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 …
Waterville business receives $500,000 in financial assistance from CED. Waterville – Supporting business growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, today announced a repayable contribution of $500,000 for Les Pliages Apaulo Inc. This CED assistance will enable the …
Ottawa – Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, made the following statement to mark National Tourism Week 2024: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I want to wish all Canadians a happy National Tourism Week! Canada is a tourism superpower. We have majestic mountains, …
CED is accepting funding applications under the Tourism Growth Program. Gatineau – Tourism is essential to the Quebec and Canadian economy and its long-term prosperity. It helps diversify regional economies and generate significant economic spin-offs across the country, including in Indigenous communities. That is why the Government of Canada has developed the Tourism Growth Program (TGP), a temporary national program …
Saguenay – The governments of Canada and Quebec are granting a total of over $1.6 million in financial support to the Aluminium Valley Society to develop and implement a digital marketing strategy among 95 businesses. Twenty of these businesses will be mentored through the full digital marketing process, while the other 75 will gain in visibility by joining Alliance Métal Québec’s …
Announcement reflects progress on, and ongoing commitment to, Indigenous tourism in Canada St. John’s – Indigenous tourism helps advance reconciliation while creating jobs in communities nationwide. That’s why supporting its growth, in close partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, is one of the Government of Canada’s top priorities. Most significantly, the government is working with the Indigenous Tourism Association …
Québec – Since 1954, the Québec Winter Carnival has been Québec’s flagship winter tourism event and is forever renewing itself with cultural, sports, and social activities that draw thousands of visitors from home and outside the province. Its attractiveness and economic spin‑offs are unequivocal. That is why the Government of Canada has been supporting this emblem of Quebec for 25 years now. The Minister of Tourism and …
Quebec – Supporting diversification and growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, today announced a non‑repayable contribution of $403,018 to the Municipalité régionale de comté (MRC) de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé. This CED assistance focuses in particular on the completion of a study to document the impacts …
