Business Offices \ Bas-Saint-Laurent
Canada Economic Development Priorities for the
Bas-Saint-Laurent
1) SME development
- To increase innovation and productivity in SMEs,
particularly those in traditional sectors
- To contribute to testing and experimentation
activities that promote the sustainable and sound development and supply of
natural resources, including sharing best practices and success stories
- To develop technological entrepreneurship,
particularly among young people and women in the region
- To increase exports by promoting partnerships with
specialized organizations
2) Improvement of the economic development
environment
- To contribute to the emergence of economic conditions
conducive to regional inclusion and adjustment to the new global economic
environment
- To contribute to the development of the region as a
centre of excellence in ocean science and information technology in line with
the different governmental strategies
- To contribute to increasing economic spinoffs
associated with educational and research institutions
- To promote networking among the different
stakeholders in regional strategic sectors, specifically ocean science and
technology
3) Specific initiative
In keeping with its priorities, CED, together with its network of partners,
offers SMEs a variety of programs and services.
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