This document contains contact information for the key economic development stakeholders in your region.
In addition, we suggest you consult the other Info-Guides listed at the end of this document.
1. Government of Québec
2. Government of Canada
3. Economic Development Organisations
3.1 Local Development Centres (CLDs)
3.2 Local Employment Centres (CLEs)
3.3 Carrefour jeunesse-emploi (CJE)
3.4 Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs) and others
4. Regional Information Portals
Investissement Québec
Investissement Québec is in the service of Québec businesses by offering financing products that work for companies, cooperative businesses and non-profit organisations at every stage: start-up, expansion, export, R&D activities, merger and acquisition. For more information, contact your local office or visit
http://www.investquebec.com/en/index.aspx?
3030, boulevard Le Carrefour, bureau 801
Laval (Québec) H7T 2P5
Tel.: 1 866 870-0437
Ministère du Développement économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation (MDEIE)
The mission of the MDEIE is to support economic and regional development as well as research promoting coordination and dialogue among various economic and scientific players to support job creation, economic prosperity, scientific development, and sustainable development. For more information, contact your local office or visit
http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/page/web/portail/en/
1555, boulevard Chomedey, bureau 250
Laval (Québec) H7V 3Z1
Tel.: 450 680-6175, 1 866 463-6642
Fax: 450 682-1595
Ministère de la Culture et des Communications et de la Condition féminine
The mission of the ministère de la Culture et des Communications et de la Condition féminine is to promote the affirmation, expression, and democratisation of culture and the development of communications in Québec and to promote their expansion overseas. It maximises spin-offs in terms of artistic quality and the enrichment of the community and promotes the regional, national, and international development of companies and organisations involved in culture and communications. For more information, contact your local office or visit
http://www.mcc.gouv.qc.ca/ (In French only)
300, Sicard bureau 200
Sainte-Thérèse (Québec) J7E 3X5
Tel.: 450 430-3737
Fax: 450 430-2475
drlll@mcc.gouv.qc.ca
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)
The mission of MAPAQ is to influence and support the sustainable development of Québec's bio-food industry through actions targeting the production, processing, marketing, and consumption of agricultural and seafood products. It also plays an important role in research and development, education, and training. For more information, contact your local office or visit
http://www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/fr/accueil (In French only)
Direction régionale de Montréal-Laval-Lanaudière
867, boulevard l'Ange-Gardien, C.P. 3396
L'Assomption (Québec) J5W 4M9
Tel.: 450 589-5781, 1 888 222-6272
Fax: 450 589-7812
Revenu Québec
The role of Revenu Québec is to administer taxation-related social programs, as well as any other tax-collection and redistribution program entrusted to it by the government. Revenu Québec makes recommendations to the government concerning fiscal policy and programs. For more information, contact your local office or visit
http://www.revenu.gouv.qc.ca/eng/ministere/index.asp
4, Place Laval, bureau RC-150
Laval (Québec) H7N 5Y3
Tel.: 514 873-4692, 1 800 567-4692
La Financière agricole du Québec
The mission of La Financière agricole du Québec is to support and encourage the development of the agricultural and agri-food sectors within a perspective of sustainable development. In fulfilling its mission, the agency focuses in particular on the development of the primary sector. For more information, contact your local office or visit
http://www.fadq.qc.ca/index.php?id=1086&no;_cache=1&=&L;=1
Centre de services de Saint-Eustache 7, chemin de la Grande-Côte Saint-Eustache (Québec) J7P 5L3 Tel.: 450 472-1140, 1 800 749-3646 Fax: 450 472-3911 saint-eustache@fadq.qc.ca |
Centre de services de l'Assomption 300, Dorval, C.P. 3250 L'Assomption (Québec) J5W 4M9 Tel.: 450 589-2204, 1 800 749-3646 Fax: 450 589-9727 assomption@fadq.qc.ca |
Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs
The mission of the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs is to protect the environment and natural ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations. Its leading role is to promote sustainable development and, in keeping with that responsibility, it aims to keep the environment healthy within the confines of economic development and social progress. For more information, contact your local office or visit
http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/ministere/inter_en.htm
850, boulevard Vanier
Laval (Québec) H7C 2M7
Tel.: 450 661-2008
Fax: 450 661-2217
Services Québec
The services provided by Services Québec are general services meant for citizens and businesses from the range of services already offered by Communication-Québec, as well as certain services that have been confided to Services uébec by a few departments and agencies. For more information, contact your local office or visit
http://servicesquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/accueil.htm
1796, boulevard des Laurentides, Vimont
Laval (Québec) H7M 2P6
514 644-4545, 1 877 644-4545
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
BDC offers financial services, consulting services, subordinate financing and venture capital. They have a particular focus on the emerging and exporting sectors of the economy. Many counsellors are available to assist clients in various aspects of their business. For more information, contact your local office or visit
http://www.bdc.ca/en/home.htm
2525, Daniel-Johnson, bureau 100
Laval (Québec) H7T 1S9
Tel.: 450 973-6868
Fax: 450 973-6860
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
The Department of Human Resources and Social Development is responsible for providing the tools you need to grow and prosper at work and in the community. For more information, contact your local office or visit
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml
Édifice Jeanne-Sauvé, RC
1575, boulevard Chomedey
Laval (Québec) H7V 2X2
Tel.: 450 682-8950, 1 866 233-3203
Fax: 450 682-3856
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The mandate of the Agency is to promote the economic development of the regions of Québec, paying special attention to those experiencing slow economic growth and inadequate employment, with a view to the enhancement of prosperity and employment in the long term. It elicits, guides and supports the implementation of development projects with financial assistance, information and referrals as well as advice and guidance. For more information, contact your local office or visit
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/General/main.asp?LANG=EN
Tour Triomphe II
2540, boulevard Daniel-Johnson, bureau 204
Laval (Québec) H7T 2S3
Tel.: 450 973-6844, 1 800 430-6844
Fax: 450 973-6851
CLDs are non-profit organisations, administered by the community and reporting to a board of directors representing various local economic and employment partners. They offer first-line technical and financial support and assistance services to potential entrepreneurs and existing companies, whatever their age or development stage. Each CLD administers specific assistance programs. For more information, contact your local CLD or visit http://www.acldq.qc.ca (In French only)
CLD de Laval (Laval Technopole)
1555, boulevard Chomedey, bureau 220
Laval (Québec) H7V 3Z1
Tel.: 450 978-5959
Fax: 450 978-5970
cld@lavaltechnopole.qc.ca
http://www.cldlaval.com
Each CLE provides resources and services for people who need employment or last resort assistance and to employers who have job openings and who have questions about the labour force and skills development. All CLEs have a reception area, a multiservice room, and financial assistance services. Employment assistance services are also provided in most CLEs. For more information, contact your local CLE or visit http://www.mess.gouv.qc.ca/services-a-la-clientele/centre-local-emploi/Index_en.asp
Direction régionale 1085, boul. des Laurentides Laval (Québec) H7G 2W2 Tel.: 450 972-3133 Fax: 450 972-3160 |
CLE Laval-des-Rapides 3, Place Laval, bureau 430 Laval (Québec) H7V 1A2 Tel.: 450 972-3050 Fax: 450 972-3071 |
CLE Chomedey-Sainte-Dorothée 1438, boul. Daniel-Johnson Laval (Québec) H7V 4B5 Tel.: 450 680-6400 Fax: 450 680-6420 |
CLE Sainte-Rose-de-Laval 205, boul. Curé-Labelle, 2e étage, bureau 200 Laval (Québec) H7L 2Z9 Tel.: 450 628-8066 Fax: 450 628-9315 |
CLE Saint-Vincent-de-Paul 3100, boul. de la Concorde Est, bureau 210 Laval (Québec) H7E 2B8 Tel.: 450 664-4885 Fax: 450 664-3772 |
The mandate of Carrefours jeunesse-emploi is to guide and support young adults (16-35) in their efforts to integrate society and the economy. By guiding them in their efforts to find employment, return to school, or start a small business, the services and activities of these organisations aim to improve the general living conditions of young people. For more information, contact your local CJE or visit http://www.cjereseau.org/fr/index.asp (in French only) (In French only)
CJE Laval 3, Place Laval, bureau 10 Laval (Québec) H7N 1A2 Tel.: 450 967-2535 Fax: 450 967-1061 accueil@cjelaval.qc.ca http://www.cjelaval.qc.ca |
Station Ste-Rose 205, boul. Curé-Labelle, bureau 104 Laval (Québec) H7L 2Z9 Tel.: 450 967-2535 Fax: 450 963-6940 |
Agent de promotion de l'entrepreneuriat collectif jeunesse
Fédération des coopératives québécoises en milieu scolaire
7333, Place des Roseraies, bureau 501
Montréal (Québec) H1M 2X6
Tel.: 514 352-1121 ext. 235
Fax: 514 342-1764
genevieve.ducharme@coopsco.com
http://www.defi.gouv.qc.ca/ressources/laval.htm
Conférence régionale des élus
1555, boulevard Chomedey, bureau 220
Laval (Québec) H7V 3Z1
Tel.: 450 686-4343
Fax: 450 686-8377
info@crelaval.qc.ca
http://www.crelaval.qc.ca/
Centre québécois d'innovation en biotechnologie (Incubateurs d'entreprise)
500, boulevard Cartier Ouest, bureau 101
Laval (Québec) H7V 5B7
Tel.: 450 688-8377
Fax: 450 688-8528
info@cqib.org
http://www.cqib.org
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Laval
1555, boulevard Chomedey, bureau 200
Laval (Québec) H7V 3Z1
Tel.: 450 682-5255
Fax: 450 682-5735
info@ccilaval.qc.ca
http://www.ccilaval.qc.ca
Coopérative de développement régional – Laval
371, rue Saint-Luc
Laval (Québec) H7N 4X8
Tel.: 450 629-4488
Fax: 450 629-1744
info@cdr.coop
http://www.cdr.coop
Fonds régional de solidarité Laval
3030, boulevard le Carrefour bureau 606
Laval (Québec) H7T 2P5
Tel.: 450 569-6658
Fax: 450 978-3313
info@lav.fondsreg.com
http://www.fondsreg.com/implnt/
internetfondsreg.nsf/PortailFreg?openForm (In French only)
Groupement des chefs d'entreprises du Québec
Tel.: 819 477-7535
Palais de justice – Laval
(District judiciaire de Laval)
2800, boulevard Saint-Martin Ouest
Laval (Québec) H7T 2S9
Tel.: 450 686-5015
Fax: 450 686-5005
Réseau des femme d'affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
5354, boul. Saint-Laurent
Montréal (Québec) H2T 1S1
Tel.: 514 497-1625
Fax: 514 272-2914
sj.fitzpatrick@sympatico.ca
http://www.rfaq.ca
Société communautaire lavalloise d'emprunt (SOCLE)
352, boulevard des Laurentides
Laval (Québec) H7G 2T8
Tel.: 450 668-1200
info@socle.org
http://www.socle.org
Tourisme Laval
2900, boulevard Saint-Martin Ouest
Laval (Québec) H7T 2J2
Tel.: 450 628-5522, 1 877 465-2825
Fax: 450 682-7304
info@tourismelaval.com
http://www.tourismelaval.com/
Laval Regional Portal
http://www.laval.gouv.qc.ca
Canada Economic Development Portal for the Laval Region
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/Programm
esServices/strategie_7.asp?LANG=EN
Québec municipal
http://www.inforoutemunicipale.qc.ca/
Québec Portal
http://www.gouv.qc.ca/portail/quebec?lang=en
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