Press Release Department: Federal - Canada Economic Development

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that four Bas-Saint-Laurent organizations have been granted financial assistance for recreational infrastructure improvement projects. This assistance, granted in the form of four non-repayable contributions totalling $383,326, has been awarded through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The organizations receiving this financial assistance from the Government of Canada are the … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that the Township of Ham-Nord and the Comite recreatif N.D.H. Inc. have each been granted financial assistance to renovate two community centres in the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Arthabaska. This assistance, granted in the form of two non-repayable contributions totalling $46,539, has been awarded through the … Read more

On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) announced that one organization and two municipalities in the Chaudiere-Appalaches region have been granted financial assistance for recreational infrastructure improvements. The organization and municipalities receiving this financial assistance from the Government of Canada are L'OEuvre des terrains de jeux de Saint-Flavien, … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that the Quebec Biotechnology Innovation Centre (QBIC) has been granted funding that will enable it to improve its service offering and stimulate the development of emerging enterprises in the life sciences and health technology sector. The funding from Canada Economic Development will enable the organization to modernize … Read more

Acting on behalf of Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) announced that the Parish Municipality of Saint-Jules has been granted financial assistance for improvements to its community centre. This assistance, granted in the form of a $76,063 non-repayable contribution, has been awarded through … Read more

On behalf of Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) reaffirmed the Government of Canada's support for the 36th Festival de Lanaudiere. An acclaimed classical music event, the Festival de Lanaudiere-which runs from July 13 to Aug. 11, 2013-will offer symphonic, choral, and chamber music to an … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that Aeroport d'Alma has been granted financial assistance to build the infrastructure needed to group all of the activities of the Unmanned Aerial System Center of Excellence under one roof. This assistance, granted in the form of a $2.5 million non-repayable financial contribution, has been awarded through Canada … Read more

Acting on behalf of Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) announced that Ebenisterie Beaubois Ltd has been granted financial assistance to improve its performance. Specializing in high-end architectural millwork, Ebenisterie Beaubois Ltd has worked on many prestigious construction projects, including courthouses, hotels, casinos, … Read more

On behalf of Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) announced that the Corporation de developpement communautaire des Appalaches, region de Thetford, has been granted financial assistance for the renovation of Centre communautaire Marie-Agnes-Desrosiers. The project involves repairing the roof and ventilation, heating and electrical systems and renovating the … Read more

Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) announced on behalf of Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), that the Nelson Council Knights of Columbus have been granted financial assistance to modernize and enhance the accessibility of their community hall in Lyster, Que. The Nelson Council Knights of Columbus project involves expanding the existing building, adding … Read more