Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn announces financial contribution to Auberge La Pinsonnière in La Malbaie

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La Malbaie, Quebec, July 14, 2006 - The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $48,000 in repayable funding to Auberge La Pinsonnière in La Malbaie for the international marketing of this prestigious hotel. A member of the world-wide Relais et Châteaux network, the Auberge has recently undergone major renovations to upgrade its luxury rooms.
These marketing activities will include the production of brochures and promotional materials, the design and updating of its website and the placement of advertising and promotions aimed at a high-level clientele.
"The Auberge La Pinsonnière is a high-distinction lodging site in the Charlevoix region that has already earned a top-notch reputation within the tourism community. The support from Canada Economic Development will enable this enterprise to better position itself on the international market and convert six seasonal jobs into permanent positions for an extended tourism season. The Government of Canada is proud to support projects in the regions that aim to strengthen the local economy and employment situation. The Charlevoix region has immense tourism potential, and the Auberge La Pinsonnière stands as one of its most illustrious representatives," stated Minister Blackburn.
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Sources:
Michel Rochon
Communications
Canada Economic Development
Tel.: 1 418 648-4679
E-mail: michel.rochon@dec-ced.gc.ca
Roxane Marchand
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn
Canada Economic Development
Tel.: 819 953-5646
Cell.: 613 816-5094
E-mail: roxane.marchand@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

Canada Economic Development is on line at www.dec-ced.gc.ca.

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