Economy and Tourism

Outaouais Regional Director for the Department of Economics, Science and Innovation Jeffrey MacHan gave an interview to CHIP 101.9 about the tactical task force (TTF) (Groupe tactique d’intervention – GTI). He said that the TTF was set up to allow for faster access to implement different economic projects. On investment research, Jeffrey MacHan mentioned that […]

The MRC Pontiac has launched a call for projects for the Territorial Development Fund (FDT)This fund stems from an agreement between the MRC Pontiac and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy (MAMOT). The goal is to create and maintain jobs, to revitalize the environment in different sectors: such as agriculture, forestry, tourism, trade […]

On Friday, December 15, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna announced that the Government of Canada will provide more than $ 1 billion for the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund. Over the next five years to the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia will have access to […]

Hydro-Québec has disclosed various details of the preliminary design of the planned refurbishment work for the Bryson Generating Station located on Ile-du-Grand-Calumet and in the municipality of Bryson. Julie Leonard from Hydro-Québec talks about how they will have to replace the 3 turbines at the station: She also said that there will be economic benefits […]

CHIP has confirmed during an interview that a consolidation project is underway between the Caisse Desjardins de Fort-Coulonge and the Caisse Desjardins de Chapeau. During the conversation with the head of the Caisse Desjardins in Fort-Coulonge, Stéphane Labine revealed that a committee made up of representatives from each of the banks had been set up […]

The deadline for submitting tender for the Félix-Gabriel Marchand covered bridge repair project was last Wednesday. According to data from the Quebec government’s electronic tendering system, 4 companies submitted bids. Submissions range from just over $ 5,127 million to just over $ 8,990 million . A period of approximately 45 days is now required to […]

The Government of Canada has announced $ 758 in funding for roof renovation of the Shawville Community Center under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. This funding was announced yesterday by Pontiac MP William Amos. On behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Canadian Economic Development in Quebec […]

Hydro-Québec is expected to lose close to $ 100 million this year due to unpaid bills. This amount includes unpaid bills and rebates granted to low-income households. More than 250,000 hydro users were unable to pay their electricity bills according to the Journal de Montréal. Last year, nearly 50,000 customers were disconnected due to delinquencies […]

The Sûreté du Québec wishes to warn the public against a scam that may be active the Pontiac. An emerging ploy in Quebec that targets small and medium-sized businesses. To date, thousands of dollars have been transferred outside of Canada. Scammers first establish trade between a Quebec company and a supplier located outside the country. […]

At the most recent Annual General Meeting of Tourisme Outaouais, new members of the Board of Directors were elected for 2017-2018 term. The Board now has fourteen directors under the new governance model adopted at last year’s meeting. This change promises to increase the flexibility, performance and dynamics of the operation. The representatives of the […]