Media Advisory: Governments of Canada and Quebec to Announce Investments in Forest Industry Transformation

Ottawa and Québec City, September 16, 2023

*** The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, and the Honourable André Lamontagne, Minister of Forestry, Wildlife and Parks and Minister Responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Côte-Nord regions, will announce major investments in the forest industry to support the sector's transformation and innovation.

Event Details:

Date: September 19, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. (EDT)
Location: QUB - Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, 445, boul. de l'Université, Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 5E4
Media are requested to register for the event by contacting CED's Media Relations Team at media@dec-ced.gc.ca.

This funding will be used to support businesses in adopting advanced manufacturing technologies and processes, developing new products and services, and expanding into new markets. The investments will help the forest industry become more sustainable and competitive, while also creating new jobs and opportunities for Canadians. Note: The event will be held in French only. However, a press release and backgrounder will be available in both English and French after the event.