Canada News Centre2026-09-03T15:50:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/09/canada-advances-international-collaboration-at-the-g20-innovation-ministerial.html

Canada advances international collaboration at the G20 Innovation Ministerial

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T15:44:22-04:00https://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/research-chairs/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-announces-results-for-intake-1-of-the-eddie-goldenberg-research-chairs-of-canada-and-canada-impact-emerging-leaders.html

Over $541 million in funding supports a generational investment to attract world-leading researchers to Canada

Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat2026-08-27T13:02:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-joly-announces-over-99-million-investment-in-canadas-life-sciences-sector.html

Minister Joly announces over $99 million investment in Canada’s life sciences sector

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-27T12:53:52-04:00https://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/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-joly-to-announce-new-eddie-goldenberg-research-chairs-of-canada-and-investments-to-recruit-top-researchers-and-strengthen-british-columbia.html

Minister Joly to announce new Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada and investments to recruit top researchers and strengthen British Columbia’s life sciences sector

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-26T14:14:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-joly-announces-major-investment-in-the-canadian-agri-food-automation-and-intelligence-network-to-strengthen-canadas-agri-food-sector.html

Minister Joly announces major investment in the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network to strengthen Canada’s agri-food sector

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-26T07:50:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-joly-and-parliamentary-secretary-corey-hogan-to-announce-investment-in-canadian-agri-food-automation-and-intelligence-network.html

Minister Joly and Parliamentary Secretary Corey Hogan to announce investment in Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-25T14:52:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-the-mutek-festival.html

The Government of Canada financially supports the MUTEK Festival

Canadian Heritage2026-08-25T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/ministers-champagne-joly-hajdu-and-solomon-to-announce-canadian-response-to-us-tariffs.html

The Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, the Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, and the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, the Honourable Evan Solomon, will visit a local business and hold a joint press conference to announce new measures to protect and support Canadian workers and businesses during these challenging times.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-24T18:55:24-04:00https://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--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/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-valdez-announces-more-federal-procurement-opportunities-for-canadian-small-businesses.html

Small businesses are the backbone of Canada’s economy, driving innovation, creating good jobs and strengthening communities across the country.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-13T10:20:21-04:00https://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/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-hanon-systems-to-strengthen-canadas-ev-manufacturing-sector.html

Project will see the construction of the first electric compressor plant in Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-06T09:00:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-joly-highlights-results-of-the-sixth-annual-corporations-canada-diversity-disclosure-report.html

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, made the following statement

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-05T08:30:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-renames-canada-impact-research-chairs-program-in-honour-of-eddie-goldenberg.html

New name recognizes Mr. Goldenberg’s decades of leadership in advancing Canadian research and innovation

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-31T10:20:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-70-million-to-strengthen-the-ev-battery-supply-chain-in-quebec.html

$761 million project by Volta Energy Solutions to upgrade and expand its operations in Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-30T10:43:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-50-million-federal-investment-in-natural-products-canada-to-strengthen-canadas-agri-food-sector.html

Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, on behalf of Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, joined by Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced a $50 million investment, through the Strategic Response Fund, in Natural Products Canada’s (NPC) $94.8 million project to strengthen Canada’s agri-food sector.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-28T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-macdonald-to-announce-investment-to-support-canadian-agri-food-businesses.html

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce an investment through the Strategic Response Fund to support a Natural Products Canada project that will help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises in the agri-food sector overcome financial barriers and accelerate business growth.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-27T11:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/07/statement-from-the-minister-of-health-and-the-minister-of-industry-on-advancing-canadas-pharmaceutical-and-life-sciences-sector.html

The Task Force brought together senior leaders and experts from the pharmaceutical sector to explore innovative, made-in-Canada solutions. These productive discussions and engagements have deepened our collective understanding of how health, innovation and regulations are interconnected and work together to support better health outcomes and a growing economy.

Health Canada2026-07-24T11:30:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-advances-the-canadian-aerospace-industry-at-the-farnborough-international-airshow-in-the-united-kingdom.html

Minister Joly advances the Canadian aerospace industry at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-23T10:13:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-to-participate-in-discussion-on-canadas-industrial-strategy-and-hold-media-teleconference-during-visit-to-the-united-kingdom.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in a hybrid discussion on Canada’s industrial strategy and middle-power diplomacy while in London. She will hold a media callback afterward.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-21T11:13:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-announces-engagement-with-pratt--whitney-canada-to-strengthen-canadas-aerospace-sector.html

Minister Joly announces engagement with Pratt & Whitney Canada to strengthen Canada’s aerospace sector

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-21T08:35:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/parliamentary-secretary-to-the-minister-of-industry-to-participate-in-panel-discussion-at-pacific-northwest-economic-region-annual-summit.html

Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, will participate in a panel discussion at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Annual Summit.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-20T15:42:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-to-announce-plans-to-strengthen-canadas-aerospace-sector.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce that the Government of Canada is engaging with Pratt & Whitney Canada to strengthen Canada’s aerospace sector.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-20T11:18:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/canadas-delegation-at-the-farnborough-international-airshow-to-advance-canadas-aerospace-industry-boost-competitiveness-and-strengthen-the-economy.html

Canada’s delegation at the Farnborough International Airshow to advance Canada’s aerospace industry, boost competitiveness and strengthen the economy

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-19T09:15:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/ministers-joly-mackinnon-and-mcguinty-and-secretary-of-state-fuhr-to-deliver-remarks-and-hold-media-availability-at-official-opening-of-canada-pavi.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions; the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), will deliver remarks at the official opening of the Canada Pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom. Doug Guzman, Chief Executive Officer of the Defence Investment Agency, will also be in attendance for media inquiries.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-17T17:46:12-04:00https://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/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-announces-federal-investments-backing-canadian-mining-innovations-to-strengthen-critical-minerals-supply-chains-and-improve-mine-rest.html

Projects will help advance precision mining and AI-powered ecological restoration technologies

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-09T13:30:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-to-make-critical-a-minerals-announcement-in-sudbury.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will make an announcement related to digital technologies and critical minerals with DIGITAL, one of Canada’s Global Innovation Clusters .

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-08T13:00:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-30-million-to-launch-fifth-phase-of-cancode-program-to-offer-new-training-opportunities-for-youth-and-teachers.html

More than 1.1 million students and teachers will gain AI knowledge and learn coding skills

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-07T14:38:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/parliamentary-secretary-menard-highlights-launch-of-new-small-business-procurement-program-measures-to-modernize-federal-contracting-and-boost-acce.html

Small businesses are the backbone of Canada’s economy, driving innovation, creating good jobs and strengthening communities across the country.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-07T12:05:44-04:00https://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/public-services-procurement/news/2026/07/public-services-and-procurement-canada-launches-new-small-business-procurement-program-measures-to-modernize-federal-contracting-and-boost-access-f.html

Reducing barriers, simplifying processes and increasing access to opportunities under the Buy Canadian Policy

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-07-06T09:44:13-04:00https://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/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-announces-significant-federal-investment-in-adf-group-incs-project-to-strengthen-canadas-domestic-steel-production.html

ADF is upgrading its facilities in Terrebonne and Métabetchouan to help meet the growing demand for heavy steel structures

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-02T11:42:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-joly-to-announce-investment-to-adf-group.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce a Strategic Response Fund investment in ADF Group Inc. The announcement will be made in the presence of Bernard Drainville, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-30T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/canada-and-germany-strengthen-industrial-partnership-to-build-resilient-semiconductor-supply-chains.html

Deepened cooperation will support resilient supply chains and the technologies that power innovation, economic growth and artificial intelligence

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-30T09:07:50-04:00https://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/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/canada-and-germany-to-strengthen-collaboration-on-semiconductors.html

Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, and Stefan Rouenhoff, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of Germany, will announce deeper cooperation on shared priorities in the semiconductor sector.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-26T16:39:53-04:00https://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/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-launched-the-strategic-response-fund-call-for-proposals-to-support-domestic-food-security-and-strengthen-canadian-industry.html

With global supply chain disruptions and rising food costs posing risks to Canadian families, the Government of Canada is taking concrete action to help give Canadians access to affordable and healthy food.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-22T10:28:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-joly-to-hold-teleconference-during-visit-to-japan-following-engagements-in-china.html

Minister Joly to hold teleconference during visit to Japan, following engagements in China

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-18T15:04:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2026/06/top-research-communicators-named-at-2026-sshrc-storytellers-challenge.html

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) today announced the winners of the 2026 Storytellers Challenge, during a special showcase at the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) conference.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2026-06-16T15:01:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-joly-to-travel-to-china-and-japan-to-advance-canadian-interests-abroad.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, will travel to China and Japan from June 14 to 23, 2026, to advance Canadian priorities and promote economic growth.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-15T09:02:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-joly-reinforces-strategic-ties-with-european-commission-at-conference-of-montreal.html

In a more dangerous and divided world, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-11T15:31:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-joly-reinforces-strategic-ties-with-france-at-conference-of-montreal.html

In a more dangerous and divided world, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-11T15:02:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-joly-announces-a-75-million-investment-in-canadian-blood-services-and-canadian-armed-forces-partnership.html

Investing in Canada’s health and defence emergency readiness to keep Canadians safe at home and abroad

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-11T09:00:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-joly-to-participate-in-a-fireside-chat-at-eurasia-groups-2026-canadaus-summit.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will take part in a fireside chat at the Eurasia Group’s Canada–U.S. Summit.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-10T15:32:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-joly-to-join-apotex-for-tmx-bell-ringing-ceremony-and-deliver-remarks-on-the-life-sciences-sector.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in the TMX bell-ringing ceremony and deliver remarks on Canada’s life sciences sector and the key role pharma plays in building a strong economy.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-10T08:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-joly-to-deliver-remarks-and-hold-discussions-with-her-european-counterparts-at-conference-of-montreal.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will deliver remarks at the Conference of Montreal and participate in various discussions throughout the conference.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-05T07:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/canada-to-extend-steel-and-aluminum-tariff-measures-to-support-workers-and-businesses.html

Today, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced the government will be extending key steel and aluminum tariff measures for one year.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-03T16:07:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-officials-to-hold-a-media-technical-briefing-regarding-canadas-national-artificial-intelligence-strategy.html

Officials from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and other government departments will hold a technical briefing for the media regarding Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-06-03T15:07:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-joly-announces-100-million-investment-to-transform-canadas-aluminum-sector.html

Investment will protect jobs, help Canada’s aluminum sector remain competitive and advance the world’s greenest aluminum with ELYSISTM low carbon technology

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-29T11:09:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-launches-engagement-on-expanding-the-geographical-indications-regime-under-the-trademarks-act.html

Broader protections for Canadian traditional products could support economic growth, promote trade diversification and protect Indigenous intellectual property

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-28T10:32:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-joly-to-announce-investment-in-canadian-aluminum-with-rio-tinto-alcan.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce a Strategic Response Fund investment in the aluminum industry. The announcement will be made alongside representatives of the Quebec government.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-28T10:30:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-joly-to-deliver-keynote-at-cansec.html

Minister Joly to deliver keynote at CANSEC

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-26T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-joly-announces-major-federal-investment-of-762-million-in-tenariss-project-to-modernize-and-diversify-its-steel-production.html

Modernization of Tenaris Sault Ste. Marie facility will expand domestic capacity for critical oil and gas materials

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-22T12:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-joly-to-announce-a-strategic-response-fund-investment-to-advance-tenariss-steel-production-capabilities.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce a Strategic Response Fund investment in Tenaris.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-21T15:30:04-04:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/governments-of-canada-and-nunavut-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce0.html

Governments of Canada and Nunavut partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-21T09:58:09-04:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/governments-of-canada-and-nunavut-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Dr. Gwen Healey Akearok, Nunavut’s Minister of Family Services, will be in Iqaluit to announce funding to support workers and employers in tariff-affected sectors.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-20T09:34:30-04:00https://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/research-chairs/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-announces-co-chairs-of-the-multidisciplinary-selection-committee-for-the-canada-impact-research-chairs-competition.html

Government of Canada announces co-chairs of the Multidisciplinary Selection Committee for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs competition

Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat2026-05-19T13:07:52-04:00https://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/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-joly-to-deliver-remarks-in-yellowknife.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will deliver remarks on the Defence Industrial Strategy at the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-05-15T16:29:31-04:00https://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 Regions2026-05-15T14:29:00-04:00