Three projects for diversifying and enhancing the tourism offering in Gaspésie
News release
The Government of Canada awards a total of over $400,000 in financial assistance to Les Bons Copains du Grand Gaspé, the Chevaliers de la Moto-neige de New Richmond, and the Riôtel Bonaventure
August 7, 2019 – Bonaventure, Quebec – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Two snowmobile clubs and one hotel will receive contributions totalling $428,349 from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, announced that funding today when she came to Bonaventure. The funding awarded by the Government of Canada will enable the recipient organizations and company to achieve the objectives that they have set for themselves. Carrying out their respective projects will generate total investments of over $700,000 in the Gaspé Peninsula.
To ensure the quality and longevity of the snowmobile trails that they serve, the Club de Motoneige Les Bons Copains du Grand Gaspé and the Chevaliers de la Moto-neige de New Richmond will be able to purchase the equipment needed for mechanically maintaining the trails through respective non-repayable contributions of $206,100 and $177,249. As for the Riôtel Bonaventure (Château Blanc de Bonaventure 1994 Inc.), a 3-star hotel, it will receive repayable financial support of $45,000, which will enable it to modernize its facilities, thereby enhancing the quality of its tourism offering.
Tourism is an excellent opportunity for economic diversification, both nationally and regionally. This is why the Government of Canada does not hesitate to support r projects that have a positive impact on local tourism and the local economy and that further showcase the unique attractions around us.
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“I’m proud of our government’s support for projects that contribute to the economic buoyancy of the regions. The tourism industry is an economic pillar in the Gaspésie region. Through investments such as the one announced today, our government is helping our businesses and organizations become more attractive and make a name for themselves.”
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue
“Tourism is a very important industry sector, and the Government of Canada is committed to making it profitable for everyone. By supporting projects like those in Gaspésie, we are relying on the promotion of and tourism drawing power of Quebec’s regions for stimulating economic growth.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED
Quick facts
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Today’s announcement is made on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for the Innovation, Science and Economic Development portfolio, which comprises 17 federal departments and agencies including CED and the other five regional development agencies.
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The funding was awarded under CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program. To find out more about CED and its priorities, see the 2019-2020 Departmental Plan or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca.
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