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

Similar regional development agencies include:

See also Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec.

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Department of Justice, Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Act, subsection 10(1).
  2. ↑ http://dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/agency/minister/index.html
  3. ↑ http://dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/agency/deputy-minister/index.html

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