Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

Over $10 Million Invested by the Government of Québec and the Government of Canada in a Quantum Communication Test Bed Available to Montreal, Quebec City and the DistriQ Quantum Innovation Zone in Sherbrooke

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Monday, October 23, 2023
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Luigi Borrelli, Innovation, Health, Heart, Government, MP, Bell, Organization, Research, Ciena, Internet, Artificial intelligence, Quantum, Leg, TELUS, Growth, Transport, Economic development, National Research Council Canada, Ecosystem, Minister responsible for the Montreal region (Quebec), Telecommunications, University, Economy, Philip Morris External Research Program, Communication, Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development, Microscope, Mobile phone, Renewable energy, Cryptocurrency, Numana, Metropolis, Tourism

The quantum communication test bed: A tool for innovation

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  • The quantum communication test bed: A tool for innovation
    The quantum communication test bed will allow businesses and organizations to experiment with quantum technology–based systems and applications for telecom networks.
  • It will position Quebec as a national leader and potentially serve as a cornerstone for future quantum communication research across the country, as outlined in Canada's National Quantum Strategy.
  • It will integrate emerging quantum communication technologies as they are rolled out into the market.
  • "Ciena's strategic collaboration with Numana and participation in the quantum test bed will provide insights on innovative and emerging technologies important to our future.

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Economy, Shared Services Canada, Environment, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Climate change, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Public service, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Associate, Agriculture

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Chris Forbes, currently Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, becomes Deputy Minister of Finance, effective September 11, 2023.
  • Sony Perron, currently President of Shared Services Canada, becomes President of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, effective September 11, 2023.
  • Scott Jones, currently Executive Vice-President of Shared Services Canada and, concurrently, Associate Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, becomes President of Shared Services Canada, effective September 11, 2023.
  • Suzy McDonald, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, effective September 11, 2023.

/R E P E A T -- Press conference following meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation/

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Saturday, August 6, 2022
Culture, Economy, Recreation, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Property management, Tourism

Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation will meet in Niagara Falls, Ontario for a two-day conference.

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  • Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation will meet in Niagara Falls, Ontario for a two-day conference.
  • NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Aug. 4, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and the Honourable Neil Lumsden, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, will offer a summary of the results of the meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation.
  • A media availability will follow.
  • Please note that all details are subject to change.

Press conference following meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
Culture, Economy, Recreation, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Property management, Tourism

Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation will meet in Niagara Falls, Ontario for a two-day conference.

Key Points: 
  • Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation will meet in Niagara Falls, Ontario for a two-day conference.
  • NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Aug. 4, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and the Honourable Neil Lumsden, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, will offer a summary of the results of the meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation.
  • A media availability will follow.
  • Please note that all details are subject to change.