Eight projects go ahead in the Rocher-Percé RCM
News release
Government of Canada awards more than $1.6 million in financial assistance to investment projects evaluated at over $7 million
July 20, 2018 – Pabos Mills, Quebec – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Communities need to build on innovation to strategically diversify and develop lasting regional competitive advantages. Supporting community transition and diversification is therefore a Government of Canada priority.
Six businesses and two organizations in the Rocher-Percé RCM — the Corporation de développement économique du territoire du Rocher-Percé, the Regroupement des pêcheurs professionnels du sud de la Gaspésie, Société secrète Distillerie Artisanale, Hôtel Motel Manoir de Percé, Eon Art Canada, Conception Navale FMP, Camp de Base Coin-du-Banc and Brasserie Auval Brewing co. — can rely on financial assistance from the Government of Canada to start up their business, expand, diversify their activities or improve their productivity. These projects will generate total investments of $7,105,460 and create 30 jobs in the area.
The repayable and non-repayable contributions totalling $1,694,759 were announced today by the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, acting on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED.
The funding granted by the Government of Canada through CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program will help these organizations and businesses meet their growth objectives.
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“I am delighted with this support from the Government of Canada, which has decided to build on the innovation capacity and commitment to progress of these eight organizations and businesses in the Rocher-Percé RCM. They are setting themselves apart in a constantly changing market, and their drive, boldness and innovative spirit are contributing to the economic vitality of our region.”
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie‒Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue
“As Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, my goal is to help businesses and organizations grow and innovate so that they can become more competitive and create high-quality jobs and wealth for Canadians. That is why we are supporting these eight projects, whose successes will benefit the region and the Canadian economy overall.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED
Quick facts
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CED is one of the six regional development agencies under the responsibility of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of federal regional economic development in Quebec: half a century of concrete action dedicated to the development of the regions and local businesses.
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For more information on CED and its priorities, consult the 2018–19 Departmental Plan or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca.
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