Over $2.7M to help Jambette boost its production capacity

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Lévis – The governments of Canada and Quebec are providing over $2.7 million in funding for Jambette Playground Equipment (Jambette) to support the expansion and upgrading of the business’s production processes. Valued at over $16.5 million, the project has enabled the construction of a new plant in Lévis and the acquisition of modern equipment that boosts productivity. The announcement was made …

Supporting tourism development in Laval

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Quebec – The tourism industry is essential to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, accompanied by her parliamentary secretary and the Member of Parliament for Vimy, Annie Koutrakis, announced a non-repayable contribution of $520,000 for Tourisme Laval. This CED support will enable the organization to guide …

Reducing rubber industry’s environmental, health impact

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Sherbrooke – Supporting productivity and environmental performance contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism …

Feds invest in 2 Micmac communities in Gaspésie

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Gaspé – Helping communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities and implement community infrastructure projects contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions and fosters economic reconciliation. That is why Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, along with tDiane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, today announced three non-repayable financial contributions totalling …

Funding offered to Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs

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Montréal – The full and meaningful participation of all Quebec regions in inclusive, sustainable growth is important for our economy. Since they do not all have the same assets or challenges, this must be taken into account in supporting their economic development. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, today announced the launch by CED of a new funding approach …

Investing in innovation with support for Mont-Mégantic Observatory

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Quebec – Supporting innovation and growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a two‑year extension of the agreement between CED, the Université de Montréal and the Mont‑Mégantic Observatory (OMM) and an additional non-repayable contribution of …

ComediHa! hello Montréal comedy festival

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Montréal – The Quartier des spectacles de Montréal welcomes the ComediHa! comedy festival this summer for its 25th anniversary. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), along with the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, are unveiling the funding the Government of Canada has granted to the Festival International du Rire ComediHa! to …

Canada supports Fierté Montréal in promoting its annual festival

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Montréal – Supporting a more inclusive, sustainable, competitive economy contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, announced a non‑repayable contribution of $113,750 for Fierté Montréal. This CED support enabled the organization to develop and implement an international marketing strategy to promote the 2024 edition of Festival …

Funds given to expand Honda Celebration of Light

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 Vancouver – The Government of Canada committed $108 million of federal funding for the Tourism Growth Program to help grow Canada’s vibrant tourism sector and attract more visitors to our beautiful country. British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and unique arts and cultural experiences that bring the world to our doorstep, and British Columbia’s tourism operators have ambitious …

Canada invests in innovation with support for DigiHub Shawinigan

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Quebec – Supporting innovation and growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,  announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a non‑repayable contribution of $473,600 for DigiHub Shawinigan (La Station du numérique). This CED support is enabling the organization to acquire significant computational power, strengthening its technological convergence hub. The aim of this hub is to propel businesses forward …