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 the Federation des chambres de commerce du Quebec (FCCQ) has been granted financial assistance to develop two web-based transaction platforms for Quebec small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded … 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 the firm Fireflex Systems Inc. has been granted financial assistance to develop a test-bed for its integrated fire protection systems. Established in Boisbriand in the Laurentians, since 1991, … Read more

On behalf of 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.), Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) announced that the firm Deloupe Inc. has been granted financial assistance for the acquisition of 3D … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that Centre d'aide technologique aux entreprises de la Cote-Nord (CATE Cote-Nord) has been granted financial assistance for the pursuit of its mission. Since 2001, CATE Cote-Nord has been providing assistance to Cote-Nord businesses in the areas of innovation and research and development. Over the years, the organization … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that the Digital Imagery Research and Development Centre (CDRIN) has been granted financial assistance for the acquisition of high-technology equipment. Inaugurated in 2011, the CDRIN is dedicated to conducting collaborative research and helping enterprises develop products and processes in the field of digital imagery and motion capture. … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) participated in the official opening of the Saint-Prime Marina, Que. Last January, the non-profit Marina was granted financial assistance to upgrade and expand its facilities. The Saint-Prime Marina project involved the replacement of the 52 docks and the addition of 28 boat moorings. The Marina also replaced the … Read more

On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Claude Carignan announced that Centre Sportif Saint-Lin-Laurentides Inc. has been granted financial assistance for the expansion and upgrade of its community centre, Salle l'Opale. The full release is available online. Call 514-283-8818. Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced financial assistance for the modernization of the skating rink in the municipality of Saint-Onesime-d'Ixworth. The project involves upgrading the municipality's outdoor skating rink so that it can be converted to serve for other sports activities during the summer months. The work involves resurfacing the rink, installing recycled … Read more

Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) and Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced funding from the Government of Canada to the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. The Festival International de Jazz de Montreal features hundreds of concerts, two-thirds of them free shows performed at outdoor venues. The full release is available … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) took part in the official inauguration of the span of the Veloroute des Bleuets running between the municipalities of Desbiens and Chambord. This is the last of seven sections of the Veloroute to be rehabilitated since 2008 by the Maria-Chapdelaine and Domaine-du-Roy regional county municipalities (RCMs) thanks to … Read more