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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Montréal – The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is one of the largest social programs in Canadian history and, once fully implemented, will provide dental care for up to 9 million eligible Canadians. As of today, more than 2.1 million Canadians have already been approved under the Plan and almost 250,000 members have received care under the CDCP. The Government is taking action to make it easier …
MONTRÉAL – The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal returns again this summer, with 10 days of must-see, often free concerts on the streets and stages of the Quartier des spectacles in Montréal. It features performances by some of the biggest names in jazz that are sure to delight music fans. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister …
CED announces renewed agreements with SADCs, CAEs, Réseau des SADC et CAE and Capital Réseau. Rivière-du-Loup – The 57 Sociétés d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC), the 10 Centres d’aide aux entreprises (CAE), the Réseau des SADC et des CAE, and Capital Réseau play a key role in economic development in Quebec’s rural communities. Supporting regional economic diversification is a priority of the Government of Canada; as a result, these organizations will benefit from a total of …
MONTRÉAL – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced the Government of Canada’s commitment to support a unique edition of “ComediHa! salue Montréal!” taking place from July 18 to 28, 2024, in the Quartier des spectacles. Montréal is …
Oshawa – Canadian tourism organizations and attractions play a crucial role in showcasing our country’s unique history, geography, culture and experiences. By attracting domestic and international travelers, these destinations also contribute to good local jobs and economic growth in communities. Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced an …
Quebec – Hurricane Fiona caused significant damage across Atlantic Canada and in eastern Quebec. That is why the Government of Canada implemented, in 2022, the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF), a $300 million initiative to support local communities and businesses affected by the storm and to boost efforts towards long-term recovery. In Quebec, the Fund has been coordinated by CED which, thanks to …
