Canada supports 26th edition of Montréal en Lumière

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Quebec – Supporting festivals and cultural events contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Patricia Lattanzio, Member of Parliament for Saint‍-‍Léonard‒Saint‍-‍Michel, today announced, on behalf of Pascale St‍-‍Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, renewed Government of Canada funding for Montréal en Lumière with a non‍‑‍repayable contribution of $375,000 for the year 2025. Montréal en Lumière …

PacifiCan announces over $4.8m to attract more visitors to BC

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Vancouver- British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and outdoor recreation experiences that bring the world to our doorstep. Tourism is important to Canada’s economy and creates good jobs in communities, from major city centres to rural and remote areas, to Indigenous communities. Across British Columbia, tourism business owners, operators, and entrepreneurs have ambitious plans and PacifiCan is here …

Canada helps 5 creative firms in Atlantic Canada succeed on world stage

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HALIFAX – The Government of Canada is committed to helping Canadian creative companies and organizations enhance their visibility and increase their export profits in global markets. This benefits Canada’s creative professionals and our economy. Tim Louis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced a $161,000 investment in five creative industry companies in the Atlantic region for export-development projects. …

Canada investment boosts tourism across southern Ontario

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London – From lively cityscapes to picturesque small towns, southern Ontario is a year-round destination for travellers. Visitors come to experience the energy of world-famous festivals, explore fascinating museums and galleries, and indulge in a culinary scene that delights every palate. Tourism is more than unforgettable adventures  it is a powerful driver of local jobs and economic growth, bringing communities …

Canada supports Montréal’s Compagnie Théâtre Créole

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MONTRÉAL – Arts and culture inspire us and bring us together. They make our communities more vibrant and provide artists and organizations with a platform to express their diverse realities in creative and meaningful ways. During Black History Month, it is especially important to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black Canadian artists, storytellers, and cultural leaders who enrich our shared …

Boosting Saskatchewan tourism experiences

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Saskatchewan – Tourism is an important and growing part of the Saskatchewan economy. Statistics Canada reports a strong increase in travel spending in Saskatchewan, generating $2.85 billion in 2023. Tourism operators and communities across Saskatchewan are eager to offer a variety of recreational opportunities to new and returning visitors to experience distinct natural landscapes and cultural attractions. The Government of …

Over $5M from Government of Canada to diversify Laurentides economy

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Quebec – Supporting organizations and businesses so they can seize economic development and diversification opportunities that are promising for the future contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. Annie Koutrakis, Member of Parliament for Vimy and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, announced a total of $5,047,500 in contributions to support four Laurentides organizations in their …

Canada invests in impact businesses with support for La Ruche

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Quebec – Supporting sustainable, inclusive growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Pascale St‍-‍Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, announced a non‍-‍repayable contribution of $570,000 for La Ruche solution de financement. This CED funding over two years (2024‍-‍2026) will enable the organization to assist impact entrepreneurship projects by creating a matching fund called …

Canada funds acquisition of automated production equipment

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La Patrie – Supporting manufacturing businesses contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton‒Stanstead, today announced, on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St‍-‍Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a repayable contribution of $300,000 for Unik Parquet Inc. This CED support will enable the SME to improve its productivity and production capacity. For over 30 years, …

Canada invests over $2.3M in 2 Gatineau organizations

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Quebec – Supporting businesses and organizations so they can seize economic development and diversification opportunities that are promising for the future contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. Steven MacKinnon, Member of Parliament for Gatineau, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, today announced, on behalf of Pascale St‍-‍Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister …