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Economic recovery will be green in Bas-Saint-Laurent region - Government of Canada grants $1,053,460 to assist two regional organizations to go green and helps create four jobs.LA POCATIÈRE, QC, March 2, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The environment and clean technologies will be key elements in Canada's economic recovery. Issues related to the fight against climate change were obviously very present before COVID-19, but the pandemic represents a unique opportunity to increase the pace of the green transition. Sustainable business practices and clean technologies can help SMEs offer products of equal or higher quality using fewer resources and less energy and generating less waste. Businesses and organizations have much to gain from putting into place environmental measures that will enable them to maintain their competitiveness and mitigate future climate impacts, while also meeting the growing global demand for clean technologies. Clean technology projects for a strong economy Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the Honourable Mélanie Joly, today announced financial support for Biopterre – Centre de développement des bioproduits and the Corporation du service de recherche et d'expertise en transformation des produits forestiers de l'Est-du-Québec (SEREX). Details on the non-repayable contributions are as follows:
Quotes "CED fosters the entrepreneurial spirit, even more so when our entrepreneurs' ingenuity and know–how lead to the development and marketing of green technologies. Innovation is at the heart of CED's priorities, and we proudly support the green transition in businesses and organizations and the adoption of cleaner energy processes. By leveraging innovative projects such as those by Biopterre and SEREX, we are also investing in the well-being of future generations." Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) "The Government of Canada has made concrete commitments to demonstrate that a strong economy and a healthy environment go hand in hand. Among other actions, we are making strategic investments in clean technologies. By helping SMEs in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region to become more innovative and competitive and by boosting innovation to develop greener technologies and products, we are also preparing Canadians for the jobs of today and tomorrow." The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CED Quick facts
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