Question Period Note: Main Estimates 2024-2025

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Reference number:
DEC-2024-QP-00066
Date received:
Sep 12, 2024
Organization:
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Name of Minister:
Martinez Ferrada, Soraya (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

Issue/Question:

Main Estimates 2024-2025

Suggested Response:

• Through its budget, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports Quebec businesses and communities by making strategic investments in the form of grants and contributions.
• Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions is a key federal player in the Quebec entrepreneurial network through the projects it funds or through its role as a networker and integrator.
• Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions is implementing its regular programs and various ad hoc initiatives tailored to Quebec’s regional realities with a budget of 316.2 million dollars in 2024–2025.

• Canada Economic Development is working with Quebec's SMEs and regions towards a more innovative, stronger, cleaner and inclusive economy.

• 266.3 million, or 84.2% of the budget in the form of grants and contributions, will directly support Quebec businesses and communities over the course of 2024-2025.

Background:

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Additional Information:

The Main Estimates include a detailed list of the resources CED needs in 2024-2025 to deliver the programs for which it is responsible. The 2024–2025 Main Estimates were prepared in accordance with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) directives.