Press Release Department: Federal - Canada Economic Development

Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that three economic stakeholders from Abitibi have been awarded funding to develop and modernize airport infrastructure, enhance the regional tourism offering, and support the productivity and expansion of enterprises in … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, for Official Languages and for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Jacques Gourde (Lotbinière-Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, Que.) announced funding for five projects being carried out by municipalities and organizations in the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Pontiac. These projects have to do with the renovation and modernization of community … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, for Official Languages and for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Jacques Gourde (Lotbinière-Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, Que.) announced that two Outaouais firms have been awarded financial support to increase their commercialization activities. This assistance is being provided in the form of two repayable contributions totalling $462,500 through CED’s Quebec … Read more

Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced funding for the Festival d’ete de Quebec. The assistance from Canada Economic Development, granted for the Festival’s 2015 and 2016 editions, has been awarded in the form of a $1,260,000 non-repayable contribution through the Quebec Economic Development Program. This funding will go to supporting the promotion and commercialization of … Read more

Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced $300,000 in funding for Microbrasserie du Lac-Saint-Jean has been granted financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of strategic equipment and for the refurbishment of its facilities. The full release is … Read more

Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that Atelier MD has been granted financial assistance to increase its productivity. This funding has been awarded in the form of a $52,500 repayable financial contribution through CED’s Quebec Economic … Read more

Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced $43,975 in funding for PranaSens Inc. to help increase its productivity. Call 514-496-1282. On behalf of Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for … Read more

Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that Merinov has been granted financial assistance that will allow the organization to pursue and intensify its technology transfer and applied research activities with businesses operating in the fisheries, aquaculture, … Read more

Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that Grand Prix cycliste de La Matapedia has been granted funding to support its commercialization strategy on markets outside Quebec. This assistance has been awarded in the form of a … Read more

Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) and Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.) announced funding for the FrancoFolies de Montreal. $600,000 will be provided through the Quebec Economic Development Program, while Canadian Heritage is contributing $175,000. The … Read more