Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
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The Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec (before 1998, the Federal Office of Regional Development - Quebec) is a Federal agency that has the responsibility of promoting economic expansion in Quebec by promoting small or medium-sized enterprises.
Under its Act, which came into effect on October 5, 2005, the object of the Agency is to promote the long-term economic development of the regions of Quebec by giving special attention to those where slow economic growth is prevalent or opportunities for productive employment are inadequate..
The agency has fifteen offices throughout the province.
The honourable Denis Lebel is the current minister (a position he has held since October 30, 2008). Jacques Gourde is the current Parliamentary Secretary, having been appointed May 25, 2011.
See also Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
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Under its Act, which came into effect on October 5, 2005, the object of the Agency is to promote the long-term economic development of the regions of Quebec by giving special attention to those where slow economic growth is prevalent or opportunities for productive employment are inadequate..
The agency has fifteen offices throughout the province.
The honourable Denis Lebel is the current minister (a position he has held since October 30, 2008). Jacques Gourde is the current Parliamentary Secretary, having been appointed May 25, 2011.
Other Federal Agencies for Regional Economic Development in Canada
Similar regional development agencies include:- Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyAtlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyThe Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is the Canadian federal government agency responsible for helping to build economic capacity in the Atlantic Provinces by working with the people of the region – in their communities, through their institutions and with their local and provincial governments...
- Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario
- Western Economic Diversification CanadaWestern Economic Diversification CanadaWestern Economic Diversification Canada is a Canadian federal department that works towards building strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities in Western Canada...
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See also Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
The Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec is the member of the Cabinet of Canada who also serves as the chief executive of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec....
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External links
- Official Website Economic Development Agency of Canada for the regions of Quebec