Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

1. Government of Canada supports tourism development in Laval

   Tourisme Laval receives $520,000 in financial assistance from CED.

2. Invitation to media – Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to visit Laval

   The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, accompanied by her parliamentary secretary and the Member of Parliament for Vimy, Annie Koutrakis, will be in Laval this coming August 29.

3. Government of Canada helps to reduce rubber industry’s environmental impact with support for American Biltrite

   Sherbrooke business receives $98,000 in financial assistance from CED.

4. Government of Canada lists federal lands for housing in Montréal and across the country

   On August 25, 2024, the Government of Canada announced a new tool for builders called the Canada Public Land Bank, the first step under the new Public Lands for Homes Plan. The Canada Public Land Bank features 56 federal properties that have been identified as being able to support housing, including five new properties now intended for leasing and ready for builders to submit their plans.

5. The Government of Canada invests in business growth and competitiveness with support for Rustica Foods Inc.

   The Montréal business obtains $1,000,000 in funding from CED.