Canada News Centre2026-09-02T09:59:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/09/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-visit-laval-manufacturing-business-affected-by-tariffs.html

Media representatives are invited to join the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, during a visit to a Laval manufacturing business affected by U.S. tariffs.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-09-02T09:59:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-innovative-businesses-with-support-for-la-ruche.html

Québec organization receives $700,000 in funding from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-26T14:37:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/tariff-response-sme-gilbert-products-receives-3m-in-repayable-assistance-from-government-of-canada-to-boost-its-competitiveness.html

CED will enable Roberval manufacturer to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T14:52:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-productivity-at-aliar-fabrication--structures.html

Saint-Ambroise business receives $600,000 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T12:30:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-moteurs-electriques-lavals-growth.html

CED provides $1,175,000 in financial assistance to Quebec business with workshop in Saguenay.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T12:15:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-hydreps-growth.html

Saguenay business receives $800,750 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-21T12:00:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/cancellation--carlos-leitao-tours-saguenaylac-saint-jean-region.html

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the activities scheduled on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-20T16:58:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/cancellation--rachel-bendayan-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-roberval-manufacturing-business.html

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the press conference scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-20T09:09:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/cancellation--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saguenay-manufacturing-business.html

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the press conference scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-19T16:17:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-tours-saguenaylac-saint-jean-region.html

Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will visit the Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean region on August 20[HS1.1][CS1.2] and 21, 2026.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-19T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--rachel-bendayan-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-roberval-manufacturing-business.html

The Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Roberval manufacturing business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-19T08:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saguenay-manufacturing-business.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Saguenay manufacturing business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-18T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-over-25-million-in-quality-inn--suites-val-dor.html

Hotel establishment owned by a Cree investment company receives $2,565,147 in financial support from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-17T10:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-close-to-2m-in-quantum-sector-with-support-for-femtum.html

CED provides $1,950,000 in financial assistance to Québec technology business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-14T10:43:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-ideal-cans-expansion.html

The largest food can manufacturer in Canada receives $1.5M in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-14T08:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-mandy-gull-masty-to-visit-val-dor-sme.html

The Honourable Mandy Gull‍-‍Masty, Member of Parliament for Abitibi–Baie‍-‍James–Nunavik–Eeyou and Minister of Indigenous Services, will announce Government of Canada financial support to improve and modernize the tourism offering of a Val‍-‍d’Or SME.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-14T07:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-saint-guillaume-businesss-productivity.html

Agrilait receives $2.5M in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-13T09:28:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-quebec-business.html

Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Québec technology business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-12T14:28:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saintapollinaire-sme.html

Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Saint-Apollinaire manufacturing business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-12T13:58:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-osm-atlantics-growth.html

Business specializing in industrial machining receives a total of $700,000 in financial assistance from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-12T13:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--carlos-leitao-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saintguillaume-manufacturing-business.html

Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of a Saint-Guillaume manufacturing business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-11T13:58:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/08/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-iles-de-la-madeleine-business.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada funding to support the growth of an innovative Îles-de-la-Madeleine business.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-08-10T13:22:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/quebec-and-ottawa-provide-over-900000-to-modernize-port-de-havre-saint-pierres-portail-pelagie-cormier.html

The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are announcing a total of $910,309 in investments in the Port de Havre-Saint-Pierre to modernize and optimize the Portail Pélagie-Cormier, a key reception pavilion for tourism and economic development in Minganie. The total project cost sits at over $1.6 million.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-16T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/simard-suspensions-pursues-growth-with-help-from-quebec-and-canadian-governments.html

The Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), the Honourable Mélanie Joly; the Minister for Regional Economic Development, Eric Girard; the Minister of Employment and Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region, Jean François Simard; the Member for Charlevoix–Côte-de-Beaupré and Minister Responsible for Sports, Recreation and the Outdoors, Kariane Bourassa; and Investissement Québec announce financial support for Simard Suspensions to boost its growth and stimulate its capacity to produce suspension and steering systems for heavy trucks.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-16T10:29:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/artificial-intelligence-government-of-canada-investments-to-propel-quebec-businesses-forward.html

CED supports 63 projects leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for innovation and development.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-15T12:29:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/backgrounder-government-of-canada-supports-quebec-organizations-leveraging-artificial-intelligence.html

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on July 15, 2026, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient organizations.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-15T12:28:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-evan-solomon-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-quebec-organizations-leveraging-artificial-intelligence.html

In a climate of accelerated digital transformation and increase competition, artificial intelligence constitutes a key lever to boost innovation, productivity and growth among Canadian businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-13T11:44:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/minister-joly-announces-agreement-with-government-of-quebec-for-98m-investment-by-government-of-canada-to-modernize-local-infrastructure.html

Federal investments totalling more than $217 million will be made to support high-impact community infrastructure projects across the province.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-10T10:29:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/temisko-continues-to-grow-with-help-from-governments-of-quebec-and-canada.html

The Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), the Honorable Mélanie Joly; the Member for Rouyn-Noranda–Témiscamingue and Minister for the Economy and Small and Medium Enterprises, Daniel Bernard; the Member for Abitibi-Ouest and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for the Regions of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Suzanne Blais; and Investissement Québec are announcing financial support for Témisko. Located in Notre-Dame-du-Nord, in Abitibi Témiscamingue, this business specializes in the manufacture of custom-built semi-trailers for the industrial and commercial sectors.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-09T17:02:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-conclusion-of-agreement-between-governments-of-canada-and-quebec-on-modernisation-of-l.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will announce the conclusion of an agreement between the governments of Canada and Quebec in the presence of Eric Girard, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for Infrastructure; Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour and Minister Responsible for Canadian Relations; Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure; and Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga–Rosemont-Est.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-09T16:14:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/governments-of-canada-and-quebec-invest-in-relocation-and-expansion-of-maison-theatre-to-help-revitalize-montreals-east-end.html

The Maison Théâtre will move into a new, modern, accessible, inclusive building to better serve young audiences, artists, and the community, thanks to a $43.5 million investment from the Government of Quebec, the Government of Canada, and the City of Montreal.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-06T12:13:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/07/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-melanie-joly-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-a-montreal-cultural-institution-dedicated-to-the-perf.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, accompanied by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Member of Parliament for Laurier–Sainte-Marie, will announce financial support from the Government of Canada for a Montréal cultural institution dedicated to the performing arts.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-07-03T07:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/invitation-to-media--marie-gabrielle-menard-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-a-business-in-montreals-east-end-to-boost-quebecs-industr.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments aimed at boosting industrial capacity and innovation in the biofood sector, which play a key role in the country’s economy and food sovereignty.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-29T07:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/invitation-to-media--greg-fergus-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-gatineau-business-to-boost-quebecs-industrial-capacity-in-the-biofoo.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments aimed at boosting industrial capacity and innovation in the biofood sector, which play a key role in the country’s economy and food sovereignty.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-29T06:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-invests-close-to-34m-in-quebecs-biofood-sector.html

CED supports over 50 projects to modernize food processing, strengthen national supply chains and boost growth among businesses.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-25T08:59:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/backgrounder-government-of-canada-supports-quebecs-food-processing-industry.html

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on June 25, 2026, on CED’s financial assistance and the recipient organizations.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-25T08:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/invitation-to-media--marianne-dandurand-and-elisabeth-briere-to-highlight-government-of-canada-support-for-two-sherbrooke-businesses-to-boost-quebe.html

The media are invited to a press activity on Government of Canada investments aimed at boosting industrial capacity and innovation in the biofood sector, which play a key role in the country’s economy and food sovereignty.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-23T14:58:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/06/invitation-to-media--the-honourable-joel-lightbound-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-over-50-businesses-in-quebecs-biofood-sector.html

In a climate marked by trade pressures, supply chain disruptions and increased competition, the Government of Canada is taking action by supporting businesses in the biofood sector that play a key role in Canada’s economy and food sovereignty.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-06-22T14:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-over-20m-in-government-of-canada-support-for-aluminum-processors-to-increase-their-resilience-in-uncertain-economic-climate.html

Across Quebec, 27 organizations in aluminum sector affected by U.S. tariffs have received CED funding under Regional Tariff Response Initiative.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-21T15:14:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-close-to-7m-to-help-saguenaylac-saint-jean-smes-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable seven organizations affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-21T09:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-close-to-850000-to-help-centre-du-quebec-smes-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable Fonderie Lemoltech and Protomach GML, two manufacturing businesses affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum, to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-21T08:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-over-2m-to-help-lanaudiere-smes-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable five manufacturing SMEs affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-20T13:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-over-17m-to-help-quebec-smes-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable Amec Corporation and Les Bâtiments Unico, two manufacturing businesses affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum, to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-20T09:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-close-to-850000-to-help-monteregie-smes-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable Corflex Partitions and DOORspec Solutions, two manufacturing businesses affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum, to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-19T13:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-over-950000-in-apex-precision-to-help-it-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable aerospace business affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-19T13:28:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/invitation-to-media--member-of-parliament-steeve-lavoie-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-two-quebec-businesses-affected-by-tariff-situa.html

The Government of Canada is taking action by supporting businesses as they diversify their markets in order to reduce risk, strengthen their economic resilience and consolidate their competitiveness to help them face tariff pressures.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-19T07:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/invitation-to-media--tatiana-auguste-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-five-lanaudiere-businesses-affected-by-tariff-situation.html

The Government of Canada is taking action by supporting businesses as they diversify their markets in order to reduce risk, strengthen their economic resilience and consolidate their competitiveness to help them face tariff pressures.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-19T07:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/invitation-to-media--jacques-ramsay-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-two-monteregie-businesses-affected-by-tariff-situation.html

The Government of Canada is taking action by supporting businesses as they diversify their markets in order to reduce risk, strengthen their economic resilience and consolidate their competitiveness to help them face tariff pressures.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-15T14:29:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/invitation-to-media--peter-schiefke-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-saint-lazare-business-affected-by-tariff-situation.html

The Government of Canada is taking action by supporting businesses as they diversify their markets in order to reduce risk, strengthen their economic resilience and consolidate their competitiveness to help them face tariff pressures.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-15T13:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2026/05/tariff-response-government-of-canada-invests-over-450000-in-multi-online-distribution-to-help-it-face-current-challenges.html

CED will enable the aluminum industry business affected by U.S. tariffs to remain competitive in uncertain and changing market conditions.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2026-05-14T12:28:00-04:00