Regional information
Our regions
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
A region focused on forestry and mining, goods and services, tourism and agri-food
Bas-Saint-Laurent
A region rich in manufacturing companies and recognized for its maritime services and tourism
Centre-du-Québec
A territory whose economy is primarily based on the manufacturing sector alongside well-developed agricultural and forestry sectors
Chaudière-Appalaches
A rural region with several major regional hubs and a large pool of SMEs from more traditional sectors
Côte-Nord
A territory whose economy is based on large mining corporations alongside the forestry, bio-food and tourism industries
Estrie
A region whose economy is based on a diversified manufacturing sector and innovative agri-food, forestry and tourism businesses
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
A territory recognized for sustainable fishing and tourism, but where there are also SMEs in the wind energy sector
Lanaudière
A region that combines commercial and industrial development as well as the processing of forest products and the tourism industry
Laurentides
A diverse region with SMEs in the manufacturing of various products, in aerospace, as well as forestry and tourism businesses
Laval
A region with a well-developed commercial sector, an active manufacturing industry, ICT, agri-food, metal products, etc.
Mauricie
A region known for its industrial sector, but whose economy is increasingly based on innovative SMEs
Montérégie
A region with a highly diversified economy based on a well-developed commercial sector, including many seasoned exporters active in a variety of markets.
Montréal
Montréal is based on a diversified economy and boasts numerous educational and research institutions as well as international organizations
Nord-du-Québec
A region that relies on forestry and mining and where tourism and agri-food stand out
Outaouais
A region whose economy is mainly based on the tertiary sector, tourism, agrifood and public administration
Québec
An urban hub with many institutions of higher learning and knowledge, a dominant tertiary ICT sector and a major tourism sector
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
A region whose economy is mainly based on the wood, aluminium, agri-food and tourism industries
Intervention Strategies
Economically Vulnerable RCMs
A new approach to targeted support in Quebec's most economically vulnerable regional county municipalities (RCMs).
Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs
CED supports economic development in all Quebec regions by paying particular attention to those grappling with economic difficulties.
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