Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
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.[1]
The agency has business offices throughout the province.
The Honorable Navdeep Bains is the current minister.[2] Marie Lemay serves as Deputy Minister since November 25, 2013.[3]
Other Federal Agencies for Regional Economic Development in Canada[edit]
Similar regional development agencies include:
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario
- Western Economic Diversification Canada.
See also Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec.
Notes and references[edit]
- ^ Department of Justice, Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Act, subsection 10(1).
- ^ http://dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/agency/minister/index.html
- ^ http://dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/agency/deputy-minister/index.html
External links[edit]
- Official Website Economic Development Agency of Canada for the regions of Quebec
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