municipality of New Carlisle’s arena. The full release is available … Read more

INÉDI, the college centre for technology transfer in industrial design at the Cégep régional de Lanaudière, announced the implementation of a virtual prototyping room, the only one of its kind in Quebec. The room will be set up in the college’s Terrebonne campus and will feature leading-edge virtual imaging technology. The full release is available online. … Read more

Liberal MP Greg Fergus (Hull–Aylmer, Que.) announced that the Ligue des Voisins du Manoir-des-Trembles has been granted $4,862 in financial assistance, in the form of a non-repayable contribution, to improve playing field facilities in the municipality’s intergenerational park. The funding will enable the organization to develop the Parc des Trembles site in order to build four pétanque pitches. … Read more

International Development and La Francophonie Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.)  announced at the grand opening of Niedner Inc.’s plant that a repayable contribution of $2 million has been granted to the enterprise to support its plant renovation and expansion project. The funding awarded through CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) has supported a variety of Niedner’s renovation and expansion projects since … Read more

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced that the Association Rimouski ville cyclable has been granted $475,000 in financial assistance, in the form of a non-repayable contribution, to develop the Route verte in the Bic district, making the bike path safe for all. The funding awarded through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will help the organization extend … Read more

Liberal MP Linda Lapointe (Rivière-des-Mille-Iles, Que.) announced that $83,642 in financial assistance, in the form of a non-repayable contribution, has been granted for the renovation of the Rosèmere Curling Club. The funding will support 40% of the project, which consists in changing the dehumidification system and the refrigeration system associated with the curling infrastructure. The total value of the renovation … Read more

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced that Québec City Conference has been granted $285,000 in financial assistance, in the form of a non-repayable contribution, for the organization and promotion of the Québec City Conference, to be held in Québec City from April 25, to 27, 2017. This conference will bring together some 250 or … Read more

Liberal MP Rémi Massé (Avignon-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, Que.) announced that the Corporation de gestion et de mise en valeur du Mont Saint-Joseph has been granted $500,000 in financial assistance, in the form of a non-repayable contribution, for a project to modernize infrastructure and develop the tourism offering of Mont Saint-Joseph. The funding will go toward construction of a visitor/interpretation centre, development … Read more

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced that the Club nautique de Dolbeau-Mistassini has been granted $232,270 in financial assistance, in the form of a non-repayable contribution, for the restoration and enhancement of the local marina’s facilities. The funding will enable the organization to stabilize the shoreline, overhaul the boat launches, landscape the site, repair … Read more